Comparison

Circle Affinity vs DERE Vengeance

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Circle Affinity

Navigate a circular platformer, collecting circles to restore a forgotten one. Unlock color palettes and enjoy unique music in this infinite running experience.

Highlights
  • Circular platforming gameplay
  • Collect circles
  • Unlock 60 color palettes
  • 3 circular game modes
  • 3 circular challenge modes
  • Original music tracks
  • Leaderboards and achievements
Features
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circle affinity is a love letter to circles. a circular platformer about the beauty and joy of infinitely running around in circles. with a control scheme that's definitely not confusing at all, navigate your character through a series of circular hazards. bring circles to a forgotten circle, and uncover a circle hidden deep beneath the circles. • pretty fun gameplay (it's all right) • 60 color palettes to unlock (with circles) • there are some ads and iap (i'm sorry) • no filler - a veritable infinity of meticulously handcrafted circles • 3 circular game modes • 3 circular challenge modes (epilepsy warning) • 11 original & remix tracks from jack+jim (they're good) • also there are leaderboards • and some achievements a circa infinity experience by kenny sun with music by jack+jim fay

About

DERE Vengeance

Experience a unique platformer horror game with a meta-narrative that blurs the lines between player and character. Navigate challenging levels, encounter unsettling creatures, and immerse yourself in a sinister pixel art world with a haunting soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Fourth-wall-breaking meta-horror
  • Sinister pixel art world
  • Haunting atmospheric soundtrack
  • Challenging but fair platforming
  • Psychological horror elements
  • Story-rich adventure
Features
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Unleash your fears in a fourth-wall-breaking platformer horror game that will leave you questioning allegiances... and reality itself. SINISTER PIXEL ART WORLD Let the hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack and meticulously designed pixel art engulf you in paranormal encounters, impossible glitches, psychological horror, and the nostalgia of classic side-scrolling games. COZY COMPANIONS Enjoy the guidance of A.I.D.E. and a very kind and morally right "Dev," who'll be there to assist players every step of the way. The companions also help give an eerie charm to the surreal experience of playing this unique game. Players also encounter eccentric characters, scary creatures, and unsettling corruptions along their journey. CHALLENGING BUT FAIR Experience terror as you navigate nightmarish yet fair platforming challenges with precision and dread. The old-school hard gameplay is reminiscent of classic games that are hard to put down, preparing the brain for the kind of scares that make most analog horror media effective. FOURTH-WALL-BREAKING STORY Dive into thrilling meta-horror that defies the boundaries of the creepypasta genre, blending fear and suspense into a truly surreal experience. In DERE Vengeance, the player is part of the story. HAUNTING JOURNEY Embrace the perfect blend of nightmare and adventure in this story-rich platformer that promises genuine scares and enjoyable gameplay. You can embark on DERE Vengeance without playing our other games, though not advisable, as this terrifying adventure stands on its own with a unique and intriguing experience. Unravel the story of DERE Vengeance, the heart-pounding new entry in the critically acclaimed horror game saga DERE EXE and DERE EVIL EXE!

Screenshots

Circle Affinity4 screens
DERE Vengeance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Circle Affinity at none against DERE Vengeance's shown. Circle Affinity also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). DERE Vengeance's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 73%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Circle Affinity sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DERE Vengeance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DERE Vengeance holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196 and 413 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Circle Affinity's written reviews are positive against 88% of DERE Vengeance's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Circle Affinity versus DERE Vengeance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle AffinityDERE Vengeance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (196 ratings)4.6 (413 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings196413 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB98 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKenny SunDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Circle Affinity

All ratings196 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral11.6%
Negative15.5%

DERE Vengeance

All ratings413 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative5.4%

User reviews

Circle Affinity

From 196 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Stunning psychedelic visuals and art style
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and music selection
  • 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
  • ⚡ Fast-paced and challenging difficulty
  • 🆓 High-quality free-to-play experience

Room to improve

  • 😨 Creepy and unsettling sound effects
  • 📱 Not optimized for newer iPhone models (iPhone X+)
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ❓ Lacks clear tutorial or gameplay instructions
  • ⚙️ Confusing and unintuitive controls

DERE Vengeance

From 413 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Wonderful game experience
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art style
  • 🎶 Great music and sound design
  • 🤯 Unique and engaging story
  • 🔍 Interesting meta-elements and fourth-wall breaks

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear or underdeveloped story elements
  • 🔁 Repetitive level design in some areas
  • 🔍 Lack of character/world-building details
  • 🔍 Unsatisfying or abrupt endings
  • 🔍 Difficulty spikes can feel unfair at times

Bugs and requests

Circle Affinity

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game crashes on iPhone X at startup
  • App crashes after purchasing full version
  • Game doesn't fit entire screen on newer iPhones
  • Button placement unreachable on iPhone X due to black bars
  • Crashes when switching away from app
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  • Game crashes on iPhone SE in early gameplay
  • Crashes on opening screen 9 out of 10 times
  • Crashes within seconds of launching
  • Keyboard shortcuts disabled when game is active
  • Long download times despite small file size

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update for iPhone X and newer screen sizes
  • Full screen support for modern devices
  • Multiplayer mode
  • In-game tutorial or gameplay explanation
  • 60 FPS support for older devices like iPhone 6
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  • Improved controls and button placement
  • Remove or tone down demonic sound effects
  • Story mode or narrative element
  • Updated graphics for modern devices
  • Major overall game update

DERE Vengeance

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional movement/jump input issues
  • Reported crashes or performance problems
  • Inconsistent or buggy behavior in certain levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add accessibility options like subtitle support
  • Expand on the story and characters in a sequel
  • Provide more level variety and unique challenges
  • Improve checkpoint/save system to reduce frustration
  • Allow for screen orientation changes

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Circle Affinity

One-time2
  • Remove Ads. 2x O's$1.99
  • Unlock all Game Modes and Color Schemes$2.99
1 purchases

DERE Vengeance

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Circle Affinity free?
Circle Affinity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DERE Vengeance free?
DERE Vengeance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circle Affinity or DERE Vengeance?
DERE Vengeance is rated higher. Circle Affinity averages 4.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while DERE Vengeance averages 4.6 from 413 ratings.
Do Circle Affinity or DERE Vengeance have ads?
DERE Vengeance shows ads; Circle Affinity does not.

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