D1AL-ogue Brings Free Cyberpunk Android Repair Puzzles to Steam January 29

Korean indie studio CherryPicker has announced D1AL-ogue (ダイアローグ), a free-to-play puzzle adventure game launching on Steam January 29, 2026. The four-person development team has created a unique blend of visual novel storytelling and puzzle mechanics set in a cyberpunk world.

Repair Shop for Androids

Players operate a repair shop in a sprawling cyberpunk city, where they diagnose and fix android girls known as E.V.E (electronic life forms). The core gameplay revolves around a diagnostic console that presents circular puzzles, challenging players to identify and repair each android's unique issues.

The game spans one week of interactions, during which players uncover secrets about the city and learn about each android's personal circumstances. The narrative unfolds through meaningful conversations and the puzzle-solving process itself.

A Cast of Unique Characters

The android customers include diverse personalities: a magical girl enthusiast, an elite researcher, and a rescue team member among others. Each character brings their own story and problems to the repair shop, creating opportunities for players to connect with the cyberpunk world's inhabitants.

The game draws clear inspiration from beloved indie titles VA-11 Hall-A and Coffee Talk, both known for their character-driven narratives and cozy atmospheres despite dystopian settings. D1AL-ogue aims to capture that same feeling of meaningful human connection in an inhuman world.

With its pixel art aesthetic, atmospheric cyberpunk setting, and focus on puzzle-based character interactions, D1AL-ogue offers a fresh take on the narrative adventure genre. Best of all, it's completely free to play when it launches on Steam January 29, 2026. The game draws inspiration from narrative-focused indie titles similar to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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