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Platform 8

87% positive · 2,890 Steam reviews · released May 31, 2024 · by KOTAKE CREATE

Psychological HorrorAdventureSimulationWalking SimulatorPuzzleHidden ObjectExplorationImmersive Sim

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~129k (P10–P90: 51.5k – 283k)

Gross revenue: ~$421k (P10–P90: $168k – $927k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Last 90 days: 82% positive across 56 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4113 games).

Gameplay & mechanics65% positive · 46 mentions
“This game is not an anomaly game ! Platform 8 is the successor of Exit 8, however it does not offer the same experience at all ! However, it is not necessarily a bad thing: some people will like it and others won't. I personally had a good…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value93% positive · 43 mentions
“6/10 Platform 8 is a sequel puzzle walking simulator set in a train where you must overcome abnormalities that range in horror. Short and tense. Platform 8 is the second game to Exit 8 where you go through train cabs that act as levels to…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing91% positive · 32 mentions
“I really enjoyed Platform 8! I liked that different anomalies required different actions, but figuring out what to do was sometimes a lot of trial and error. I feel like some basic instructions would’ve helped, because it got a little…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio79% positive · 28 mentions
“Trapped on a train that loops forever while looking out for anomalies is a simple but effective concept. The Japanese subway atmosphere is unsettling and the liminal space feeling hits really well.”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance67% positive · 15 mentions
“6/10 Platform 8 is a sequel puzzle walking simulator set in a train where you must overcome abnormalities that range in horror. Short and tense. Platform 8 is the second game to Exit 8 where you go through train cabs that act as levels to…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity93% positive · 14 mentions
“The train station is gaslighting me again Platform 8, the sequel to The Exit 8, is actually a bit better than the original. There are a few genuinely entertaining moments that I won't spoil, and the overall presentation is well designed…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal

342 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

Reviews are shown as published on Steam, including reviews from key activations and free copies — so percentages here can differ from the score on the Steam store page. GameTrend does not check whether reviewers bought or played the game.

Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

First-person

Technology

3D

Art style

Realistic

Mood & themes

HorrorDarkFunnyAtmospheric

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

Full controller support

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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