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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 22/09/2026

We've just released an update to Echobreaker as part of #SCHMOOVIN2026 on Steam right now! We're celebrating with a 20% discount so sprint on over to the Steam page and enjoy some speedrunning goodness 🏃‍♂️

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 12/08/2026

Update 1.1.1 is out now! You can see your friends in the leaderboard, no matter how far down the global rankings they may be... Thanks for all of the support so far, we're looking forward to hearing more over the coming weeks and months!

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 12/08/2026

Go Zoom🏃‍➡️ In Echobreaker, you sacrifice your health for speed boosts. How much are you willing to risk? Out now on Steam👇👇

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 10/08/2026

We launched Echobreaker last week and we're still catching up with streams and feedback! If you haven't already, jump in and go fast🔥

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 08/08/2026

Have you tried Echobreaker's Challenge Mode yet? 🎯 There's three modifiers to choose from and you can even combine them for the ultimate challenge...and bragging rights!

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 06/08/2026

Echobreaker is out now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4383700/...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 06/08/2026

Echobreaker is OUT NOW on Steam⚡ Strap into an experimental armoured rig, bend time and sacrifice safety for speed as you chase leaderboard glory. Available now👇

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 31/07/2026

One week until we hand Echobreaker over to you! We built every track around one question: how much are you willing to risk for a faster time? In 7 days, you get to answer it. See you on the leaderboard, Pilots 🏁 Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4383700/...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 30/07/2026

Stop thinking about each jump, sword slash, and shortcut separately. Enter the flowstate with Echobreaker⚡

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 28/07/2026

Finishing the course is only the start. TDS Industries are experimenting with new challenges🧪 Challenge Modifiers will raise the stakes, giving you another way to experience levels, combine different modifiers, and push for leaderboard glory🏁 Coming to Steam on August 6th⚡

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 26/07/2026

For the perfectionists who think “I can do that better/faster/more efficiently.” Every corner, every boost, every action you take can shave seconds off your time.👇

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 22/07/2026

Every run in our precision speedrunning game is about finding the faster route. ⚡Sacrifice health to jump, boost, and open shortcuts 🏁Chase the fastest time and conquer online leaderboards 🔁Restart instantly to keep in the flow 🧪Take on Challenge Modifiers Echobreaker launches on August 6th.

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 16/07/2026

Hey Pilots! 🏁 We're thrilled to be taking part in the @convergence-gs.bsky.social today, hosted by Dodger and Jesse Cox! It's an honour. You're going to want to be a part of it! 🏁 🤖 July 16 - 19:00 BST www.youtube.com/@Convergence...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 13/07/2026

Echobreaker is taking part in the Convergence Games Showcase on 16th July!⚡ Tune in across YouTube, Twitch and Steam for a fresh look at the game ahead of launch!

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 10/07/2026

It is TOO hot outside 🔥 Run from the heat in our cool isometric speedrunner, Echobreaker 🤖🏁 Steam 👉🏻 store.steampowered.com/app/4383700/...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 07/07/2026

Echobreaker launches on Steam on August 6th! Watch the new release date trailer and get ready to push every run further than you probably should!

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 22/06/2026

Ever wondered what our inspirations were for our upcoming speedrunner? 👀 Here's a snippet from our announcement during the @secondwindgroup.com showcase earlier this year!

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 18/06/2026

Find shortcuts and cut down your run time in Echobreaker⚡ Demo Live Now for Next Fest🏃‍♂️

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 17/06/2026

Steam Next Fest is still going, and you can jump into the Echobreaker demo now! Find that perfect line, and beat your own time🏃‍♂️

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 17/06/2026

Take out every enemy in the trial to clear it. How fast can you go?🏃‍♂️

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 16/06/2026

Think you've mastered the route?⚡ Try Echobreaker's Challenge Modifer Mode in our Next Fest demo and see how well your run holds up when the stakes are higher!

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 11/06/2026

Here's a behind the scenes look into how our brains work when prototyping! These sketches are design ideas of a new feature for Echobreaker. You can play the demo now and during Next Fest ⚡🏃🏻 #ThrowbackThursday store.steampowered.com/app/4383700/...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 21/05/2026

Every second counts in Echobreaker. How much would you sacrifice for speed? 👀 Here's a snippet from our announcement during the @secondwindgroup.com showcase!

