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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Buitopia DVD
Ben Wheele · Published by Nondoon · Official site ↗
Content notice: Contains cartoon violence and references to alcohol abuse & depression.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
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.
Indie, Casual · 2026 · More free games
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.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10, 11 (64bit)
- Processor: 2.0 GHz 64-bit
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5000 MB available space
Recommended
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
