Quick take
Who knew a game that basically fits inside a repeating hallway could become a global hit? The Exit 8 has quietly crossed the 3 million copies mark across platforms — and a lot of players picked it up for pocket-change prices on the eShop.
How cheap are we talking?
On the Spanish eShop the Switch edition is listed at €3.99 but is currently on sale for €2.79. The enhanced Switch 2 version is being sold for about €3.49 during a limited-time offer. In other words: cheaper than many coffees, and arguably scarier than that espresso.
Sales milestone — fast, spooky momentum
Publisher PLAYISM and developer KOTAKE CREATE revealed the numbers: The Exit 8 hit the 2 million mark in August 2025 and has since pushed past 3 million copies. For a minimalist indie horror title that launched in 2023, that’s a heck of a growth spurt.
The whole game concept (short and unsettling)
The premise is gloriously simple: you’re stuck in a looping underground corridor and your only escape is spotting subtle anomalies. That stripped-down approach is the core of its charm, and it’s why people compared it to the infamous PT when it arrived on Switch in April 2024.
Where and when you could grab it
PC (Steam): November 29, 2023.
Nintendo Switch: April 17, 2024.
PS5 and PS4: August 8, 2024.
Xbox Series: January 8, 2025.
iOS and Android: March 27, 2025.
Nintendo Switch 2: August 29, 2025.
The movie gave it a turbo boost
A live-action adaptation premiered on August 29, 2025 — the same day the Switch 2 edition arrived. That double release shoved the game out of the PC niche and into mainstream conversation, helping drive the spike in sales.
Switch 2 edition and sale details
The upgraded Switch 2 version brought visual and performance tweaks and went on sale at a slight premium compared to the Switch edition. The promo pricing runs for a limited period, so if you’ve been on the fence and you own a Switch or Switch 2, it’s a good moment to jump in.
Why indie studios price low (and why it works)
Low price points like this are a deliberate move by small teams to lower the barrier to entry and create buzz. When a game is short, creepy, and cheap, more players are willing to take the gamble — and word-of-mouth can turn that gamble into millions of sales.
Final thoughts
It’s wild that a compact corridor simulator can become an indie sensation, but here we are. If you want a quick, tense scare that won’t break the bank, The Exit 8 is proof that great horror can come in tiny, affordable packages.
