DERE EVIL EXE - 2D Horror Game

Contains adsIn-app purchases
69.5K reviews
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PEGI 3
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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.
2D side-scrolling pixel art platformer horror game with retro 16-bit aesthetics
Updated on
Oct 30, 2026

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  • 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

66.4K reviews
El ias
February 11, 2021
This is easily the best mobile game ever. It doesn't harass you with ads and has a nice story. The levels might be tough, but it's worth it for the heartwarming ending you get for making certain decisions. 5 stars from me. I suppose the only down side is that there wasn't enough suspense for a game like this. You could've made more levels and revealed Yanna a bit later in the game. Still perfect though.
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A Google user
May 5, 2019
Nice game concept but sadly most people won't get to see the creepy and intriguing story unfold because it's just too difficult, which is a shame. The controls are also not well implemented so that you will often drift into tapping left when you meant right. Note to dev: this also puts people off buying your game, so you're missing out on revenue. Note to everyone else: If you want to see how the story unfolds and ends, minus the time wasting headache, watch Markiplier's playthrough on YouTube.
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A Google user
August 11, 2019
This game is honestly one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. Like, TOP 3 stuff! This game doesn't expect you to buy anything, or asks you to. The characters are well thought out and the story is far from what I expected! Things that may trigger the player: bright flashes of light jump scares scary imagery voices(minor) references to bugs loud noises(minor) loss of characters
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What’s new

Upgraded libraries and bug fixes