Action-adventure puzzle solver Diluted is one of eight new free games available on Steam

Steam has kicked off 2026 by adding eight new games that are free to purchase on their store, with one of them being a brand new puzzle solving action-adventure called Diluted.

The narrative based game follows Archie, a young orphan who is plagued with a living nightmare called the Azell. 

In order to rid himself of the Azell, Archie must explore the dangerous Shade Woods to find the ingredients required to cure him from the terrifying condition. 

As always, it is never that easy. You will have to explore Shade Woods for the ingredients for the cure with limited resources, and will have to fight hostile creatures along the way to uncover the truth about the Azell.

If you like the sound of the above, you can get the game for yourself here.

What other free games have been released on Steam this month?

Poker Fate- ACG Texas Hold’em: An anime-based game on the most popular variant of poker. The game is great for all skill levels that gives beginners an easy-to-follow guide while also having thrilling tournaments for experienced players.

Youchosis: In the aim of finding the “perfect afterlife”, you explore a variety of dimensions in the horror-based thriller that will leave you squirming with fear.

Space Aces: Starting off as a novice, you evolve from a rookie space pilot with the aim of becoming the best pilot in the galaxy. Acquire elite gear and create your own powerful clan as you fight in offline and online modes.

Monstro Maestro: You play as a conductor trapped in a haunted and crazy mansion! After a jealous ghost takes possession of your orchestra,  you must explore every corner of the mansion, complete musical challenges, and rebuild your troupe.

Humanoid: Your aim is to escape a robot factory while destroying as many robots as you can and taking out the controllers before they launch an attack on Earth in this 8-bit arcade game. 

Little Smiles Daycare: You are trapped in an abandoned daycare and have to find out what caused the haunting of the daycare before someone finds you first.

Fall Asleep: The terrifying first-person horror sees you trapped in a nightmare, and the only way out is up. Try to escape before the dream swallows you up.