Comparison

Burn It Down 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

Burn It Down

Embark on a chilling pixel-art adventure to find your kidnapped love. Uncover dark truths and solve mind-bending puzzles in this intimate, story-driven experience. Navigate a mysterious mansion with simple controls and discover clues to unravel the mystery.

Highlights
  • Pixel graphics
  • Intimate love story
  • Simple controls
  • Mind-bending puzzles
  • Clues and mysteries
  • Shadow guides
  • Horror modes
Features
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You awaken in your mansion and discover that your love is missing. She has been kidnapped but it's unclear as to by whom and why. Your mission is to find her and, on this journey, you'll discover truths that will change your relationship forever... Features ----------- * beautiful and chilling pixel graphics * an intimate not-what-you-think love story * only two control inputs: left & right * cryptic mind-bending puzzles * clues and mysteries are scattered throughout * shadow guides to help you when you're stumped * new: blood and horror modes * new: leaderboards and achievements About Tapinator Tapinator (Ticker: TAPM) designs, develops, and publishes games on mobile platforms. The Company’s portfolio includes over 300 mobile gaming titles that, collectively, have achieved over 400 million downloads. Tapinator is headquartered in New York. For more info, visit Tapinator.com.

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

Burn It Down4 screens
DERE EVIL EXE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DERE EVIL EXE at 4.8 against Burn It Down's 4.2. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 68%) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 103). Burn It Down's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Burn It Down sells 5 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Burn It Down's written reviews are positive against 92% of DERE EVIL EXE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burn It Down ships an update every 3 months, DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Burn It Down versus DERE EVIL EXE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurn It DownDERE EVIL EXE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (103 ratings)4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1034.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB133 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTapinator, Inc.Darius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Burn It Down

All ratings103 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews409 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative20.3%

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

Burn It Down

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Addictive and engaging
  • 🎨 Retro-style graphics
  • 💡 Interesting story and atmosphere

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs at certain levels
  • 🎮 Frustrating controls and timing
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔚 Disappointing or unsatisfying ending

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

Burn It Down

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Character getting stuck or floating at certain levels
  • Game crashing or freezing
  • Inconsistent or unresponsive controls
  • Ads not pausing the in-game timer

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a jump button
  • Improve level design and difficulty progression
  • Expand the story and lore
  • Optimize performance and reduce crashes

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

5 purchases

Burn It Down

One-time5
  • 3 Shadow Guides$0.99
  • Remove ADS$0.99
  • Horror mode$0.99
Show 2 more
  • 12 Shadow Guides$2.99
  • 50 Shadow Guides$9.99
1 purchases

DERE EVIL EXE

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

Questions

Is Burn It Down free?
Burn It Down 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, Burn It Down or DERE EVIL EXE?
DERE EVIL EXE is rated higher. Burn It Down averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Burn It Down or DERE EVIL EXE have ads?
DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Burn It Down does not.
Which is updated more often, Burn It Down or DERE EVIL EXE?
Burn It Down ships an update every 3 months, and DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. Most recently, Burn It Down was updated on October 13, 2026 and DERE EVIL EXE on October 17, 2026.

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