Planned Release Date: October 2026

About This 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.

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 ISO 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

A 'collectors' physical edition DVD will be available to purchase separately, which includes a Steam key. 

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Contains cartoon violence and references to alcohol abuse & depression.