Choose DERE EVIL EXE
Choose DERE EVIL EXE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DERE EVIL EXE launched in 2018.
DERE EVIL EXE vs HopBound
DERE EVIL EXE and HopBound both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. DERE EVIL EXE (2018) is 2 years older than HopBound (2020). DERE EVIL EXE scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than HopBound (80.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose HopBound
Choose HopBound if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HopBound launched in 2020.
Both DERE EVIL EXE and HopBound sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 DERE EVIL EXE |  HopBound | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (138 reviews) | 80.6% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Darius Immanuel Guerrero | Darius Immanuel Guerrero |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DERE EVIL EXE (2018) is 2 years older than HopBound (2020).
- DERE EVIL EXE scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than HopBound (80.6% positive).
- HopBound is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than DERE EVIL EXE (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
DERE EVIL EXE vs HopBound — FAQ
- Should I play DERE EVIL EXE or HopBound first?
- If you want chronology, DERE EVIL EXE (2018) came out before HopBound (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are DERE EVIL EXE and HopBound similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.