Annapurna’s next three games are a turn-based musical, a Zelda-like adventure, and a puzzle game exploring a utopian society

Publisher Annapurna Interactive has revealed three new games in its latest digital showcase, all of which are playable at this week’s Tokyo Game Show.

Annapurna is known for publishing well-loved games like Outer Wilds, Stray, the most recent To a T, and Eurogamer’s 2023 Game of the Year Cocoon. There are always high expectations, then, as to what it’s supporting next.

The first of these three games is D-topia, a puzzle-adventure game from Marumittu Games that features a minimalist sci-fi aesthetic as a young boy seeks to question how to find happiness if life is a utopia?

Expect choice-based gameplay and a very cute grumpy cat. It’s set for release next year across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 1 and 2, and PC (Steam, Epic).

Next up is People of Note, described as “a full fledged musical, condensed into a video game” – specifically, a turn-based RPG. The trailer shows a young female star in a singing contest, a colourful futuristic world, and musical battles against strange creatures.

Of course, any music game like this lives and breathes by its songs – thankfully, this sounds like it could have some Kpop Demon Hunters-esque bangers. It’s coming from Iridium Studios and will be out next year on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam, Epic).

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Lastly, there’s the Zelda-like adventure Demi and the Fractured Dream from developer Yarn Owl. A “tribute to classic action-adventure games”, it features hack and slash combat with puzzle solving and platforming, plus ethereal visuals.

Once again, it’s due out next year across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 1 and 2, and PC (Steam, Epic).

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“Annapurna Interactive is making its debut at this year’s Tokyo Game Show and we couldn’t imagine a better way to participate in this iconic event than by showcasing three great new titles from amazing indie studios,” said Leanne Loombe, head of games at Annapurna Interactive.

“From the wonderful puzzle adventure D-topia, to the catchy, innovative turn-based musical RPG People of Note, and a beautiful love letter to the classic action-adventure genre with Demi and the Fractured Dream, these games embody our vision of supporting world-class developers who are pushing the boundaries of artist story telling.”

Last year, the majority of Annapurna’s staff quit in a mass exodus following a dispute with the company’s owner.

Today’s showcase was the second since then, with February’s showcase featuring a number of games now available.