THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake

Shooter· Action· On-Rails Shooter· Arcade

Released Aug 2025

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.

45% positive · 586 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $24.99

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Evaluation

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake launched on August 7, 2025 as a remake of the classic rail-shooter. The developer released a steady stream of patches in the weeks and months following launch — fixing bugs, improving visuals, resolving achievement issues, and adding Steam Deck compatibility — with the most recent update on February 3, 2026. However, all of these post-launch updates have been maintenance and polish patches (bug fixes, visual improvements, compatibility work) rather than new content additions. There is no DLC listed on the store, no announced future content, no roadmap, and no developer statement indicating that additional content is planned. The game launched as a complete remake and the developer's post-launch activity reflects standard quality-of-life support, not an ongoing content program. There are no signals of future content from the developer.

Evidence

Official launch announcement for August 7, 2025, describing the full feature set: remastered music, modern graphics, co-op mode, and multiple endings. No mention of post-launch content plans.

news post · Jun 19, 2025 source content shipped

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Store description presents the game as a complete remake with a defined feature set. No DLC, season pass, or future content is mentioned.

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Media

Details

Developer

MegaPixel Studio S. A.

Publisher

Forever Entertainment S. A.

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Action On-Rails Shooter Shooter Arcade 3D First-Person Horror 1990's Zombies Old School Combat Controller Multiple Endings Local Co-Op Local Multiplayer

About this game

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.

In February 2000, a small city was suddenly overrun by hostile creatures. Two AMS agents, James Taylor and Gary Stewart, were sent to investigate. Upon arrival, they noticed that the situation resembled the Curien Mansion incident from 1998. Determined to uncover the source of the infestation, they began shooting their way through hordes of creatures.

Remastered music (with the classic soundtrack also available in the game)
Modern graphics
Gameplay faithful to the original game
Co-op mode
Multiple endings and branching levels

Classic Campaign: Almost two years after the events of the first installment, AMS agents James Taylor and Gary Stewart are deployed to investigate a city seized by undead creatures.
Boss Mode: Take on the challenge of defeating the game’s bosses as fast as you can.
Training Mode: Polish your skills in several available training scenarios to improve your abilities before deploying on a mission.