Comparison

DERE Vengeance vs Shadow Trick

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

Head to head
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!

About

Shadow Trick

Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.

Highlights
  • Shadow transformation gameplay
  • Castle-themed levels
  • Enemy encounters
  • Boss battles
  • 20+ challenging levels
  • Charming music
Features
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Turn into a shadow to solve the puzzles and clear the level. This platformer game is taking place in a castle full of enemies, traps, and boss fights. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you! Features: • Clever gameplay • 20+ levels • Boss fights • Charming music tracks Important information: • This game comes with no ads and features a paywall to unlock the full game.

Screenshots

DERE Vengeance4 screens
Shadow Trick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DERE Vengeance at 4.6 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. DERE Vengeance also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 68%) and ratings volume (413 vs 34). Shadow Trick's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

Both are free to download. DERE Vengeance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shadow Trick 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 Vengeance holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE Vengeance has 413 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of DERE Vengeance's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DERE Vengeance versus Shadow Trick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDERE VengeanceShadow Trick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (413 ratings) — better4.0 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings413 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroGionathan Pesaresi

Customer experience

DERE Vengeance

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

Shadow Trick

All ratings33 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

DERE Vengeance

From 413 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

Shadow Trick

From 34 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Unique shadow transformation mechanic
  • 👍 Visually charming 16-bit aesthetic
  • 🚀 Clever puzzle platforming challenges
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Control issues with the controller getting stuck
  • 🐛 Bugs in specific levels causing screen shaking
  • 🐛 Bugs with boss battles not triggering rewards
  • 🐛 Lag spikes on iOS

Bugs and requests

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

Shadow Trick

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DERE Vengeance

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Shadow Trick

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is DERE Vengeance free?
DERE Vengeance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Trick free?
Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DERE Vengeance or Shadow Trick?
DERE Vengeance is rated higher. DERE Vengeance averages 4.6 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while Shadow Trick averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.
Do DERE Vengeance or Shadow Trick have ads?
DERE Vengeance shows ads; Shadow Trick does not.

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