Comparison

DERE EVIL EXE vs Bombing Defender

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

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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

Bombing Defender

Features
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Story Aliens steal Earth's airships and bomb cities and villages. Protect your cities and villages from bombardment by enemy airships. About the game It is a touch shooting game where you protect your village by touching enemies and bombs infinitely. Have fun testing your agility by destroying endless enemies and bombs. Challenge yourself to battle the powerful boss that appears every 10 stages. Become stronger with various items provided by Item Bird and sometimes escape from danger. Enjoy smooth gameplay at over 60 frames per second. We tried to recreate the feel of a console game on mobile. It is a touch shooting game with a retro feel, where you clear the game by annihilating all enemies with your wits without much need for words. Pleasant play support If you've played enough to hurt your fingers, you can press the pause button to rest and continue. There are no ads that interfere with the immersion of the game. It is an offline game that can be enjoyed even where there is no network.

Screenshots

DERE EVIL EXE4 screens
Bombing Defender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DERE EVIL EXE at Free against Bombing Defender's $0.99. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). Bombing Defender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

DERE EVIL EXE is free to download; Bombing Defender costs $0.99 up front. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bombing Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, Bombing Defender every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DERE EVIL EXE versus Bombing Defender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDERE EVIL EXEBombing Defender
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB120 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroSoohan Jeon

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

Bombing Defender

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DERE EVIL EXE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE$1.99
None

Bombing Defender

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DERE EVIL EXE free?
DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bombing Defender free?
Bombing Defender costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DERE EVIL EXE or Bombing Defender have ads?
DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Bombing Defender does not.
Which is updated more often, DERE EVIL EXE or Bombing Defender?
DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, and Bombing Defender every 12 months. Most recently, DERE EVIL EXE was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bombing Defender on October 27, 2026.

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