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Neither. Dementium II on Steam is a restoration of the original 2010 Nintendo DS game, rebuilt by Atooi — and it is not the same thing as the 2013 PC version you may already own.
That last part is the bit people keep getting wrong, because Dementium II has now been released on PC twice by two completely different studios. Here is what actually happened.
The three versions of Dementium II
| Version | Year | Platform | Developer | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dementium II (original) | 2010 | Nintendo DS | Renegade Kid | SouthPeak Games |
| Dementium II HD | 2013 | Windows, Mac OS X | Memetic Games | Digital Tribe Games |
| Dementium II (2026) | 2026 | Windows (Steam) | Atooi | Atooi |
The original launched on Nintendo DS in North America on 4 May 2010 and in Europe on 25 June 2010. The 2013 HD release was a third-party conversion: Memetic Games developed it and Digital Tribe Games published it, with Renegade Kid not involved.
The 2026 Steam release is the first PC version made by the people who built the game. Renegade Kid dissolved in 2016 when its two co-founders went their separate ways; Jools Watsham, who co-founded it, formed Atooi, which developed and self-published this version.
So is it a remake?
No, and Atooi does not call it one. The store page describes it as the original Dementium II restored by the team who made it. The distinction matters in practice:
A remake rebuilds the game
New assets, new engine, often new level geometry and rebalanced combat. Nothing in the 2026 release is presented that way.
A port moves the game
Same content, new platform, minimal change — which is roughly what the 2013 HD version was.
A restoration fixes what the hardware forced
The clearest example: on Nintendo DS you had to choose between holding your flashlight and holding a weapon, because the handheld could not give you both. In the 2026 version you hold both at once. That was never an artistic choice, it was a 2010 hardware limit, and removing it is the kind of change only the original developers can make confidently.
Should you buy it if you own the 2013 version?
Probably yes, with a caveat. The 2013 HD release and the 2026 release are separate Steam products from separate studios, so owning one gives you no discount on the other. The 2026 version is $14.99 and currently sits at 96% positive from 146 reviews, up +2 places to #14 on the Steam 250 weekly chart.
The honest caveat
Dementium II is a 2010 Nintendo DS game. A restoration does not change its bones: corridor-heavy level design, a save system built around a handheld play session, and combat that was designed for a stylus and a d-pad. If you want a modern horror FPS, this is not that. If you want a specific, well-regarded piece of handheld horror history running properly on a PC for the first time, it is.
It is also English-only, with no other language options listed on Steam.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dementium II on Steam a remake?
No. Atooi describes it as a restoration of the original 2010 Nintendo DS game rather than a remake. The content is the original game, with hardware-imposed limitations such as having to choose between a flashlight and a weapon removed.
Is the 2026 Dementium II the same as Dementium II HD from 2013?
No. The 2013 Windows and Mac version was developed by Memetic Games and published by Digital Tribe Games, without Renegade Kid's involvement. The 2026 Steam release was made by Atooi, the studio of original co-creator Jools Watsham. They are separate products.
Who originally made Dementium II?
Renegade Kid developed it and SouthPeak Games published it for Nintendo DS in 2010. Renegade Kid dissolved in 2016 when its co-founders formed separate studios.
Do I need to play Dementium: The Ward first?
Dementium II continues William Redmoor's story from Dementium: The Ward, so the first game adds context, but the sequel opens by establishing his situation and works on its own.
How much is Dementium II on Steam?
14.99 dollars. It released on Steam on 20 October 2026.
Is Dementium II worth it in 2026?
It holds 96% positive from 146 reviews and reached #14 on the Steam 250 weekly chart. It is a 2010 handheld game at heart, so expect corridor-based level design rather than modern horror FPS pacing.
Sources and citation
- Dementium II original release dates, platforms, developer, publisher and the 2013 Memetic Games PC version
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dementium_II - Renegade Kid dissolving in 2016 and its co-founders forming separate studios
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/08/renegade_kid_closes_as_co-founders_launch_separate_studios - 2026 Steam release price, developer, publisher, languages and store description, retrieved 25 October 2026
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5342930/ - Chart position, score and review count
https://steam250.com/7day
