Best Steampunk

The beginning of the seventh story arc in the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. It’s 1890, in America, the Steel Ball Run — the first horse racing championship across the North American continent — was about to begin. Johnny Joestar, once being hailed as a genius jockey, is now paraly...

"Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities" is a touring production by the Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil that premiered in Montreal in 2014. Directed by Michel Laprise, the show is set in the late nineteenth century and follows an inventor whose world is disrupted by the arrival of mysterious...

Final Fantasy VI is a masterpiece JRPG that represents the pinnacle of the 16-bit era. It features a sprawling narrative with a large, well-developed ensemble cast, each with unique abilities and personal story arcs, set in a world blending magic and steampunk technology. The game is renowned for it...

That jumbled piece of architecture, that cacophony of hissing steam and creaking joints, with smoke billowing from it as it moves on its own... That castle is home to the magnificent wizard Howl, infamous for both his magical prowess and for being a womanizer—or so the rumor goes in Sophie Hatter's...

Return of the Obra Dinn is a unique detective adventure where you investigate the fate of a missing ship and its crew. Using a pocket watch that allows you to witness moments from the past, you must piece together clues and deduce the identities of each passenger before its too late. Its innovative...

Riders from around the world gather in the Wild West for the race of the century! Johnny Joestar, a former jockey paralyzed from the waist down, comes to spectate, and momentarily regains the ability to walk while watching a duel fought by Gyro Zeppeli. Desperate to learn more about this power, John...

Arcane is an animated Netflix series exploring the conflict between the utopian city of Piltover and the downtrodden undercity of Zaun. The show’s intricate steampunk world and compelling character arcs centered around two sisters make it notable for its visually stunning animation and emotionally d...

Slouching Towards Bedlam is a text-based interactive fiction game created by Star C. Foster and Daniel Ravipinto in 2003. The narrative takes place in an alternate-history Victorian London where the player assumes the role of a doctor investigating an unusual illness at a psychiatric asylum. It is r...

Edward Elric, a young, brilliant alchemist, has lost much in his twelve-year life: when he and his brother Alphonse try to resurrect their dead mother through the forbidden act of human transmutation, Edward loses his brother as well as two of his limbs. With his supreme alchemy skills, Edward binds...

Thief II: The Metal Age is a stealth game released in 2000 by Looking Glass Studios. It centers around Garrett, a thief operating within the steampunk City, who investigates a conspiracy involving a religious group. Gameplay involves completing missions like burglaries while evading guards and secur...

BioShock Infinite is a first-person shooter released in 2013 by Irrational Games. The game’s narrative follows Booker DeWitt's mission to rescue Elizabeth from the airborne city of Columbia, amidst a conflict between its ruling class and a rebellious populace. Elizabeth’s ability to manipulate time...

Circle of Inevitability is a Chinese web novel by Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, launched in 2023 as the sequel to Lord of Mysteries.

The web-novel *Lord of the Mysteries* blends steampunk aesthetics with Chinese cultivation elements and a compelling mystery narrative. Cuttlefish That Loves Diving crafts an immersive world exploring intricate magic systems influenced by Lovecraftian horror. It’s designed for readers interested in...

In a world filled with planes and airships, Sheeta is a young girl who has been kidnapped by government agents who seek her mysterious crystal amulet. While trapped aboard an airship, she finds herself without hope—that is, until the ship is raided by pirates. Taking advantage of the ensuing confusi...

Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios presents a steampunk-inspired revue exploring themes of illusion and transformation. The production features intricate stagecraft and acrobatic performances centered around a fantastical “cabinet of curiosities.” Originally debuting in Montreal in 2014, it remains a touring...

Brandon Sanderson's debut is a masterclass in 'hard magic' systems and revolutionary world-building. Set in a world where ash falls from the sky and an immortal ruler has reigned for a thousand years, it combines elements of heist fiction with epic fantasy. The darkness comes from the oppressive atm...

Odin Sphere is an action role-playing game created by Vanillaware for the PlayStation 2. Released initially by Atlus (2007) and later by Square Enix (2008), it was subsequently remade as Odin Sphere Leifthrasir across multiple platforms. NIS America handled publishing in PAL regions, alongside Atlus...

Losing a loved one is so painful that one may sometimes wish to be able to resurrect them—a weakness that the enigmatic Millennium Earl exploits. To make his mechanical weapons known as "Akuma," he uses the souls of the dead that are called back. Once a soul is placed in an Akuma, it is trapped fore...

Now that brains and brawns have united forces, the next step in Senkuu's plan to unravel the mystery behind the green light that once petrified humanity is to go to the other side of the Earth and investigate its origin. However, to achieve this, Senkuu must first build a ship. With the help of Tsuk...

The Eureka Mignon Specialita is a manual burr espresso grinder notable for its Italian design and stepless grinding capability. This allows users to meticulously adjust grind size, essential for achieving optimal extraction in home brewing. It’s particularly suited for serious coffee enthusiasts see...

"A Study in Steampunk" is a choice-based interactive fiction game developed by Heather Albano and published by Choice of Games. Set in an alternate-history Victorian era, the narrative blends elements of a detective mystery with advanced steampunk technology, including clockwork devices and airships...

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is a 2001 RPG set during a fantasy world’s industrial transition. The game centers on a zeppelin survivor investigating an attack linked to an ancient power's return. Players can customize characters with skills focusing on magic, firearms, or gadgets within...

Sekien no Inganock -What a Beautiful People- is a 2007 Japanese visual novel by Liar-soft, notable for its distinct steampunk aesthetic and dark fantasy narrative in a ruined world.

Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ is a visual novel set in a detailed steampunk world inspired by Victorian literature. The game centers on a young woman who investigates mysterious occurrences linked to legendary thief Arsene Lupin. It’s notable for its complex narrative and character relationshi...

Rise of Legends is Big Huge Games' 2006 fantasy RTS, notable for pitting steampunk Vinci, magical Alin, and alien-inspired Cuotl factions against one another.

Skullgirls is a tactical 2D fighting game developed by Reverge Labs. It presents a unique narrative driven experience set in a steampunk United States during the 2010s. The gameplay focuses on team-based combat utilizing the “Skull Heart” and its transformative effects on characters with troubled pa...

Monarch of Evernight is a Chinese fantasy web novel by Misty Rain of Jiangnan, notable for blending cultivation with guns, vampires, and imperial war.

Shikkoku no Sharnoth -What a Beautiful Tomorrow- is a 2009 Japanese visual novel by Liar-soft, notable for its steampunk setting and Lovecraftian horror elements in Victorian London.

A failed assassination attempt on the Kingdom of Albion's queen causes spies on all sides to be questioned on their loyalty to their respective alliances. Amid the increasing tensions, Ange le Carré, Dorothy, Charlotte, and Chise Toudou have returned with a new assignment: to collect an antique book...