5 Lesser-Known Video Game Adaptations to Watch While Waiting for 'Exit 8'

Video game fans are waiting for the release of Exit 8, the first video game adaptation shown at the Cannes Film Festival.

Neon acquired the movie and plans to show it in theaters in early 2026. To pass the time, we have recalled lesser-known but worthy video game adaptations.

1. 'Werewolves Within', 2021

IMDb Score: 6.0/10

A snowstorm and a power outage leave a small group of New Englanders stranded at a remote hotel. Driven by paranoia and ancient superstitions, they begin to suspect that one of them is a bloodthirsty werewolf intent on killing them all.

The movie is based on the social deduction VR game Werewolves Within. This choice of source material gives director Josh Ruben a lot of freedom.

There's no need to take into consideration the plot and background of the characters – Werewolves Within is guided by the general concept of a one-location detective story.

2. 'Forbidden Siren', 2006

IMDb Score: 5.4/10

Keiichiro Toyama, the creator of the first Silent Hill, wanted to create a horror game with an Asian flair. This desire led to the creation of Forbidden Siren. This avant-garde project features complex gameplay and unique graphics, incorporating photographs of real faces stretched onto 3D character models.

In 2006, a Japanese film adaptation was released. It is a low-budget J-horror that stays true to the spirit and visual style of the game. Although the plot is practically not connected to the original game, Forbidden Siren is a perfect entry point to this universe.

3. 'Quantum Break', 2016

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

In one devastating moment, time splits and forever changes the lives of two people. One of them discovers that he can travel through time. The other uses this ability to stop him and save time from complete destruction.

Remedy Entertainment, a studio known for its complex plots in projects like Max Payne and Alan Wake, employed an unconventional narrative technique in Quantum Break. The mini-series Quantum Break is seamlessly integrated into the gameplay.

The show is an integral part of the story that cannot be missed. Quantum Break is a stylish return to the era of cinematic and experimental games, and it is better to watch the series while playing the game.

4. 'Dead Rising: Watchtower', 2015

IMDb Score: 5.2/10

A virus that turns people into zombies has appeared, but the authorities managed to suppress the outbreak by creating a vaccine called Zombrex. It prevents those bitten by infected people from turning into bloodthirsty undead.

However, the next batch of Zombrex is ineffective, and an epidemic begins near the stadium. At the epicenter is journalist Chase, who continues reporting despite the chaos.

Dead Rising: Watchtower is perhaps the best little-known game adaptation. The fact is that Dead Rising was released on the Crackle streaming platform, which is why the movie went largely unnoticed by fans.

Nevertheless, it has everything the franchise is loved for: hordes of zombies, rivers of blood, and nonstop action.

5. 'Yakuza: Like a Dragon', 2007

IMDb Score: 6.0/10

After ten years in prison, Kazuma from the Tojo clan is released. Two robbers rob a bank, but when they discover that the money belongs to the Tojo clan, they take hostages and barricade themselves inside the building.

The 2007 movie is an excellent adaptation of the Yakuza game series. The main characters behave exactly like their virtual prototypes.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon successfully conveys the atmosphere of the series while also capturing the chaos of the games.