Burn It Down vs DERE Vengeance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Pixel graphics
- Intimate love story
- Simple controls
- Mind-bending puzzles
- Clues and mysteries
- Shadow guides
- Horror modes
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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.
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.
- Fourth-wall-breaking meta-horror
- Sinister pixel art world
- Haunting atmospheric soundtrack
- Challenging but fair platforming
- Psychological horror elements
- Story-rich adventure
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Burn It Down at none against DERE Vengeance's shown. Burn It Down also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). DERE Vengeance's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). 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
Both are free to download. Burn It Down sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DERE Vengeance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Burn It Down ships an update every 3 months, DERE Vengeance every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Burn It Down | DERE Vengeance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (103 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | 88.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 103 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tapinator, Inc. | Darius Immanuel Guerrero |
Customer experience
Burn It Down
DERE Vengeance
User reviews
Burn It Down
From 103 App Store ratingsWhat 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 Vengeance
From App Store reviewsWhat 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
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 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
In-app purchases
Burn It Down
- 3 Shadow Guides$0.99
- Remove ADS$0.99
- Horror mode$0.99
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- 12 Shadow Guides$2.99
- 50 Shadow Guides$9.99
DERE Vengeance
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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