Games like EXIT: The Game, compared side by side
If you’re looking for games like EXIT: The Game, try Down The Rabbit Hole for a paper-based escape you can pass to another group, Adrift for illustrated puzzles in four envelopes, or Escape the Crate for another range of escape-room boxes. The main differences to check are how you use the materials and whether the game needs an online guide.
We make Down The Rabbit Hole. Here’s how it compares with one specific EXIT title, followed by two other places to look. Comparing named games is useful because an entire series won’t share one difficulty level or age recommendation.
How does Down The Rabbit Hole compare with EXIT?
This table uses EXIT: The Professor’s Last Riddle as the example. That game sends you on a treasure hunt after a professor’s death. Our game takes you through Wonderland in search of a way out.
| What matters | EXIT: The Professor’s Last Riddle | Down The Rabbit Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Players and ages | It supports 1–4 players aged 12+. | It supports 1–6 players aged 12+. |
| Listed play time | Allow 60–120 minutes. | Allow 1.5–3+ hours for one part. |
| Using the materials | Solving can involve marking, folding or tearing pieces, so it is a one-time game. | No puzzle requires cutting or writing on the materials. Use separate paper to keep the box ready for another group. |
| Internet use | The game can be played without an app or software. | You use an online companion guide to check answers and get optional hints. |
Changing a physical piece can be part of the fun of an EXIT puzzle. If you enjoy that, check another EXIT title’s premise and difficulty before changing formats. If you’d like to give a completed game to a friend, our approach keeps the original pieces intact.
What do you actually do in Down The Rabbit Hole?
You lay out the Wonderland materials and find the connections between them. A clock face is also a decoder; the illustrated location cards give you other places to investigate. The online guide checks the answers you work out from the pieces on the table.
We recommend Down The Rabbit Hole as an introduction to our games. Its single-part structure gives you one story to finish, with hints available when you need a nudge. There is no timer, so you can stop for dinner and return to the same puzzle.
The game has 4.9 stars from 82 customer reviews. If the materials above look like your kind of evening, see how Down The Rabbit Hole works. Plan on 1.5–3+ hours for 1–6 players aged 12 and up.
What other games are worth a look?
PostCurious’s Adrift is an option if you want poems and artwork woven into the puzzles. It supports 1–4 players aged 14+, with four envelopes that take about 30–60 minutes each. It’s fully resettable, and answers and hints need an internet connection.
Escape the Crate has individual escape-room games to choose from. Its FAQ suggests 2–4 players, with support for solo play and groups up to six. The age recommendation is 10+, though themes differ, so read the specific game’s description. The catalog includes physical and virtual games; check which version you’re ordering.
Our guide to playing escape room games at home explains the preparation for boxed, digital and printable formats if you’re still deciding how you want to play.
Try a short puzzle first
You can also sample our puzzle style in the free Puzzle Archive. It contains fifteen browser puzzles, graded from introductory to expert, with optional hints. Start with an introductory puzzle if your favorite EXIT moments were the ones where an unfamiliar rule suddenly made sense.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pass Down The Rabbit Hole to a friend after playing?
Yes. No puzzle requires you to cut or write on the game materials. Keep your notes on separate paper and repack the pieces for the next group. You’ll already know the answers yourself.
Is Down The Rabbit Hole harder than EXIT?
EXIT titles have different difficulty levels, so there isn’t a useful answer for the whole range. Down The Rabbit Hole is our introductory game, with optional online hints and a listed play time of 1.5–3+ hours.
Does Down The Rabbit Hole need the internet?
Yes. The printed materials hold the puzzles, and the online companion guide provides answer checking and optional hints.
Can two people play these games?
Yes. The Professor’s Last Riddle, Down The Rabbit Hole and Adrift all list support for two players. Escape the Crate also recommends small groups; check the details for the specific title you choose.
