DERE EVIL EXE - 2D Horror Game

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.6
69.3K reviews
1M+
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Content rating
PEGI 3
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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
Jul 2, 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
June 8, 2019
it's one of those rage game, with some tight platforming and random things that kill you. It does a great job for most of the game at balancing being somewhat unfair while still being doable, but some are pushing it. I'm stuck at a boss which throws poorly visible projectiles at me, and who I've hit plenty of times but without a health bar I have no idea if that's what I'm supposed to do, or if there's another thing the game wants me to try instead. regardless, interesting game.
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Layla Jackson
January 6, 2025
Fun frustrating and creepy! The controls aren't bad but slightly frustratingly slippy but if you get used to that you can use to your advantage. Only gripe is the ending. It may sound bad, but I was so salty at the end after "deleting" them and seeing the still alive, I got a little pissed lol. But I'm not the biggest fan of no consequence endings so that's just me!
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A Google user
October 24, 2018
The controls for the game were absolutely frustrating for a platformer, from beginning to end, but I suppose that's kinda the point. Sometimes it feels like the directional controls were too big to accurately change directions when necessary while other times they feel too small and I end up not pressing a button at all. I also hated how colliding with a moving platform seemed to cancel my double jump sometimes. It's a fantastic game otherwise, and I highly recommend it in spite of the issues with controlling the player.
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What’s new

Performance improvements and SDK upgrades