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 22/04/2026

Hey there, Pilots! We're in the Second Wind Games Showcase! @secondwindgroup.com Ad and Paddy from our Upstream dream team spill all about creating Echobreaker. Trust us, you're going to want to tune in for more news! 👀🫡 🤖 April 23 - 21:00 GMT youtube.com/@secondwindg...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 25/03/2026

What name have TDS Industries assigned you? 👟💨 #Echobreaker

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 03/03/2026

We’re excited to announce Echobreaker⚡ A lightning-fast precision platformer where you bend time, master momentum and chase the perfect run. Watch the trailer and wishlist now on Steam👇

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 17/02/2026

We're heading over to the Guildford Games Festival on Friday 20th of February. We'll have a stand (and some stickers!) so keep an eye out for us and say hello! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guildfordg...

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 03/12/2025

Skyskater - our 90's inspired chillout hoverboard toy is OUT NOW! Here it is in motion! Check it out on @itch.io upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater #indiegame #indiedev #itch

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 29/11/2025

We've been cheeky in Sky Skater, there is a rotation of obstacles and ramps that are based on what day you play. Here is one of our favourites. Sky Skater upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater - out 3rd Dec #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 29/11/2025

Enjoying the view... Sky Skater upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater - out 3rd Dec #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 28/11/2025

The Score Attack mode in Sky Skater really starts to pick up the challenge when you've shown you can handle it... Sky Skater upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater - out 3rd Dec #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 28/11/2025

Watching your moves... Sky Skater upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater - out 3rd Dec #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 27/11/2025

In Sky Skater, the optional score attack mode starts to ask more of you once you get further in... Sky Skater upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater - out 3rd Dec #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 27/11/2025

The score attack mode starts out simple enough... Sky Skater upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater - out 3rd Dec #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 26/11/2025

Just relaxing... Sky Skater upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater - out 3rd Dec #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 26/11/2025

Once you feel you've mastered your hoverboard, you can opt into a simple time based score attack. Each pickup earns you more precious seconds, how long can you last? Sky Skater upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater - out 3rd Dec #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 25/11/2025

In Sky Skater, you get to hover board overlooking a futuristic city. We designed this game to be chilled out, but still provide ways to feel cool and perfect your line. upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater - out 3rd Dec #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 24/11/2025

Launch date update! Wed December 3rd 2025! Sky Skater is a minimal, chillout hover skate toy with a score attack mode to stretch your skills. Think Back to the future 2 meets Chopper from 2000A.D (yes, we're old). Add it to your collection and be ready to soar! upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 09/10/2025

Here be some colour and remaining pieces of our core building blocks. Pop-popping blocks into exsistence is very satisfying, especially as they wobble and settle. #gamedev #procgen #gameart #indiedev

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 07/10/2025

Tagging in on where Adam left off Paddy has started adding art to our real time mesh generator. Some snaggs here and there but a core set of pieces allow for some good feels Build, build...DESTROY, DESTROY....! #gamedev #procgen #gameart

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 03/10/2025

Announcing our first 'Gem' - Sky Skater! - a minimal, chillout hover skate game. Think Back to the future 2 meets Chopper from 2000A.D. (are we showing our age?) Coming soon to itch! Add the title to your collection and be told when it's out! upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater #indiedev #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 02/10/2025

We're excited to share an upcoming collection of *tiny* projects - Upstream Arcade GEMS. Each 'Gem' will feature a completely different idea that we've always wanted to try. It's fun to figure new things out, and even more fun to share them with you. Stay tuned! #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 24/09/2025

First things first - that little 'blobby' feeling when adding and removing pieces. #gamedev #procgen #gamecode #indiedev

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 24/09/2025

While Paddy is putting some visual love into Sky-Skater, Ad is starting on our second microgame. Let's get some simple real time mesh generation working... #gamedev #procgen #indiedev

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 23/09/2025

Paddy has been living his best life, and fulfilling his dream of making low-poly flying cars for our Sky-Skater minigame. #cyberpunk #gamedev #gameart

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 19/09/2025

Some good progress in the last day - transparent floor, visual effects and extra props are bringing it together! #gamedev #retrogame #indiegame

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 17/09/2025

Our hoverboard-ey toy is coming on nicely! We've an updated player character, colour palette and some (massively faked) animation. #gamedev #indiedev

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 15/09/2025

It's amazing what a difference some first pass art can make to a prototype. #gamedev #indiedev #gameart

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Upstream Arcade @upstreamarcade.com · 11/09/2025

We've added speed management to our little skate prototype - if you time your boosts right you can go pretty fast! #gamedev #indiedev

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