The Exit 8

The Exit 8

KOTAKE CREATE · 2023

Ordinary spaces become quietly terrifying

93WhatsNext
SoloFirst personSwitch

The WhatsNext verdict

The Exit 8 is an exceptionally focused piece of liminal horror, built around the uneasy pleasure of noticing what should not be there. Play it if you enjoy observation puzzles, subtle dread, and compact experimental games.

What it does best

  • Ordinary spaces become quietly terrifying

  • You escape by learning how to see

  • A brilliant game built from one simple rule

  • A concentrated horror experience with no wasted time

What might put you off

  • Repetition and trial-and-error can feel frustrating

  • The game is extremely sparse

The setup

What you are walking into

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

Where it lives

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4Nintendo Switch 2PC (Microsoft Windows)iOSPlayStation 5Nintendo Switch

Genre

PuzzleSimulatorAdventureIndie

Vibe

HorrorMystery
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