Best Steampunk games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated steampunk games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free steampunk games are available at the bottom of the page.
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BioShock® 2
Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.
Hammerfight
Hammerfight is about 2D battles of flying machines equipped with various slashing, piercing and blunt weaponry.A unique combat system is based on realistic physics simulation, and it ties the movements of the rider to the movements of your mouse. As you wave the mouse, your rider swings his warhammer, smashing the foe into the wall!
Torchlight
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Machinarium
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Cogs
Cogs is a puzzle game where players build machines from sliding tiles. Players can choose from 50 levels and 3 gameplay modes. New puzzles are unlocked by building contraptions quickly and efficiently. Inventor Mode: Starting with simple puzzles, players are introduced to the widgets that are used to build machines — gears, pipes,...
BioShock™
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
Thief: Deadly Shadows
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.Most played steampunk games on Steam
Take a look at the top steampunk games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia. BioShock Infinite is a fps, story rich and action game developed by Irrational Games and Virtual Programming (Linux) and published by 2K. Released on March 25th 2013 has received 139,923 reviews of which 131,291 were positive and 8,632 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played steampunk game, thanks to its 784 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
131,291
8,632
784
players
2. Dishonored
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Dishonored is a stealth, first-person and assassin game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 11th 2012 has received 81,968 reviews of which 80,032 were positive and 1,936 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 484 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among steampunk games based on player count.
9.6
80,032
1,936
484
players
3. Machinarium
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang! Machinarium is a point & click, puzzle and hand-drawn game developed and published by Amanita Design. Released on October 16th 2009 has received 16,666 reviews of which 15,841 were positive and 825 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played steampunk games.
9.3
15,841
825
55
players
4. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a metroidvania, platformer and action game developed by TiGames and published by bilibili. Released on October 02nd 2021 has received 6,447 reviews of which 5,656 were positive and 791 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.5
5,656
791
43
players
5. Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling. Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition is a steampunk, lovecraftian and exploration game developed and published by Failbetter Games. Released on January 31st 2019 has received 3,304 reviews of which 2,791 were positive and 513 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.2
2,791
513
37
players
6. Thief™ Gold
Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge. Thief™ Gold is a stealth, classic and first-person game developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Eidos Interactive Corp.. Released on May 22nd 2012 has received 3,817 reviews of which 3,524 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.9
3,524
293
31
players
7. Dark Envoy
Lead a party of relic hunters in an epic cRPG adventure set in a war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world. Experiment with a tactical slo-mo and a modern combat system! Dark Envoy is a steampunk, real time tactics and exploration game developed and published by Event Horizon. Released on October 24th 2023 has received 676 reviews of which 498 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played steampunk games.
7.0
498
178
28
players
8. SteamWorld Heist
Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action! SteamWorld Heist is a strategy, turn-based and steampunk game developed and published by Image & Form Games. Released on June 07th 2016 has received 5,973 reviews of which 5,590 were positive and 383 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played steampunk games.
9.0
5,590
383
26
players
9. Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum. Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is a rpg, steampunk and story rich game developed by Troika Games and published by Activision. Released on August 29th 2016 has received 1,782 reviews of which 1,585 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.5
1,585
197
21
players
10. SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town. SteamWorld Dig is a platformer, mining and steampunk game developed and published by Image & Form Games. Released on December 05th 2013 has received 8,071 reviews of which 7,580 were positive and 491 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played steampunk games.
9.1
7,580
491
20
players
Best deals on steampunk games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of steampunk games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted steampunk games.
1. Vaporum
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is. Vaporum is a dungeon crawler, crpg and first-person game developed and published by Fatbot Games and s. r. o.. Released on September 28th 2017 has received 969 reviews of which 825 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 90% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for steampunk category.
8.1
825
144
-90%
19.50€
1.95€
2. Thief: Deadly Shadows
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City. Thief: Deadly Shadows is a stealth, atmospheric and action game developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive Corp.. Released on March 29th 2007 has received 2,430 reviews of which 1,976 were positive and 454 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in steampunk games.
7.8
1,976
454
-89%
8.99€
0.98€
3. Ironcast
Puzzlequest meets FTL in this Steampunk Victorian era roguelite. Ironcast is a strategy, match 3 and indie game developed by Dreadbit and published by Ripstone. Released on March 26th 2015 has received 931 reviews of which 678 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 88% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in steampunk games.
7.0
678
253
-88%
12.50€
1.50€
4. BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia. BioShock Infinite is a fps, story rich and action game developed by Irrational Games and Virtual Programming (Linux) and published by 2K. Released on March 25th 2013 has received 139,923 reviews of which 131,291 were positive and 8,632 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
9.3
131,291
8,632
-86%
29.43€
4.12€
5. Thief™ II: The Metal Age
The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief™ II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption. Thief™ II: The Metal Age is a stealth, classic and steampunk game developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Eidos Interactive Corp.. Released on May 22nd 2012 has received 1,929 reviews of which 1,824 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
9
1,824
105
-86%
6.99€
0.97€
6. Thief™ Gold
Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge. Thief™ Gold is a stealth, classic and first-person game developed by Looking Glass Studios and published by Eidos Interactive Corp.. Released on May 22nd 2012 has received 3,817 reviews of which 3,524 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
8.9
3,524
293
-86%
6.99€
0.97€
7. Dishonored
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Dishonored is a stealth, first-person and assassin game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 11th 2012 has received 81,968 reviews of which 80,032 were positive and 1,936 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
9.6
80,032
1,936
-82%
10.17€
1.83€
8. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a metroidvania, platformer and action game developed by TiGames and published by bilibili. Released on October 02nd 2021 has received 6,447 reviews of which 5,656 were positive and 791 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
8.5
5,656
791
-82%
44.94€
8.09€
9. Guns of Icarus Online
Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together. Guns of Icarus Online is a steampunk, team-based and multiplayer game developed and published by Muse Games. Released on October 29th 2012 has received 14,642 reviews of which 13,169 were positive and 1,473 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
8.8
13,169
1,473
-80%
5.00€
1.00€
10. Close to the Sun
Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE! Close to the Sun is a adventure, indie and steampunk game developed by Storm in a Teacup and published by Wired Productions. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 1,140 reviews of which 841 were positive and 299 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
7.1
841
299
-80%
19.99€
3.99€
Free steampunk games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play steampunk games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play steampunk games.
1. The Howler
Use gravity, tension, and wind currents to get your hot air balloon to its destination, dropping off cargo on your way, in this ultra-challenging physics-based game. All art used in the Howler was meticulously created by classically-trained experienced painters. The Howler is a indie, casual and steampunk game developed by Antanas Marcelionis and Renė Petrulienė and published by Antanas Marcelionis. Released on July 03rd 2014 has received 2,099 reviews of which 1,632 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free steampunk games on Steam.
7.5
1,632
467