Popularity Soars! The 7 most popular "Exit 8"-like anomaly-seeking Steam games of the moment!

Recommended Walking Simulator Games for Finding Anomalies

Title List

Exit 8

Exit 8

Shinkansen 0

False Dream

ATTA ~The World's Strangest Mistakes

Re≒Connect Exit Loop

Oedoshigusa

It all started here! Exit 8", an endless underground passageway to escape

• Exit 8 (KOTAKE CREATE)
• Genre: Walking simulator
• On sale November 29, 2023
• Price: 470 yen (as of July 16, 2024)
• (C) KOTAKE CREATE

Anyway, we cannot begin without first introducing this. The original "Exit 8" is a blockbuster title that has been ported to Nintendo Switch and is still fresh in our minds. It is a pioneer title that established the "Exit 8-like" genre, a game in which players aim to escape while discovering anomalies in an endless underground passageway.

In this first-person adventure game, the player escapes from what appears to be an endlessly looping underground subway passageway.

One of the main features of this work is that there is no tutorial or title screen. It is standard for games to have a title screen and an opening movie when the game is launched, followed by a tutorial on how to operate the game and its rules, but "Exit 8" does away with these so-called "game-like elements" as much as possible. However, in this "Exit 8", such "game-like elements" are omitted as much as possible. The aforementioned rules for searching for anomalies are also not explained in system messages, but rather require players to search for themselves and notice the descriptions posted in the underground passageways. This approach gives the player a sense of immersion, as if he or she has suddenly wandered into an underground passageway without knowing why.

Another feature of this work is the realistic space depicted in 3D. The white, inorganic tiles, posters and information boards in the passage, fluorescent lights, and the men coming from the other side of the passage are all as realistic as real subway passageways, and the occurrence of strange and inexplicable anomalies in such a realistic, everyday space is an unintentionally thrilling experience. The strange and inexplicable anomalies that occur in such a realistic, everyday space make for an unintentionally chilling experience.

In particular, "Uncle," the only person who exists in the inorganic space where no one exists but you, has an overwhelming presence even though he does not speak, and has become a mascot of Exit 8 among players and fans. The many oddities that occur to such an "uncle" are also a point not to be missed in this work.

Anyway, if you are interested in the "Exit 8" genre of games, I recommend that you start with this basic title.

Escape from a train full of strange things in "Exit 8", a legitimate sequel to "Exit 8

• Exit 8" (KOTAKE CREATE)
• Genre: Walking simulator
• Release date: May 31, 2024
• Price: 470 yen (as of July 16, 2024)
• (C) KOTAKE CREATE

No. 8 Noriba" is a title that is a legitimate sequel created by the developers of Exit 8. The stage is moved from the subway corridor where the previous title takes place to the inside of a running subway car, where the player will experience a number of unusual events.

Like the previous title, when you start the game, you are suddenly thrown into the train without a title screen or tutorial. This "lost in another world" feeling is unforgettable. The realism of the game is the same as in the previous title. The texture of the chairs, the suspension straps, the advertisements on the wall, the hanging advertisements, and the "uncle" from the previous film, Exit 8, are all carefully crafted to create an inorganic and eerie train space that is unique to this film. Moreover, the realism of this work is heightened by the fact that advertisements for real companies and products are used in the film.

The strange happenings in this film give the impression of being more horrifying than those in the previous film. You can experience a wide range of scares, from the startling to the chilling. Moreover, although this work is a sequel to Exit 8, the rules are not "return if an anomaly occurs" or "proceed if there is no anomaly. This is a title that should be played together with Exit 8, as those who have played Exit 8 will enjoy this title as much as those who have played Exit 8. The price is less than one coin, and the combined price with Exit 8 is only 1,000 yen, which is also a great point.

Escape from the bullet train with a high level of horror! Shinkansen No. 0" with a story element to enjoy!

• Shinkansen 0" (Chilla's Art)
• Genre: Walking simulator
• Release date: March 23, 2024
• Price: 800 yen (as of July 16, 2024)
• (C) Chilla's Art

Shinkansen 0" is a title by Chilla's Art, which has released numerous short horror adventure games such as "Night Shift Case" and "Hell Sento. As the name suggests, the setting is the interior of a running Shinkansen train, with doors, seats, luggage racks, advertisements, electronic billboards, toilets, and public telephones, all of which have been created with highly realistic graphics.

In this game, players aim to get to the first car (car 0) in order to escape from the endless Shinkansen train cars, following the rule of "return to the back if there is something wrong, and move forward if there is nothing wrong".

The game is produced by Chiraz Art, the creators of numerous horror games, and the variety of abnormalities in the game gives the impression that there are more horror elements than usual. The eerie presence of the passengers, crew members, and other human characters is also an attraction that can only be found in Chiraz Art games.

One of the main features of this title is that it has a clear storyline; many Exit 8-type games do not tell a clear storyline and leave the storyline to the player's imagination, but Chiraz Art, which specializes in horror adventure games, has created this title, and the storyline is told through the dialogues of the characters, However, this title is by Chiraz Art, which specializes in horror adventure games, and there is a story that progresses according to the dialogue of the characters. The appeal of "Shinkansen 0" is that it is not only a game about finding mutations, but also a story with a horror flavor.

The total number of strange occurrences is an impressive 81!

• Fake Dreams" (TenkaiGames)
• Genre: Walking simulator
• Release date: January 16, 2024
• Price: 235 yen (as of July 16, 2024)
• (C) TenkaiGames

Fake Dreams" is a title developed by Tenkai Games, a private developer.
The setting of this title is a minpaku, a word that is a bit unfamiliar to many people. The term "minpaku" is a bit unfamiliar, but it refers to the use of all or part of a house to provide lodging services to tourists and other visitors.

