Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64bit Processeur : intel Core i7 4770 Mémoire vive : 8GB RAM MB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
The Exit 8
At just under 30 minutes long on average, this title defies expectations by dragging players into a second and even third playthrough. Since launch, it has ridden a wave of enthusiastic feedback, hoisting 93% positive from a body of nearly 11 300 player reviews.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 172 | 140 | 13 | 19 |
| Story / writing | 40 | 32 | 0 | 8 |
| Value for money | 30 | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 26 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 21 | 13 | 0 | 8 |
| Audio / music | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Interface / UX | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Performance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.1 h.
🪤 89 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 17, 2026 · All-time low: €2.79 (Jul 24, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 2 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 74,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Players repeatedly praise the chilling, liminal horror tone that lingers long after the credits roll: 32 positive mentions tied to 'horreur' and 8 out of 8 for 'ambiance'.
- Puzzle-rich gameplay loops are called out as uniquely engaging for a short-form adventure: 140 positive mentions out of 172 gameplay-related comments.
- The modest asking price is celebrated as a rarity in today's market: 21 out of 30 price comments land squarely in positive territory.
- Sound design earns near-universal acclaim, threading the atmosphere with precision: 14 positive mentions out of the 15 audio-related remarks.
Weaknesses
- A small but vocal group flags erratic performance in certain scenes: 2 negative mentions out of only 3 performance-related comments.
- Short runtime sours a slice of the audience that craves deeper content: 9 negative mentions linked to 'durée' and 'frustration'.
- UI inconsistencies and navigation quirks frustrate more than a third of commenters on the subject: 6 negative mentions out of 6 UI-focused remarks.
- Persistent bugs, though fewer now than at launch, still mar an otherwise polished experience: 7 negative mentions centered squarely on 'bugs'.
Who is it for?
Dedicated horror hunters who savor atmospheric exploration and mind-bending puzzles will feel right at home. Players chasing lengthy epics should steer clear—the Exit 8 delivers a potent shot, not a marathon.
Is The Exit 8 worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 93% of 11,229 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Players repeatedly praise the chilling, liminal horror tone that lingers long after. Current price: 2,79€ (30% off).
Verdict
The Exit 8 hollows out a niche where brevity meets intensity, carving a haunting experience into a compact runtime. Small technical sores and a brisk length keep the score from perfect, yet its mood, puzzles, and value leave most players eager to return—again and again.
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