One of Gamescom 2025’s most anticipated indie debuts is making a splash in the Indie Area of Hall 10.2. Get ready to dive deep—Echoes of Mora, the hauntingly beautiful underwater narrative adventure by Selkies Interactive, will be playable for the first time at the Home of Indies booth (E10/D11) from August 20 to 24.
This atmospheric title is the debut project from Berlin’s all-women game studio and offers an emotional journey beneath the surface—literally and narratively.
🌊 Echoes of Mora: A Deep Dive into Emotion and Mystery
In Echoes of Mora, players explore a submerged, abandoned village as the young protagonist, Mora, who is on a mission to find her missing brother. As you swim through haunting ruins and solve environmental puzzles, you’ll unlock “Echoes”—mystical time portals that reveal the village’s past before it was overtaken by water.
With a story that blends mystery, time travel, and personal connection, Echoes of Mora is equal parts adventure, puzzle, and emotional narrative.
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🕹️ Hands-On at Gamescom 2025: Fully Playable in VR and Non-VR
Whether you’re a VR enthusiast or prefer traditional PC gameplay, Echoes of Mora offers seamless switching between both modes. Visitors can get hands-on with the demo at Gamescom, experiencing:
- Immersive VR swimming mechanics using motion tracking
- Fully explorable underwater environments
- Story-driven puzzles and clues about Mora’s brother
- Echoes that alter time and influence the village’s fate
- Cross-compatible with all major PC-based VR headsets
👩💻 About Selkies Interactive: Women Leading the Way in Indie Development
Selkies Interactive was founded in 2023 by Namin Hansen, Meike Strippel, and Daria Pankau, a trio of talented Berlin-based game developers who wanted to build more than just another indie studio. Their mission? To create emotionally resonant games that showcase the power of diverse perspectives in game development.
🎙️ “Echoes of Mora is a true passion project. It brings together all our creative ideas and the different perspectives within our team,” says Meike Strippel, Lead Artist and Co-Founder.
Supported by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and the DE:HIVE incubator program at HTW Berlin, Selkies Interactive is quickly gaining recognition for its artistic direction and commitment to inclusive storytelling.
📍 Where to Find Echoes of Mora at Gamescom 2025
- Booth: Home of Indies, Indie Area – Hall 10.2 (E10/D11)
- When: August 20 (Trade Visitors) – August 24 (General Public)
- Meet the Team: The founders and dev team will be on-site to answer questions and share behind-the-scenes insights.
Whether you’re looking for your next emotional indie favorite or want to experience innovative VR gameplay, Echoes of Mora is a must-play at Gamescom this year.
