- Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
- Release Date: Jul 14, 2026
- Also On: Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, Switch
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Jul 14, 2026D-topia successfully combines a casual adventure with four enjoyable types of logic puzzles and a surprisingly thoughtful story about AI, happiness and social control. Its clean visual style and carefree soundtrack create a calm atmosphere, while the Block Side and the residents’ personal struggles add an unsettling edge beneath the surface. I would have preferred more puzzles and a faster way for the story to unfold, but the variety of side activities helps support its slower pace. D-topia may not offer a perfect version of puzzle-based happiness, but it comes close enough to be worth a visit.
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Jul 14, 2026Overall, D-topia has been a refreshing and enjoyable experience. The puzzle difficulty is pitched well for the most part, erring on the easier side to keep things flowing, and interacting with the people of D-topia is rewarding as we get to know and help them. Being able to use items we purchased in any way would have been nice, but it’s a small blemish on what was otherwise a well paced take on AI, and the future of humanity alongside it.