Product Info

Platform

Switch 2, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC

Publisher

Annapurna Interactive

Developer

Marumittu Games

Genre

Adventure, Puzzle

Players

1

File Size (Minimum)

1.3 GB

Release Date (NA)

Jul 14, 2026

Purchase From

eShop

PSN Store

Microsoft Store

Steam

Epic Games

D-topia is a story-driven indie game set in a futuristic society with a splash of puzzle gameplay. Its soft designs and ambient sound make it a relaxing adventure while having to make tough decisions for the future of D-topia. It’s a unique style of gameplay we experienced at this year’s Summer Game Fest Play Days.

Welcome to D-topia

You arrived in D-topia as the newest Facilitator, a human that helps solve problems within the community that’s driven by AI. Whether it’s a glitch within the system or a human resident problem, you’re there to help smooth things out. However, there’s more to it; the surface reveals only a fraction of the truth. Personal struggles, hidden secrets about the Utopia Project, and philosophical questions will place players in a position to steer the future. Will you create a perfect utopia where AI runs everything for humans, or will it go elsewhere? It showcases what AI can do, and is it the right path to take?

The choices you make can also affect some of the people you meet, whether they are small or large. The major decisions that can alter the course of the game’s story are organized in a decision tree format. You answer a question, and then you are asked another question until a solution is found. If you can’t identify a solution, you must return to the beginning until you discover an answer, regardless of your feelings. For example, should you change the weather for someone so they feel “normal” before taking their exam? Should you tell authorities that someone damaged a Troid in order to get more snacks? These choices can influence your relationship, potentially leading to alternative story paths. If you cannot identify a solution, you start back at the beginning until you discover one, whether you like it or not.

I found that these big decision moments felt impactful, and after choosing an answer, I always wonder what would have happened if I had picked a different answer instead. What would have happened if I had picked this answer instead? Will I be able to still interact with this character, or are they taken out? While the game has only one save file, players can go back and select a chapter to replay to try a different path. Once you complete the chapter, it will overwrite the following chapter. The following chapters are untouched until you play them again. I would have liked to see additional saved files to create more options if you wanted to play different paths in a chapter. There are seven chapters to explore with multiple story endings. It’s a game you can complete within a weekend, but I found myself wanting to replay it to uncover new dialogues, as the characters you interact with carry a certain charm that makes you want to seek them out. If you fill enough hearts in your relationship with a resident of D-topia, you can invite them to a tea time to learn more about them. You can also adopt a cat and feed it every evening. I’d like to see more ways to interact with the cat, such as a cat toy since you can invite a resident for tea.

Outside of relationship building and problem-solving, the indie game offers collecting. It’s not necessary to complete the game but adds another way for player interaction. Players can purchase objects to decorate their apartment. Visually, these objects look wonderful, and I enjoy filling my rooms with them, but unfortunately, they serve no purpose apart from decoration. The idea that I could play on an electric piano or play a retro game on my television set would have some excellent minor features. Another collection is more like an Easter egg hunt where you discover mice that live in the “Block Side” of D-topia. Block Side is the otherworld of D-topia. You can say that the structure of D-topia is hidden behind its visual appearance, which resembles a factory. You will encounter these talking rodents in each chapter, and they will interact with you throughout the story. through each chapter.

Problem Solver

As a Facilitator you’ll be tasked with solving puzzles. You’ll go to work each day to solve a set of puzzles, with the option to do more to earn extra money. Each day there’s a separate style of puzzles. For example, one day you might move numbered blocks to their designated positions, while on another day, you’ll create a path to collect numbers and reach the end. The chimes and sound effects make it feel rewarding when you complete the puzzle too.

They’re fun with their simplistic designs, and you’ll do additional puzzles outside your working hours during story scenarios. It’s one of the big features that drew me into this game. You do have the option to redo these puzzles at your apartment, but personally, I would like to see new puzzles added for fun and to earn additional money to buy more items at the nearby shop.

Feeling Good

The overall design of D-topia feels futuristic, with its minimalist designs from backgrounds to characters along with its color palette, making D-topia feel inviting. Music is very soothing with its soft ambient music and gentle melodies. During my first playthrough, I found myself feeling too relaxed and on the verge of drifting asleep due to the overly soothing soundtrack. It’s not a terrible thing, as it hits the right notes to be a cozy short adventure.

When viewing the Block Side, it carries some of that soft design but in a much darker environment. The sound effects create a factory atmosphere by incorporating mechanical humming noises and omitting the ambient music typically heard in public spaces.

Final Path

D-topia offers a blend of cozy puzzle-solving and meaningful choices that’ll alter the game’s story. Its relaxing atmosphere, charming characters, and story branching make it easy to replay, but there’s room to grow for more features.

A review code was provided by the publisher for this review. D-topia arrives on July 14, 2026 for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Fans can visit the game’s official website for more information and purchasing options.