DERE EVIL EXE - 2D Horror Game

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69.5K reviews
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Rated for 3+
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Rated for 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
Nov 20, 2025

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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
Iskandar
May 30, 2020
This is a great game. The characters were great and the 4th wall breaks were nice. The levels were hard and even though sometimes frustrating, it still was very fun to play. I like the end with the choice you get and I'm glad I did the right thing and the jumpscares were kept to a minimal and put in good places. Overall great game very fun but I feel there's not much replay value to it.
51 people found this review helpful
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A Google user
September 15, 2018
Have you ever come across a game that when you look at it you think, " This game looks like a good time waster." and then you played it and after a while you found yourself playing the game for a whole day cuz it turns out it was really really good? This is that game. Controls were a bit cramped so sometimes its hard to not miss tap. The story was great! The puzzles were challenging but not impossible. I like the how the ending was presented. And im gonna be crying over A.I.D.E for a while now. Overall it was a great game. 10/10
11 people found this review helpful
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L&K productions
August 8, 2026
The game seemed like it had a great story so I was excited to play but I was heavily frustrated by the constant ads and finicky controls. I understand that ads are needed and can be paid for to be skipped but it just seemed like the ads were integrated poorly in the free to play. the controls would sometimes feel way too small or just not work all together. These controls led to a cycle where I would die due to finicky controls that would Segway into more ads. genuinely disappointed
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What’s new

- 16 KB Page Support
- Anomalies have been removed
- General Bug Fixing