Choose The Exit 8
Choose The Exit 8 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,789 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Exit 8 vs Don't Look Behind
The Exit 8 and Don't Look Behind both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. The Exit 8 (2023) is 2 years older than Don't Look Behind (2025). The Exit 8 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Don't Look Behind (71.4% 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 Don't Look Behind
Choose Don't Look Behind if you want a Casual experience. Don't Look Behind launched in 2025.
Both The Exit 8 and Don't Look Behind sit in Indie, Adventure, 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 |  Don't Look Behind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (4,789 reviews) | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOTAKE CREATE | Simon Au Yeung |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- The Exit 8 (2023) is 2 years older than Don't Look Behind (2025).
- The Exit 8 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Don't Look Behind (71.4% positive).
- The Exit 8 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Don't Look Behind (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Exit 8 is Deck Playable, Don't Look Behind is Deck Unsupported.
The Exit 8 vs Don't Look Behind — FAQ
- Should I play The Exit 8 or Don't Look Behind first?
- If you want chronology, The Exit 8 (2023) came out before Don't Look Behind (2025). 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 Don't Look Behind similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.