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Avoid'em

v1.0

Geisha Tokyo

80 ratings

Report updated Apr 1, 2026

What Is Avoid'em?

Avoid'em is a minimalist, reflex-based arcade game that challenges players to dodge incoming obstacles. Positioned within the highly competitive "Casual Games" category, the app relies on a simple, high-difficulty loop that appeals to players seeking quick, reflex-testing sessions. The app’s primary value proposition is its familiar, Undertale-inspired gameplay mechanics, which have fostered a dedicated, albeit small, user base. However, the product currently suffers from significant retention issues due to a lack of content depth and the absence of a progress-saving system.

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Mixed
Undertale-inspired Gameplay
Lack of Content/Short Length... Show more

What does it look like?

What are the key features?

Obstacle Avoidance GameplayBasic

Core mechanic requiring players to dodge various incoming obstacles to progress.

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Mixed

Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate undertale-inspired gameplay, but report lack of content/short length.

What Users Love

Undertale-inspired Gameplay

I really love this game because you can definitely tell that it's based off of undertale.

It’s SOOOOO mutch like undertale... the battles exactly like undertale an I love undertale so I love it

Pain Points

Lack of Content/Short Length

I was really disappointed when I found out it only had 10 levels

There are only 5 levels so please add more levels!

High confidence · 33 reviews available

What are the pros and cons?

Pros

  • Strong core gameplay loop
  • Intuitive controls
  • Niche appeal to Undertale fans

Cons

  • Severe lack of content
  • No progress saving/checkpoints
  • No meta-progression

What is the market outlook?

Growth Opportunities

  • Implement checkpoint system
  • Expand level library
  • Add leaderboards

Market Threats

  • High user churn
  • Hyper-casual market saturation
  • Competitors with better content cadence

Who competes with Avoid'em?

Contenders

MeteorDodge!

MeteorDodge!

3.9 (9)

CLICKTEAM LLC USA

Directly replicates the minimalist, reflex-based obstacle avoidance loop with a similar casual arcade aesthetic.

Don't Touch The Spikes

Don't Touch The Spikes

4.3 (9K)

Ketchapp

A highly popular reflex-based avoidance game that targets the same casual demographic looking for quick, challenging sessions.

What are the key takeaways?

Avoid'em is a divisive games app that is completely free. With a 3.2/5 rating from 80 reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate undertale-inspired gameplay, though lack of content/short length remains a common concern.

Best for: Casual gamers looking for simple, reflex-based arcade challenges.

How much does it cost?

Model: free

Tiers:
Free to play

The app is offered as a free-to-play title with no explicit mention of in-app purchases or subscriptions, suggesting a simple, ad-supported or entry-level gaming model.

iOS Version

1.0

Release Date

Feb 5, 2019

iOS Price

Free

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Marlvel.ai. “Avoid'em Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 1, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/games/avoid-em

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