Choose The Exit 8
Choose The Exit 8 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,789 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Exit 8 vs Cloudrooms
The Exit 8 and Cloudrooms 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 3 years older than Cloudrooms (2026). The Exit 8 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Cloudrooms (52.6% 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 Cloudrooms
Choose Cloudrooms if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cloudrooms launched in 2026.
Both The Exit 8 and Cloudrooms 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 |  Cloudrooms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (4,789 reviews) | 52.6% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOTAKE CREATE | LIGHTWORKER GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- The Exit 8 (2023) is 3 years older than Cloudrooms (2026).
- The Exit 8 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Cloudrooms (52.6% positive).
- Cloudrooms is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than The Exit 8 (2.79 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- The Exit 8 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cloudrooms has no Deck rating yet.
The Exit 8 vs Cloudrooms — FAQ
- Should I play The Exit 8 or Cloudrooms first?
- If you want chronology, The Exit 8 (2023) came out before Cloudrooms (2026). 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 Cloudrooms 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.
- Does The Exit 8 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Exit 8 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cloudrooms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.