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Classic DS horror reborn.
Released 27 Oct 2025
Classic DS horror reborn. Awaken in an abandoned hospital with no memory, no escape and unspeakable horrors lurking in the dark. The horror classic Dementium: The Ward returns, enhanced for 4K display and Steam Deck Verified, where every shadow hides a new threat, and every corridor a new nightmare.
Developed by Atooi · Published by Atooi









Dementium: The Ward has about 250 positive and 37 negative player reviews out of a total 287. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.
Classic DS horror reborn. Step into the twisted halls of Dementium: The Ward, the cult classic survival horror that redefined handheld terror, now remastered for PC supporting 4K resolution.
Setting
Awakening alone in a derelict hospital with no memory of how you got there, you’ll confront grotesque creatures, unravel a chilling mystery, and struggle to survive with nothing but improvised weapons and your wits. Every flicker of light, every echo in the corridor, every drop of blood tells a story you won’t forget.
Overview
Originally a groundbreaking horror experience on the Nintendo DS, Dementium: The Ward has been reborn for a new generation with enhanced visuals, smoother controls, and the same relentless atmosphere that made it infamous. Equal parts survival challenge and psychological nightmare, it’s a journey into darkness that fans of Silent Hill and Doom 3 cannot miss.
Will you escape the ward… or will you be consumed by it?
Display Modes
RETRO (240P)
RETRO CRT (240P with CRT scan-lines)
HI-RES (supports up to 4K)
HI-RES CRT (supports up to 4K with CRT scan-lines)
Check out the screenshots above for examples of each display mode.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 28 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
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