Comparison

DERE EVIL EXE vs Mimelet

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

Head to head
About

DERE EVIL EXE

This is a retro platformer with a gripping meta-horror story. Navigate a pixel art world, solve puzzles, and survive against creatures born from fear. Enjoy a unique blend of catchy chiptune and ominous orchestral music.

Highlights
  • Meta horror story
  • Retro pixel platformer
  • Unique puzzles and obstacles
  • Survive against corruptions
  • 80s/90s 16-bit aesthetics
  • Catchy retro chiptune music
  • Ominous orchestral music
Features
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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. Will Knightly be able to escape these pixelated nightmares? ===== “Take the challenge, and wade in, DERE EVIL EXE is unquestionably worth your time... 5/5” - Touch Arcade “An indie title that shifts from retro platformer to meta-horror, it pokes fun at and toys with its influences along the way.” - Rock Paper Shotgun “DERE EVIL EXE is yet another great game from AppSir we really enjoyed... 95/100” - Edamame Reviews ===== EERIE AND EXCEPTIONAL Finalist in the 15th annual International Mobile Gaming Awards and nominated for Best Storytelling in the 2019 Mobile Games Awards. A GAME LOST IN TIME Modern 2d side-scrolling horror game with levels inspired by the simplicity and aesthetics of 16-bit arcade classics of the 80s and 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 story that bends the creepypasta genre in ways unseen in the video game world. A STANDALONE SEQUEL Users do not need to play the prequel game to enjoy the story. NOT SO EVIL STICKER PACK Liven up your conversations with iMessage stickers featuring cute and quirky characters of DERE EVIL EXE! ===== This game contains one optional in-app purchase to permanently disable ads. We recommend that users purchase this feature for a truly immersive experience.

About

Mimelet

Embark on a charming platform adventure where you leap onto enemies to absorb their unique abilities. Use these stolen powers to navigate through challenging puzzles and overcome obstacles in a whimsical world.

Highlights
  • Steal enemy powers
  • Platform adventure gameplay
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Cute graphics
  • SNES inspired music
Features
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Travel with Mimelet through a wonderful adventure! Jump on top of enemies to steal their powers and overcome any obstacles along the way. Mimelet is a wholesome platform adventure game featuring a simple and fun game mechanic and challenging puzzles. Features: • Wholesome gameplay • Simple and fun mechanics • Cute graphics • Challenging puzzles • SNES inspired music

Screenshots

DERE EVIL EXE4 screens
Mimelet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DERE EVIL EXE at 4.8 against Mimelet's 3.9. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 94) and review sentiment (92% vs 79%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mimelet 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 EVIL EXE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of DERE EVIL EXE's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mimelet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, Mimelet every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DERE EVIL EXE versus Mimelet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDERE EVIL EXEMimelet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better3.9 (94 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better94
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroGionathan Pesaresi

Customer experience

DERE EVIL EXE

All ratings4,290 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,178 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%

Mimelet

All ratings94 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral9.0%
Negative12.0%

User reviews

DERE EVIL EXE

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging story
  • 🚀 Challenging gameplay
  • 💡 Unique meta-narrative
  • 👍 Retro art style
  • 👍 Satisfying ending choices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional control issues
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Frequent ads can disrupt experience
  • 🔍 Short length of the game

Mimelet

From 94 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Nostalgic childhood game
  • 🤩 Cute art style and graphics
  • 🎮 Fun and simple gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
  • 👍 Good for short bursts of play

Room to improve

  • 💸 Aggressive monetization/paywall
  • ⏳ Too short, needs more levels
  • 😠 Deceptive free-to-play model
  • 🐌 Slow animations and lag
  • 🤔 Controls can be wonky/frustrating

Bugs and requests

DERE EVIL EXE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Jump button not responding at times
  • Inconsistent collision detection
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Controller support
  • Customizable controls
  • Difficulty settings

Mimelet

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes at level 8
  • Special offer pop-up prevents progress
  • Level 14 bug (falling offscreen)
  • Game breaking bug at level 9 (shows sky/blocks)
  • Bug when holding movement button and changing direction inside yellow block

Requested features

8 requests
  • More levels
  • Controller support
  • Option to change music/sound volume
  • Option to change button layout and size
  • Progress bar for collected fruits
Show 3 more
  • Way to see current level
  • Add more powers
  • Mimelet 2

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DERE EVIL EXE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE$1.99
1 purchases

Mimelet

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is DERE EVIL EXE free?
DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mimelet free?
Mimelet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DERE EVIL EXE or Mimelet?
DERE EVIL EXE is rated higher. DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Mimelet averages 3.9 from 94 ratings.
Do DERE EVIL EXE or Mimelet have ads?
Both DERE EVIL EXE and Mimelet show ads.
Which is updated more often, DERE EVIL EXE or Mimelet?
DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, and Mimelet every 10 months. Most recently, DERE EVIL EXE was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mimelet on October 21, 2026.

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