Dead Already vs Fake News Decoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dead Already
Engage in a text-based murder mystery where the killer is randomized each playthrough. Make choices to uncover clues and solve the crime in this challenging game.
- Text-based murder mystery
- ChoiceScript multiple-choice format
- Randomly selected murderer
- Short gameplay sessions
- Challenging puzzles
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Life is not fair, neither is this game. Another short murder mystery for you to solve following ChoiceScript multiple-choice text-based format. The murderer is randomly selected at the beginning of each game for a greater challenge.
Fake News Decoder
Engage in a satirical word puzzle game where you fill in missing words in ridiculous headlines to reveal punchlines. Decode clickbait, spot misinformation patterns, and solve quick puzzles with satisfying rewards. Unlock new themed content and participate in community events.
- Satirical headline packs
- Fill-in-the-blank puzzles
- Word grid solving
- Daily challenges
- Story mode
- Unlockable cosmetics
- Community events
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Fake News Decoder is a satirical headline word puzzle: fill in missing words, “fact-check” ridiculous stories, and reveal the punchline. Decode clickbait. Spot misinformation patterns. Solve quick, satisfying puzzles in short rounds. HOW YOU PLAY 1. Read a headline with missing words 2. Tap clues to uncover the setup 3. Fill the grid to complete the story 4. Earn rewards: XP, coins, badges, streak bonuses 5. Unlock new themed arcs and packs WHY YOU’LL GET HOOKED • Satirical headline packs across Politics, Tech, Celebs, Conspiracies, Food, and more • A fresh twist on fill-in-the-blank puzzles + word grid solving • Quick sessions that are easy to learn and tough to master • New content drops to keep your streak alive COMMUNITY EVENTS & SEASONAL DROPS • Holiday Headlines: limited-time seasonal packs (winter, spooky season, and more) • Weekly themed events with bonus rewards + streak challenges • Tournaments + leaderboards with time-limited goals • Regular new headline packs so it stays fresh GAME MODES • Story Mode: solve through comedic news arcs • Color Fact-Check: relaxing 4×4 tap-to-solve mini puzzles • Daily Challenge: a new puzzle every day PROGRESS & CUSTOMIZATION • Build streaks, climb leaderboards, collect badges • Unlock avatars, frames, moods, and cosmetics • Spend coins on hints, boosts, and upgrades PERFECT FOR • Fans of word puzzles, trivia, and logic • People who love satire and comedy • Anyone who wants short, satisfying daily puzzles Download Fake News Decoder and start decoding the chaos. All headlines are fictional satire.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fake News Decoder at 5.0 against Dead Already's 1.0. Fake News Decoder also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). Dead Already's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Dead Already sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fake News Decoder sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fake News Decoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Dead Already ships an update every 7 months, Fake News Decoder every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dead Already | Fake News Decoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 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 — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hosted Games LLC | 404 Games Limited |
Customer experience
Dead Already
Fake News Decoder
In-app purchases
Dead Already
- Remove Advertising$4.99
Fake News Decoder
- 1 Hour XP Booster$0.99
- Theme Vault Pack$1.99
- Neon Mythos Puzzle Pack$1.99
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- Remove Ads$2.99
- Media Mogul Pass$2.99
- 24hr XP Booster$4.99
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