How to Play Angels of Death on Android with JoiPlay
You have probably seen Rachel and Zack everywhere, in fan art, in clips from the anime, and in lists of classic indie horror games, and now you want to play the original game on your phone. You can, and you do not need a PC running beside you. Angels of Death is built in RPG Maker VX Ace, so it runs on Android through JoiPlay with the RPG Maker Plugin. This guide shows you how to set up your own legal copy, add it the right way, handle the Runtime Package prompt if it appears, and get through the first floor without control problems.
Quick Facts
| Engine | Plugin needed | Price | Where to get it legally |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPG Maker VX Ace | RPG Maker Plugin | Paid for the complete version | Your own copy from Steam |
The Japanese title is Satsuriku no Tenshi. You add this game to JoiPlay with Game.exe, not with index.html, because index.html is only for MV and MZ games. If you enjoy this style of story driven horror, our roundup of Horror Games to Play on JoiPlay is a good place to find your next game after this one.
What Is Angels of Death?
Angels of Death was created by Hoshikuzu KRNKRN. It was first released episodically as a free game in 2015, then released complete on Steam in 2016, published by Vaka Game Magazine. The game later grew beyond its original release. It was adapted into a manga and into a 2018 anime series, which is how many people first heard about Rachel and Zack.
The premise is simple to explain and hard to forget. A 13 year old girl, Rachel Gardner, wakes up in a strange building with little memory of how she got there. The building is split into floors, and each floor has its own master who hunts intruders. Nobody on those floors is friendly, and nobody explains the rules in a kind way.
On the bottom floor, Rachel meets Isaac Foster, called Zack. He is a bandaged killer who carries a scythe, and he is exactly as dangerous as he looks. Instead of a normal meeting, the two make a deal. Rachel will help Zack escape the building, and in return he promises to kill her once they are out.
That deal drives the whole story. You move floor by floor, solve the problems each floor puts in front of you, and learn more about both characters as you climb.
One content note matters before you download anything. This is a horror game with violence and dark themes throughout. It is not a jump scare collection, but the story goes to heavy places, so check that you are comfortable with that before you start.
Why the Engine Matters for This Game
The version covered here is the PC game, played on Android through JoiPlay. That is why the engine matters so much.
RPG Maker VX Ace games need the RPG Maker Plugin inside JoiPlay. Without the plugin, JoiPlay cannot launch a VX Ace game at all. If you want the full explanation of how the app and plugin work together, read our guide to the JoiPlay RPG Maker Plugin before you install anything.
The file clue is easy once you know it:
- ✅ Game.exe in the game folder means an XP, VX or VX Ace game, so you need the RPG Maker Plugin
- ✅ index.html inside a www folder means an MV or MZ game, so you need no plugin
- ❌ An Android APK from a random site is not the game, so avoid one tap installers that promise the full game
What You Need Before Starting
Collect everything first, and the setup below takes only a few minutes:
- ✅ An Android phone with enough free space for JoiPlay, the plugin, and the extracted game folder
- ✅ Download and Install Joiplay app.
- ✅ The RPG Maker Plugin installed from the same official sources
- ✅ Your own copy of Angels of Death, with the complete Steam release as the simplest legal source
- ✅ An extraction app such as ZArchiver, in case your copy arrives as an archive
- ✅ A little patience for the first launch, which can take longer than later launches
A quick warning on sources. Get JoiPlay and its plugins. Do not use random APK sites. Our guide on Where to Download Games for JoiPlay explains how to judge game download sources safely. Use a complete copy you own, because a partial folder often fails for reasons that have nothing to do with JoiPlay.
Step by Step: Set Up Angels of Death on JoiPlay
Follow these steps in order. Do not skip the extraction step, even if the folder looks ready.
Part 1: Install JoiPlay and the Plugin
- Download and Install Joiplay app.
- Download the RPG Maker Plugin from the same official source and install it as its own app.
- Open JoiPlay once, so it can detect the plugin you just installed.
- If JoiPlay asks for storage permission, allow it, because the app needs to read your game folder.
Install both parts before you add the game. Adding the game first and the plugin later is a common reason for a confusing first error.
Part 2: Copy and Extract the Game Folder
- On your PC, find your own copy of Angels of Death and copy the complete game folder, or its archive, to your phone.
