An independent game, without ads or microtransaction traps, which is a hit on Steam? It’s possible. D1AL-ogue, a little cyberpunk UFO with a cozy look, has won over players with its unique atmosphere and intelligent gameplay. And the best news: it’s 100% free.
Released on February 5, 2026, this narrative puzzle by CherryPicker, published by Jungle Game Lab, immediately appealed to the community. On Steam, it already has 95% positive ratings, with over 700 reviews. “The new cyberpunk game on Steam is completely free and has received overwhelmingly positive reviews.”
A narrative puzzle in a retro-futuristic world
D1AL-ogue immerses us in Chroma City, a cyberpunk district populated by robots called EVEs. We play a repairman responsible for treating these conscious entities by synthesizing their defective components.
The heart of the gameplay is based on a circular puzzle system: you have to align modules of the same color while managing the temperature of the device to avoid overheating. But be careful, each EVE has specific needs: the right module must be placed in the right place in its core. Result: a game that is strategic, relaxing, and immersive.
A serious alternative to VA-11 Hall-A or Coffee Talk
If you liked VA-11 Hall-A Or Coffee Talkyou risk falling under its spell. D1AL-ogue uses the principle of text chats, soothing soundscape and retro pixel-art visuals. The exchanges with robot customers are often funny, sometimes a little suggestive, but never explicit.
On the design side, no trace of automatically generated elements. “All assets used in the game are either completely hand-created or licensed assets.” An important clarification, at a time when AI games are proliferating on Steam.
A free game, really?
D1AL-ogue is offered entirely for free, with no ads or paid options to unlock. “For now, players have access to the full game without microtransactions,” says GameRant. Nothing to buy, nothing to worry about.
The game is part of a series of 8 titles launched simultaneously by Jungle Game Lab. Most of them also benefit from very positive feedback, but it is D1AL-ogue that stands out from the rest. A discreet game, but which has all the makings of a future classic of cozy gaming.