The Exit 8 vs and Roger
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.
and Roger
Experience a moving interactive novel from a young girl's perspective as she encounters a stranger in her home. Unravel a mysterious story with simple controls and a deeply immersive, movie-like experience.
- Interactive novel gameplay
- First-person perspective
- Three-chapter story
- Simple controls
- Immersive experience
- Bittersweet narrative
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A stranger is in the room where her father should be—. "and Roger" is an interactive novel that lets you see through the protagonist's eyes—whether what she sees makes sense or not. It is comprised of three chapters and can be played in its entirety in about one hour. • Notes before purchase This game is a work of fiction. However, it depicts certain uncomfortable aspects of reality. We suggest that you only play this game when you feel confident that doing so would not overwhelm you. If you ever feel overwhelmed while playing, please prioritize your well-being and take a break. • Story It's just another morning for this young girl. She wakes up and starts getting herself ready while shaking off the sleepiness like always. Except something, somehow, feels off. When she steps into the living room, she expects to find her dad preparing for work. Instead, she finds a stranger sleeping on the couch. The man wakes up, looks at the girl, and sighs. Ignoring her confusion, he mumbles to himself with a hint of sadness in his voice. "It's really time to get ready." Scared, the girl runs. She must leave the house. She doesn't know who this man is or where her father has gone. Walk alongside her on this twisting, twisted path and see where it will lead her. Recommended for you if: • You want to enjoy a bittersweet and moving story told through game-unique expressions • You love analyzing the story through character dialogue and direction • You want a short but deeply immersive, movie-like experience • You're looking for an adventure game (visual novel) with simple controls and no complex actions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: and Roger at 4.6 against The Exit 8's 3.8. and Roger also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 55%). The Exit 8's advantage is chart position (#13 vs #85) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). 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 and Roger $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
and Roger holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of The Exit 8's written reviews are positive against 83% of and Roger's.
The Exit 8 ships an update every 9 months, and Roger weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Exit 8 | and Roger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (64 ratings) | 4.6 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | 45 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #13 — better | #85 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 371 MB | 392 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACTIVE GAMING MEDIA Inc. | Kodansha Ltd. |
Customer experience
The Exit 8
and Roger
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
and Roger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Exit 8
No in-app purchases
and Roger
No in-app purchases