Since this work is set in a minpaku, it is set in a room that has a lived-in yet somewhat inorganic atmosphere, like a room in an apartment for so-called orthodox single-living, and its unique atmosphere is indescribably eerie and unsettling. The rules of this work are unusual in that the player must "find a strange phenomenon (anomaly) in a dream and take a picture of it with a camera," and the operation is unique in that the viewfinder can be pointed at the object. The time in the dream advances by one hour if you can find the anomaly, and if you succeed eight times in a row, you will have cleared the dream.

My personal impression is that the level of horror is high in this work. There are many horrifying and shocking ones, and the rule of pointing the camera at them forces you to face them head-on, which is scary because you want to escape immediately, but you can't. To make matters worse, the lights are off and you have to rely on the light of a flashlight, which doubles the frightening effect. Another nice feature is the total number of apparitions, which is 81.

This is a good quality horror experience at a very reasonable price, so if you like horror games or 8-like games, this is a title that you can't go wrong with.

Escape from a strange hotel! ATTA: The World's Most Bizarre Mistake-Finding Challenge

• ATTA: The World's Most Bizarre Mistake-Finding Challenge (IDEA FRUITION)
• Genre: Walking simulator
• Release date: February 27, 2024 (*Early access)
• Price: 500 yen (as of July 16, 2024)
• (C) IDEA FRUITION

ATTA: The World's Most Bizarre Mistakes" is a title set in a mysterious hotel.
Players are staying in room 1028 of the Desper Hotel, a hotel with a strange history, and must find the "changes" that occur on each floor as they go down the elevator to the first floor. The graphics of the hotel, with its unique atmosphere, are also very nice.

When you start the game, you first go to the 10th floor to learn the basics, such as paintings, door colors, and lamp shapes. Then you take the elevator down the floor, which looks similar to the previous 10th floor, but something has changed. The game is not only about one change, but also about counting the number of changes. If the number of anomalies found is correct, the player proceeds to the next floor; if wrong, the player is returned to the 10th floor. In other words, as the title suggests, this game is mainly a game of "Mistake Hunt," in which players must rely on their memories to find the correct number.

Note that there are also so-called "bizarre" events and unexplained phenomena at the hotel, but these are not counted toward the number of "mistakes. Some of them will attack you and force you back to the 10th floor, so the unique game play of concentrating on finding mistakes while avoiding them is a unique attraction of this title. Although there are some horror elements, this title is recommended for players who enjoy quiz and puzzle games.

A world full of strange old men! Comical and slightly horrifying search for anomalies "Ossan Exit (Re≒Connect Exit LOOP)

• Re≒Connect Exit Loop" (Damecchi Nochi)
• Genre: Adventure
• Release date: May 21, 2024
• Price: 1,000 yen (as of July 16, 2024)
• (C) Damecchi No Necchi

Re≒Connect Exit LOOP" is also known as "Ossan Exit" (?). The title "Re≒Connect Exit LOOP", also known as "Old Man's Exit" (?), is an Exit 8-type title that is too unique in that it features only uncle characters.
The original "Exit 8" featured the presence of an "uncle," a passerby, and this title seems to have been inspired by that.

The setting is a subway platform. The objective of the game is to reach platform 7 by following the rule, "If there is something wrong, go to the red exit; if not, go to the blue exit. The platform is also on the other side of the river with a railroad track in between, so you must search there as well in order to find the anomaly. It is also quite unique in that you need to board a train that comes regularly in order to get to the platform across the street.

The most important point of this work is that the world is full of uncles. They are not just regular old men like the ones at Exit 8, but rather a whole bunch of peculiar characters who dance endlessly, lie around on the floor, or even look like (or rather completely resemble) robots. To put it simply, they are all "strange," which makes it difficult to determine what is strange and what is not.

Another unique system is the "scan" function, which can only be used to find anomalies. The wide scope of the search area and the presence of peculiar men who make it difficult to determine what is anomalous give the impression of a slightly higher level of difficulty in general. The strange worldview.

Is this Japan or not? Oedoshigusa, a free Japanese-style 8-like game

• Oedoshigusa" (As-key)
• Genre: Adventure
• Release date: May 12, 2024
• Price: Free (as of July 16, 2024)
• (C) As-key

< "Oedoshigusa" is an 8-like work featuring a Japanese-style worldview. At the time of this writing, the game is free of charge, making it attractive in that it can be played casually. In this title, players take on the role of a Hakunoichi (female ninja) and aim to conquer the Oedo Castle, which they have infiltrated. There are no horror elements at all, so even those who do not like scary things can play this game with peace of mind.

The rules of this title are quite different from those of other 8-like titles: "If you think it is not Japan, turn back (proceed to the lower floor)" and "If you think it is Japan, do not turn back (proceed to the upper floor)". The game is unique in that you are not looking for anomalies, but rather trying to determine if you are in Japan or not. It is important to note that not only Japanese-style items are considered Japan, but also moe culture and other elements of so-called "Cool Japan" are also considered Japan. Drawing a sensible line in this area is quite a head-scratcher, and is one of the interesting aspects of this work.

Each floor has a Japanese-style room in the center, surrounded on all sides by corridors, which are patrolled by soldiers guarding the castle. If you are caught by the soldiers, you have to start over from the first floor, so there are action elements such as sneaking around while watching the soldiers' movements and running away when chased, which is a unique point of this title.

In addition to the unique gameplay, the game is free and easy to play, so if you are interested in playing, please give it a try.

Have you found any "Exit 8"-like game titles that are currently enjoying great popularity?

So, we have introduced seven "Exit 8"-like games for finding anomalies.

We picked up a wide variety of titles, from those with strong horror elements to comical ones. New titles are still being released one after another, and the "Exit 8"-like games continue to be popular. If you find a title that interests you, please check it out.