Comparison

The Exit 8 vs and Roger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Endless underground passageway exploration
  • Anomaly detection and reaction
  • Careful observation of surroundings
  • Liminal space aesthetics
  • Short walking simulator experience
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

The Exit 84 screens
and Roger4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
The Exit 8 versus and Roger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Exit 8and Roger
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.8 (64 ratings)4.6 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#13 — better#85
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size371 MB392 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperACTIVE GAMING MEDIA Inc.Kodansha Ltd.

Customer experience

The Exit 8

All ratings57 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral11.2%
Negative33.6%

and Roger

All ratings27 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.2%

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

None

The Exit 8

No in-app purchases

None

and Roger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Exit 8 free?
The Exit 8 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is and Roger free?
and Roger costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Exit 8 or and Roger?
and Roger is rated higher. The Exit 8 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while and Roger averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.
Do The Exit 8 or and Roger have ads?
Neither The Exit 8 nor and Roger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Exit 8 or and Roger?
The Exit 8 ships an update every 9 months, and and Roger weekly. Most recently, The Exit 8 was updated on October 27, 2026 and and Roger on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, The Exit 8 or and Roger?
The Exit 8 currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and and Roger at #85. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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