The Exit 8 2023

About

The Exit 8 came out on November 29, 2023 for PC, then for Nintendo Switch on April 17, 2024 and for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on August 8, 2024. On Steam, 93% of 11,128 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 40 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 83 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 1 hour, doing everything about 2.5 hours. It was nominated for 1 award.

You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Take a good look around and find a way to escape.

Story

You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".

What is happening now

The Exit 8 is a puzzle and adventure game built around exploring unsettling liminal spaces, tasking players with spotting anomalies as they attempt to escape confined environments. Since its November 2023 debut, the indie title has become an unlikely commercial success, now surpassing three million copies sold across its various platforms. The game's trajectory from Steam curiosity to wider phenomenon reflects both its steady rollout to consoles and mobile devices, alongside growing word-of-mouth momentum centered on its distinctive approach to psychological tension through architectural unease. The liminal space aesthetic - mundane yet deeply unsettling - has clearly resonated with players seeking a different kind of horror experience, one grounded in atmosphere rather than conventional scares.