Comparison

AnomalyXmas vs RoomEight

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

Head to head
About

AnomalyXmas

Navigate a mysterious Christmas town by spotting strange anomalies. Make the correct choice nine times in a row to escape this surreal world and return home. This entry offers a challenging experience with over 40 random anomaly types.

Highlights
  • Simple mobile controls (move, tap to zoom)
  • Over 40 random anomaly types
  • Auto-save by area for quick sessions
  • Offline play supported
  • Enhances observation and memory skills
  • Challenging difficulty level
Features
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A mobile anomaly-spotting game inspired by The Exit 8. The 5th entry in the “Too Many Anomalies” series is here! This time, the stage is a mysterious Christmas town. +++Game Overview+++ It was supposed to be a normal Christmas Eve… You fell asleep at home, but when you opened your eyes, you were standing in a snowy town you’d never seen before. Then the nightmare began. Strange anomalies may appear throughout the town. If you spot an anomaly, head right. If everything looks normal, go left. To escape this strange world and return home, you must answer correctly nine times in a row. Will you really make it back? And what awaits you at the end…? +++Features+++ - Simple controls designed for mobile: Move left or right and tap to zoom. (Even players who struggle with 3D games can enjoy this!) - Over 40 types of anomalies, ranging from difficult ones to spooky ones, and even funny ones. They appear randomly, so the game stays fresh every time you play. - The game auto-saves by area, allowing short, quick play sessions and the ability to stop anytime. - Play offline—perfect for commuting or killing time. - Strengthen your observation and memory skills— great as a brain-training game! * This entry has a higher difficulty level than other games in the series. * Older devices or OS versions may not run the game properly. * Completely free to play — no in-app purchases. * Contains mild horror elements; please play with caution. * Streaming and gameplay videos are welcome, as long as they remain within common sense. * Reviews and feedback are greatly appreciated! +++Video & Streaming Guidelines+++ - Both individuals and organizations may stream or upload videos without contacting us for permission. - Monetization is allowed only through features provided by the video platform itself. - If possible, please include the game’s name in your video title and add a link to the store page in the description. We would greatly appreciate it!

About

RoomEight

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Standard (Recommended) RoomEight is a tense observation game where a single mistake sends you back to the beginning. Start in Room 0 and memorize every detail. Move forward and decide: ・If the room is completely normal, tap NEXT. ・If you notice even one anomaly, tap BACK. Choose correctly and you advance. Choose wrong and you return to Room 0. The rules are simple, but your eyes will start to doubt what you saw. Features ・Simple two-button gameplay: NEXT / BACK ・A psychological, minimalist horror atmosphere ・Anomalies ranging from obvious to barely noticeable ・Progression that rewards attention and memory ・Collect achievements and badges as you improve Can you keep your focus, trust your judgment, and reach Room 8?

Screenshots

AnomalyXmas4 screens
RoomEight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnomalyXmas at none against RoomEight's 6. AnomalyXmas also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). RoomEight's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. RoomEight sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. AnomalyXmas asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnomalyXmas ships an update every 5 weeks, RoomEight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
AnomalyXmas versus RoomEight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnomalyXmasRoomEight
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size453 MB1.2 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperYU HIRATAKawamata Koichiro

In-app purchases

None

AnomalyXmas

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

RoomEight

One-time6
  • Unlock Stage$0.99
  • Secret Book$0.99
  • Rewind Watch (Gold)$0.99
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  • Secret Book x5$3.99
  • Rewind Watch (Gold) x5$3.99
  • Remove Ads$29.99

Questions

Is AnomalyXmas free?
AnomalyXmas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoomEight free?
RoomEight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AnomalyXmas or RoomEight have ads?
Both AnomalyXmas and RoomEight show ads.
Which is updated more often, AnomalyXmas or RoomEight?
AnomalyXmas ships an update every 5 weeks, and RoomEight fortnightly. Most recently, AnomalyXmas was updated on October 30, 2026 and RoomEight on October 31, 2026.

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