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Buitopia DVD

A short interactive DVD game. Today is Jess's Birthday! Can you find her a suitable gift? Just don't get distracted and forget about Jess. DVDs can't be cursed... right? Yeah it's fine.

Developer
Ben Wheele
Publisher
Nondoon
Release
October 9, 2026
20 days ago
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About the Game

It's Jess's Birthday

Make choices, solve puzzles and discover secrets as you explore the surreal world of Buitopia DVD.
A game about nostalgia, escapism and what lurks inside 'dead' physical media. Created by animator Ben Wheele.

Note: Press M or 'select button' to enter the main menu.
Here you can toggle Subtitles, Volume and Rumble.

Features

  • Animated interactive fiction

  • Short duration

  • Original soundtrack

  • Voice acting

  • Light puzzle elements

  • Various endings

  • It's a nightmare, never ever put this in your DVD player


It's a DVD game...?

Yes this is actually a real DVD game! This digital edition makes it playable on PC, but this is still a DVD.
Expect lofi video, interlaced visuals and classic DVD-menu navigation.


As a bonus, the DVD file is also included; burn it to disc yourself for the full DVD experience! Enjoy the whirring, chugging sounds of your DVD player struggling through the menus.

It's been 20 Years

Originally started back in 2006... the project was abandoned and lost for many years... only to be re-discovered and now finally completed.  

Physical Edition

The 'collectors' physical edition DVD is available to purchase separately, which includes a Steam key. 

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