Founded in 2007 and based in Paris, DotEmu is known for bringing classic retro games to modern platforms. They have published and developed titles such as Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, Ys Origin, and Streets of Rage 4. In 2021, the company was acquired by Focus Entertainment.
In 2017, the publisher significantly expanded its portfolio through key releases and specialized physical editions. The company collaborated with Pastagames to release
Pang Adventures, modernizing the classic arcade balloon-popping series for contemporary audiences. That same year, they published the remake
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, revitalizing the classic
Wonder Boy intellectual property.
Beyond digital distribution, the publisher targeted collectors by releasing Nihon Falcom's action role-playing game
Ys Origin in 2017. To cater to dedicated fans, they produced multiple physical variants, including the
Ys Origin [Collector's Edition] and the highly restricted
Ys Origin [Strictly Limited Collector's Edition]. These releases highlighted a corporate strategy centered on preserving gaming history through high-quality physical preservation and strategic partnerships with boutique physical distributors.