Annapurna Unveils 3 Indie Showstoppers at TGS — D-topia, People of Note (a Turn-Based Musical RPG), and Demi and the Fractured Dream
Annapurna Interactive opened an Annapurna Direct ahead of Tokyo Game Show and revealed three new indie games, all of which will be playable at TGS later this week. The showcase included a puzzle-adventure, a turn-based musical RPG, and a classic action-adventure — each with a 2026 target window and multi-platform plans.
- 1. D-topia
- 2. People of Note
D-topia
D-topia is a gently paced puzzle-adventure from Marumittu Games. In it, players act as a Facilitator, tending to the D-topia residential facility and solving puzzles that emphasize exploration and choice. According to Annapurna, the setting is a “seemingly perfect society managed by A.I.” and the game focuses on “nuanced choices that uncover the human heart of this perfectly happy world.”
Platforms announced include Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC (Steam and the Epic Games Store), and Xbox Series X. Annapurna lists a 2026 release window for the title.
People of Note
People of Note is a turn-based musical RPG from Iridium Studios. The team describes the project as a “full-fledged musical condensed into a video game.” Moreover, the story, battles, and core mechanics are driven by musical presentation and structure.
The game is planned for PlayStation 5, Windows PC (Steam and the Epic Games Store), and Xbox Series X, with a 2026 release window stated.
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Demi and the Fractured Dream
Demi and the Fractured Dream is an action-adventure from Yarn Owl that leans on influences like 3D Legend of Zelda games, Journey, and Devil May Cry. The player controls a “voidsent born into the world of Somnus seeking the way to escape his cursed fate,” and can expect hack-and-slash combat plus environmental puzzles.
The title is targeting Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC (Steam and the Epic Games Store), and Xbox Series X in 2026.
What to expect at TGS
All three games will be playable at Tokyo Game Show later this week. In addition, each announcement included platform and 2026 windows but no exact release dates yet. Finally, trailers are available from Annapurna and the developers for anyone who wants an early look.
