Comparison

Normal Adventure vs DERE EVIL EXE

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

Head to head
About

Normal Adventure

Experience a game designed to be exceptionally ordinary. It challenges the perception of normalcy, suggesting that any perceived abnormality lies within the player or the developer. This title offers a unique, meta-commentary on game design.

Highlights
  • Deliberately normal gameplay
  • Challenges player perception
  • Meta-commentary on game design
  • Unique user experience
Features
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Perhaps the most normal game people have ever made If you think it's abnormal The only reason is that you yourself are abnormal (Or another reason: That stupid game developer is abnormal)

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.

Screenshots

Normal Adventure4 screens
DERE EVIL EXE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Normal Adventure at none against DERE EVIL EXE's 1. Normal Adventure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). DERE EVIL EXE's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 65). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Normal Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Normal Adventure against 4.8 for DERE EVIL EXE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 92% and 92% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Normal Adventure ships an update every 7 months, DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Normal Adventure versus DERE EVIL EXE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNormal AdventureDERE EVIL EXE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (65 ratings)4.8 (4.3K ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings654.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB133 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer创 谢Darius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Normal Adventure

All ratings65 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.8%

DERE EVIL EXE

All ratings4,290 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,178 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%

User reviews

Normal Adventure

From 65 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😂 Hilarious and funny
  • 🤯 Frustratingly fun
  • 💡 Creative and unique gameplay
  • 👍 Easy to learn
  • 💯 Highly recommended

Room to improve

  • 😠 Infuriating and rage-inducing
  • 😩 Extremely difficult
  • 🐛 Ads can be disruptive
  • 🤔 Confusing at times
  • ⚠️ Pranky and life-ruining fun

DERE EVIL EXE

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging story
  • 🚀 Challenging gameplay
  • 💡 Unique meta-narrative
  • 👍 Retro art style
  • 👍 Satisfying ending choices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional control issues
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Frequent ads can disrupt experience
  • 🔍 Short length of the game

Bugs and requests

Normal Adventure

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keyboard not working in key positions
  • No third ending

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more stages
  • Remove ads
  • Sequel to the game
  • Fix keyboard input issues

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

In-app purchases

None

Normal Adventure

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DERE EVIL EXE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE$1.99

Questions

Is Normal Adventure free?
Normal Adventure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DERE EVIL EXE free?
DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Normal Adventure or DERE EVIL EXE?
Normal Adventure and DERE EVIL EXE are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 65 and 4.3K ratings respectively.
Do Normal Adventure or DERE EVIL EXE have ads?
DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Normal Adventure does not.
Which is updated more often, Normal Adventure or DERE EVIL EXE?
Normal Adventure ships an update every 7 months, and DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. Most recently, Normal Adventure was updated on October 14, 2026 and DERE EVIL EXE on October 17, 2026.

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