- If the game is inside a ZIP or similar archive, open it in ZArchiver and extract it fully into its own folder on internal storage.
- Wait until extraction finishes completely, with no errors shown.
- Open the extracted folder and confirm you can see Game.exe with the game data folders around it.
- Do not rename Game.exe or any folder inside the game, because the game looks for its files by exact name.
Keep the folder on internal storage if you can. Internal storage is faster and more reliable than a slow memory card during loading and saving.
Part 3: Add the Game to JoiPlay
- Open JoiPlay and tap the + button to add a new game.
- Enter the name Angels of Death, so you can find it easily in your library.
- Browse to the extracted game folder and select Game.exe.
- Confirm the entry, then tap the game in your JoiPlay library to launch it.
- Allow extra time on the first launch, and do not close the app if the screen stays busy for a while.
If the game opens to its title screen, your basic setup is done. The next section covers the one prompt that can appear before the title screen for some copies.
If JoiPlay Asks for a Runtime Package
Some XP, VX and VX Ace games prompt for an RTP, short for Runtime Package, when you first launch them. The RTP holds shared files that the game expects to find. Angels of Death can prompt for the RPG Maker VX Ace Runtime Package, so do not panic if you see that message. It does not mean your copy is broken.
Add the package inside JoiPlay:
- Open JoiPlay and go to Settings.
- Tap Runtime Package.
- Tap Add Runtime Package.
- Select the RPG Maker VX Ace Runtime Package file.
- Go back to your library and launch the game again.
Only add the package that matches VX Ace. A package for a different RPG Maker version will not fix a VX Ace prompt. If no prompt appears for your copy, you do not need to add anything, and you can skip this section completely.
First Launch Notes
The opening of Angels of Death is story heavy, so your first session will involve a lot of reading and walking, with short bursts of danger between the calm parts. That rhythm suits a phone well, but a few mobile notes will make the first hour smoother.
The biggest adjustment is movement. There are chase sequences where you run from the floor masters, and those moments ask for quick, clean direction changes. On the virtual gamepad that takes practice, because a missed corner can cost you the chase. Spend a minute in a safe area turning sharply, so your thumbs learn the pad before a chase forces the lesson.
💡 If you own a Bluetooth controller, pair it for the chase heavy floors. Precise movement is the one part of this game that clearly feels better on physical sticks and buttons than on glass.
Reading is the other half of the experience. The text heavy story sections suit short sessions, since you can finish a conversation or a floor section, save, and stop. Use the in game save whenever the game offers it, rather than pushing on when you know you need to stop soon. Saves live inside the game folder, so do not move or rename that folder after you start playing, or you may lose track of your progress.
Two more habits help on a phone screen. Save before you enter a new floor area, so a failed chase does not send you back far. And keep your thumbs low on the virtual gamepad, so quick direction changes stay accurate when it matters.
Common Problems
Most problems with this setup fall into a few familiar groups. Work through this table before you reinstall anything.
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| JoiPlay will not launch the game | RPG Maker Plugin missing or out of date | Install or update the plugin, reopen JoiPlay, and add the game again |
| Message about a missing Runtime Package | The game needs the VX Ace RTP | Add it through Settings, Runtime Package, Add Runtime Package |
| Missing file error at start | Incomplete extraction or renamed folders | Delete the folder, extract fully again, and change nothing inside it |
| Black screen on launch | First load still running, or a damaged copy | Wait longer on first launch, then check your extraction |
| Chase sequences feel impossible | Virtual gamepad precision | Practice turns in a safe area, or use a controller |
If JoiPlay itself closes, freezes, or refuses to open any game, the problem is wider than this one title. Our general guide to JoiPlay Not Working walks through app level fixes in a sensible order, so use it when several games fail at once.
One more check before you reinstall anything. Confirm you selected Game.exe when you added the game, not another file from the folder. Fixing that entry takes less than a minute.
Conclusion
Angels of Death is a strong fit for JoiPlay once you respect the basics. It is an RPG Maker VX Ace game, so you need JoiPlay plus the RPG Maker Plugin, your own complete copy of the game, a full extraction, and Game.exe as the file you select. Handle the VX Ace Runtime Package prompt if it appears, give the chases a little practice on the virtual gamepad, and save often. Do that, and Rachel and Zack’s deal, floor by floor, works on your phone the way it should.