DERE EVIL EXE - 2D Horror Game

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.6
69.3K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Teen
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About this game

DERE EVIL EXE is both a terrifying thriller with a gripping story and an unorthodox retro platformer with unique puzzles and obstacles.

In DERE EVIL EXE, you step into the tiny shoes of a silent hero named 'Knightly'. Knightly must jump, run, and manipulate environments in order to survive the heart-racing journey through a stunning pixel art world.

Within surreal structures lurk dangerous creatures known as 'corruptions'. They take the form of their creator's greatest fears. Their creepy creator, sporting a cunning visage of cheerfulness, hides in plain sight as she watches her prey fall deeper into her traps.

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“Take the challenge, and wade in, Dere Evil Exe is unquestionably worth your time... 5/5” - Touch Arcade

"All in all, DERE EVIL .EXE stands out for brilliantly blending pre-noughties nostalgia with meta-horror." - Pocket Gamer

“DERE EVIL EXE is yet another great game from AppSir we really enjoyed... 95/100” - Edamame Reviews

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A GAME LOST IN TIME
Modern 2d side-scrolling game with levels inspired by the simplicity and aesthetics of 16-bit arcade classics of the 80s and anime shows in the 90s.

MELODIC MADNESS
The game plays either catchy retro chiptune music or ominous orchestral music, depending on the situation.

IMMERSIVE TALE OF HORROR
A completely new meta horror story that bends the Lovecraftian creepypasta genre in ways unseen in the video game world.

A STANDALONE SEQUEL
You don't need to have played the other story-based games and visual novels in the series to enjoy this one.

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This game contains one optional in-app purchase to permanently disable ads. We recommend that users purchase this feature for a truly immersive experience.
Updated on
2 Jul 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, App activity and 2 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, App activity and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.7
66.2K reviews
A Google user
3 January 2019
A really great tough platformer, with tight controls and an interesting horror theme. Frustrating, but definitely recommended! Many areas revolve around deliberately broken controls and gameplay conventions, which is unique and goes a long way for the unsettling atmosphere of the game. But if you are someone who's easily upset by things not working as expected, it might not be fun.
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A Google user
6 December 2018
I really like this game, but the placement of the controller hurt my hands so much I had to stop. As others have said, also having to pick up my thumb to move backwards or forwards made it exceptionally difficult on certain things, where I seemed to be relying on blind luck rather than my timing or learning the movements and patterns of obstacles. Very challenging and fun though, and I didn't feel overwhelmed by ads. Nice job!
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A Google user
26 December 2018
Decent gameplay, nice story. For $1, playing this game without ads was well worth it. You do have to restart for it to take effect though(I also had to hit restore purchases, and the buy button again). That part is a little glitchy, but ironically wasn't all bad for a reason I'll leave you to discover. The game starts out slow, but the pace, and quality, picks up as you go. As for why this isn't 5 star... Some deaths are cheap. Some places stop you, and some glitch out(The one lined with saws!)
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What's new

Performance improvements and SDK upgrades