Choose The Exit 8
Choose The Exit 8 if you want an Adventure experience. 4,789 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Exit 8 vs Route8
The Exit 8 and Route8 both land in Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam. The Exit 8 (2023) is 1 year older than Route8 (2024). The Exit 8 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Route8 (84.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Route8
Choose Route8 if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Route8 launched in 2024.
Both The Exit 8 and Route8 sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Exit 8 |  Route8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (4,789 reviews) | 84.4% positive (64 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOTAKE CREATE | PLAY Mephistowaltz |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- The Exit 8 (2023) is 1 year older than Route8 (2024).
- The Exit 8 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Route8 (84.4% positive).
- Route8 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Exit 8 (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- The Exit 8 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Route8 has no Deck rating yet.
The Exit 8 vs Route8 — FAQ
- Should I play The Exit 8 or Route8 first?
- If you want chronology, The Exit 8 (2023) came out before Route8 (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Exit 8 and Route8 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does The Exit 8 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Exit 8 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Route8 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.