The Exit 8 vs Subnautica
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Exit 8
Navigate a mysterious, endless underground passageway. Carefully observe your surroundings for anomalies and make critical decisions to find "The Exit 8". This short walking simulator draws inspiration from Japanese underground spaces and liminal aesthetics.
- Endless underground passageway exploration
- Anomaly detection and reaction
- Careful observation of surroundings
- Liminal space aesthetics
- Short walking simulator experience
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You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8". Don't overlook any anomalies. If you find anomalies, turn back immediately. If you don't find anomalies, do not turn back. To go out from Exit 8. The Exit 8 is a short walking simulator inspired by Japanese underground passageways, liminal spaces and back rooms.
Subnautica
Embark on an underwater survival adventure in an arctic alien ocean. Investigate mysteries, craft equipment, and explore new biomes and creatures. Survive the cold and uncover the truth behind an ancient alien civilization.
- Explore alien ocean biomes
- Craft habitats and equipment
- Survive freezing temperatures
- Investigate alien mysteries
- Discover new creatures
- Pilot vehicles like Seatruck and Snowfox
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*Please make sure your device is supported before purchasing Below Zero!* Below Zero is the next chapter of Subnautica, the underwater survival open world set on an alien ocean planet. Submerge yourself in an all-new, sub-zero expedition in an arctic region of Planet 4546B. After crash landing planetside, set out into frigid waters to investigate what happened to your sister... Discover new biomes, creatures, challenges and story! Below Zero expands the Subnautica universe, diving deeper into the adventure and mysteries introduced in the original game. FEATURES UNCOVER THE TRUTH - Who were the aliens who came here before? Why were they on this planet? What really happened to your sister? And will exposing the truth give some closure to your loss? SURVIVE THE COLD - The freezing temperatures of this arctic region pose a new challenge. Craft a toasty cold suit, sip on piping hot coffee, and warm up next to Thermal Lilies to stave off the chill. CRAFT YOUR WAY - Survive the harsh climate by constructing extensive habitats, scavenging for resources, and crafting equipment. Blast across the snowy tundra on a Snowfox hoverbike. Cruise through enchanting and perilous biomes in your modular Seatruck. EXPLORE THE PLANET - Swim beneath the blue-lit, arching expanses of Twisty Bridges, be mesmerized by the Crystal Caverns, venture into the icy caves of Glacial Basin or maneuver between erupting Thermal Vents to discover ancient alien artifacts. MEET NEW CREATURES - Something undiscovered lurks around every corner. Swim through the giant Titan Holefish, encounter the haunting Shadow Leviathan, and visit the adorable Pengwings. Keep your wits about you. Not all creatures in this strange world are friendly. CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE - Revamped interface – exclusive mobile UI with complete touch control - Game Center achievements - Cloud Save – Share your progress between iOS devices - iPhone 17 Optimization (including Pro Max) ----- *DEVICES NOT SUPPORTED (THE GAME WON'T WORK)*: - iPhone Xr, iPhone SE Gen 2 (2020) - iPad Mini Gen 5, iPad Air Gen 3, iPad Gen 8, iPad Gen 9 *SUPPORTED DEVICES ON LOW RESOLUTION ONLY*: - iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone SE Gen 3 (2022) - iPad Pro 10.5", iPad Mini Gen 6, iPad Air Gen 4, iPad Gen 10, iPad Pro 11" Gen 1, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 3 *SUPPORTED DEVICES* : - iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 AND ABOVE - iPad Pro 11" Gen 2, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 4, iPad Air Gen 5, iPad Pro 11" Gen 3, iPad Pro 11" Gen 4, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 5, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 6 AND ABOVE
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Subnautica at 4.5 against The Exit 8's 3.8. Subnautica also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 55%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). The Exit 8's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
The Exit 8 costs $3.99 and Subnautica $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Subnautica holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 125 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of The Exit 8's written reviews are positive against 86% of Subnautica's.
The Exit 8 ships an update every 9 months, Subnautica fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Exit 8 | Subnautica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (64 ratings) | 4.5 (125 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 64 | 125 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #24 — better | #52 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 371 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ACTIVE GAMING MEDIA Inc. | Unknown Worlds |
Customer experience
The Exit 8
Subnautica
Bugs and requests
The Exit 8
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch for some devices
- Inconsistent exit number behavior
- Controls and camera movement issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add more anomalies and content updates
- Improve graphics and optimization for mobile devices
- Provide more control customization options
- Add exit number indicators and better navigation
Subnautica
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Exit 8
No in-app purchases
Subnautica
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Exit 8 free?
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