Best Steampunk Elements

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Best 1 The Goblin Emperor
The Goblin Emperor

Katherine Addisons novel is a refreshing departure from the grimdark trend. It follows Maia, the exiled, half-goblin son of the Emperor, who unexpectedly ascends to the throne after his father and bro...

8.2 Very Good
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2 Warehouse 13 (2009-2014)
Warehouse 13 (2009-2014)

Warehouse 13, while not strictly steampunk, incorporates significant steampunk aesthetics and technology. The series follows two Secret Service agents who are assigned to a top-secret warehouse that s...

7.7 Good
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3 Lost Girl (2011-2015)
Lost Girl (2011-2015)

Lost Girl, a Canadian fantasy series, features a protagonist who discovers she is a fae and becomes embroiled in a world of magic and mythical creatures. While primarily a fantasy series, certain epis...

7.6 Good
4 Almost Human (2013-2014)
Almost Human (2013-2014)

Almost Human is a science fiction police procedural series set in a futuristic world where human officers are partnered with androids. The series follows Detective John Kennex as he navigates the comp...

7.5 Good
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5 The Alloy Nation by John Scalzi
The Alloy Nation by John Scalzi

The Alloy Nation presents an alternate 21st century where a robot uprising has reshaped society. While primarily science fiction, the novel incorporates steampunk-inspired aesthetics and technology. S...

7.3 Good
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6 The Curious Machine of Doctor Marston by Peter Grainger
The Curious Machine of Doctor Marston by Peter Grainger

This novel features a Victorian inventor and his extraordinary creations, blending mystery and adventure with steampunk elements. The story follows the inventor as he investigates a series of strange...

7.0 Good
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7 The Janus Affair by Jim Butcher
The Janus Affair by Jim Butcher

The Janus Affair, a novella by Jim Butcher, presents an alternate 19th-century Chicago with advanced technology and fantastical elements. The story follows a detective investigating a series of myster...

6.9 Fair
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8 The Mechanical Lark by Michael Swanwick
The Mechanical Lark by Michael Swanwick

The Mechanical Lark presents a satirical take on steampunk, exploring themes of class and technology in an alternate Victorian England. Swanwicks writing is witty and thought-provoking, and the unique...

6.6 Fair
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9 The Shannara Chronicles (2016-2018)
The Shannara Chronicles (2016-2018)

The Shannara Chronicles, based on Terry Brooks novels, features a world populated by elves, dwarves, and humans. While primarily a fantasy series, certain elements, particularly in the technology and...

6.6 Fair
10 The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

While primarily historical fiction, The Invention of Hugo Cabret incorporates steampunk elements through its focus on clockwork mechanisms and a young boys fascination with machines. Selznicks writing...

6.5 Fair
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