DERE EVIL EXE vs Sky Islands
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Sky Islands
Embark on a charming platformer adventure in a sky realm. Shift between 2D and 3D dimensions to solve clever puzzles, collect hidden stars, and clear all levels. Enjoy intuitive controls and captivating music.
- 2D and 3D gameplay
- Clever puzzles
- Intuitive controls
- Charming music tracks
- Dimension shifting mechanics
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Switch between 2D and 3D! Sky Islands is a charming platformer game where you embark on a captivating journey through a fantastic sky realm. Inspired by the beloved FEZ game, prepare to shift between the 2D and 3D dimensions to collect hidden stars and clear all the levels. Features: • 2D and 3D gameplay • Clever puzzles • Intuitive controls • Charming music tracks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DERE EVIL EXE at 92% against Sky Islands's 47%. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 25). Sky Islands's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sky Islands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DERE EVIL EXE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 25, 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 47% of Sky Islands's.
DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, Sky Islands every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DERE EVIL EXE | Sky Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better | 4.2 (25 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better | 47.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Darius Immanuel Guerrero | Gionathan Pesaresi |
Customer experience
DERE EVIL EXE
Sky Islands
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
Sky Islands
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DERE EVIL EXE
- Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE$1.99
Sky Islands
- Premium$2.99
Questions
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