Comparison

Sweet Hazard 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

Sweet Hazard

Survive an endless zombie horde in a ruined city. This top-down shooter challenges you to master weaponry, manage limited ammo, and strategically run to outlast the undead. Earn cash to buy and upgrade weapons, and witness evolving news headlines as you progress.

Highlights
  • Top-down run-and-gun gameplay
  • Fight endless zombie hordes
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Limited ammo and strategic running
  • Earn cash for weapon upgrades
  • Dynamic news headlines
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Airdropped into a ruined city and surrounded by a zombie horde, you will fight an endless battle against the living dead. Sweet Hazard is a top-down, run-and-gun shooter that challenges you to survive against impossible odds. Master your weaponry, steel your nerves, and never take your eyes off the dead – and you'll survive for as long as your skills hold out. [Features] - Kill zombies in a ruined city as much as you can - There are five type of weapons, including knife and machine gun - Your ammo count is limited. This game is not all about shooting, you need to run, if needed. - You can earn cash buy killing zombies or completing missions. Use the cash to buy weapons and upgrade them! - As you kill more zombies, the content of headline news changes, check it out! - Share your game play videos with friends!

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

Sweet Hazard4 screens
DERE EVIL EXE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sweet Hazard at none against DERE EVIL EXE's shown. Sweet Hazard also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). DERE EVIL EXE's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 89) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sweet Hazard sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DERE EVIL EXE 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 EVIL EXE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Sweet Hazard's written reviews are positive against 92% of DERE EVIL EXE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sweet Hazard ships an update every 2 months, DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sweet Hazard versus DERE EVIL EXE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweet HazardDERE EVIL EXE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (89 ratings)4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings894.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB133 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOdencat Inc.Darius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Sweet Hazard

All ratings88 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative3.4%

DERE EVIL EXE

All ratings4,290 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,179 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.7%

Bugs and requests

Sweet Hazard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

3 purchases

Sweet Hazard

One-time3
  • Money Clip$0.99
  • Briefcase of Cash$4.99
  • Bank Vault$9.99
1 purchases

DERE EVIL EXE

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

Questions

Is Sweet Hazard free?
Sweet Hazard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DERE EVIL EXE free?
DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sweet Hazard or DERE EVIL EXE?
DERE EVIL EXE is rated higher. Sweet Hazard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Sweet Hazard or DERE EVIL EXE have ads?
DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Sweet Hazard does not.
Which is updated more often, Sweet Hazard or DERE EVIL EXE?
Sweet Hazard ships an update every 2 months, and DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. Most recently, Sweet Hazard was updated on November 6, 2026 and DERE EVIL EXE on November 6, 2026.

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