Comparison

Swordash 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

Swordash

Defend your home from a relentless horde of enemies in this action-packed adventure. Master strategic combat with randomized skills, collect powerful gear, and unlock devastating ultimate abilities to become the ultimate hero. Face fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in a quest to stop an invasion.

Highlights
  • Randomized skills for strategic combat
  • Collect powerful disks for ultimate abilities
  • Arsenal of unique weapons and gear
  • Battle fearsome bosses
  • Unlock hidden secrets with science
Features
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Get ready to defend your home against a horde of insane enemies in this epic adventure! A mysterious girl has returned, and it's up to you to stop the invasion. Show off your bravery and become the ultimate hero! Unleash Your Power: • Master the art of strategy with random skills that change with every battle. • Collect powerful disks to unlock devastating ultimate abilities. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons and gear, each with its own unique features. • Take on fearsome bosses and conquer new challenges in each level. • Harness the power of science and unlock hidden secrets to become even more powerful. Join the fight and show the world what you're made of in this pulse-pounding game! Discord: https://discord.gg/M5uxkTemT3

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

Swordash4 screens
DERE Vengeance4 screens

Verdict

The call

Swordash and DERE Vengeance both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of DERE Vengeance's written reviews are positive against 61% of Swordash's. DERE Vengeance also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Swordash sells 10 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

Swordash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 414 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Swordash's written reviews are positive against 88% of DERE Vengeance's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swordash ships an update every 11 days, DERE Vengeance every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Swordash versus DERE Vengeance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwordashDERE Vengeance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better4.6 (414 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better414
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB98 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFATTOYDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Swordash

All ratings1,050 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative29.6%

DERE Vengeance

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

User reviews

Swordash

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Satisfying combat system
  • 💡 Interesting upgrade system
  • 🎨 Nice graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Expensive skins
  • 🐛 Crashes and disconnections
  • ⏱️ Short playtime

DERE Vengeance

From 414 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

Swordash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads prevent returning to game
  • Difficulty with viewing ads
  • Inconsistent hit detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve translation and dialogue
  • Reduce skin prices
  • Implement offline mode
  • Add co-op and PvP modes

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

10 purchases

Swordash

One-time10
  • Daily Package #2$0.99
  • Daily Package #1$0.99
  • Rookie Bundle$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Purchase all$2.99
  • 400(+400) Zeno's drop$4.99
  • 月卡$4.99
  • 每周礼包#01$4.99
  • ADs Pass$9.99
  • 800(+800) Zeno's drop$9.99
  • 1600(+1600) Zeno's drop$19.99
1 purchases

DERE Vengeance

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Swordash free?
Swordash 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, Swordash or DERE Vengeance?
Swordash is rated higher. Swordash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while DERE Vengeance averages 4.6 from 414 ratings.
Do Swordash or DERE Vengeance have ads?
Both Swordash and DERE Vengeance show ads.
Which is updated more often, Swordash or DERE Vengeance?
Swordash ships an update every 11 days, and DERE Vengeance every 6 days. Most recently, Swordash was updated on November 12, 2026 and DERE Vengeance on November 12, 2026.

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