Exile: Escape from the Pit

Exile: Escape from the Pit, released in 1995, is where the whole strange, subterranean saga begins. You’re exiled—literally—thrown into an underground world and told to survive. What follows is a wonderfully uncompromising RPG that wastes no time holding your hand. The early hours are brutal, but in that old-school way that makes every small victory feel earned. Exploration is the real star here: twisting tunnels, hidden chambers, and dangerous surprises lurk everywhere. The story unfolds gradually, rewarding curiosity and persistence rather than flashy cutscenes. There’s an earnestness to the writing that gives the world weight, even when the visuals are simple. Humor pops up occasionally, usually dry and understated, like a wink from the developers. Exile: Escape from the Pit is rough around the edges, but those edges are exactly what make it memorable.