Normal Adventure vs DERE EVIL EXE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Deliberately normal gameplay
- Challenges player perception
- Meta-commentary on game design
- Unique user experience
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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)
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Normal Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Normal Adventure | DERE EVIL EXE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (65 ratings) | 4.8 (4.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.8% of reviews — better | 91.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 | 4.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 创 谢 | Darius Immanuel Guerrero |
Customer experience
Normal Adventure
DERE EVIL EXE
User reviews
Normal Adventure
From 65 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Normal Adventure
No in-app purchases
DERE EVIL EXE
- Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE$1.99
Questions
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