Discounted 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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The Falconeer
Soar through the skies aboard a majestic warbird, explore a stunning oceanic world and engage in epic aerial dogfights, in this BAFTA-nominated air combat game from solo developer, Tomas Sala.
Iron Harvest
A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+
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!
Merchant of the Skies
Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!
Iron Danger
Iron Danger is a tactical combat puzzler with a unique time manipulation mechanic. A never before seen combination that blends the tactical depth of turn-based games with the exciting action of real-time games.
We Need To Go Deeper
DIVE. DISCOVER. DIE. Crew a submarine with friends in We Need To Go Deeper - a 2-4-player cooperative submarine roguelike set in a Verne-inspired undersea universe.
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards!
Volcanoids
A base-building open-world survival shooter that replaces your typical base with a giant drill. Alone or with friends, explore an island plagued by eruptions, upgrade your drill, and fight robots to uncover what's been hiding beneath the surface.
Kenshi
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Scythe: Digital Edition
Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!
Airships: Conquer the Skies
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
FAR: Lone Sails
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Forgotton Anne
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Frostpunk
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Steampunk Tower 2
Steampunk Tower 2 is an action-strategy game set in the alternative Steampunk universe. In Lord Bingham’s military service there is a new secret weapon under your command, the gigantic aircraft Carrier transporting the Battle Tower.
Opus Magnum
Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
Sine Mora EX
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Guns of Icarus Alliance
Own the skies in steam-powered airships! Guns of Icarus Alliance is a team-based online game that pits co-op crews against both rival teams and an AI that learns your tactics. Players become part of the story as each battle shapes history in an ever-changing steampunk world.
Diluvion: Resubmerged
Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
Dishonored 2
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.
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 June 15th 2025.
1. 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 82,370 reviews of which 80,427 were positive and 1,943 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played steampunk game, thanks to its 394 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
80,427
1,943
394
players
2. 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 140,682 reviews of which 131,970 were positive and 8,712 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 323 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among steampunk games based on player count.
9.3
131,970
8,712
323
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 17,244 reviews of which 16,384 were positive and 860 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
16,384
860
43
players
4. 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 3,320 reviews of which 2,806 were positive and 514 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.2
2,806
514
37
players
5. 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 1,804 reviews of which 1,609 were positive and 195 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.5
1,609
195
30
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 3,862 reviews of which 3,567 were positive and 295 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
3,567
295
24
players
7. 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 8,195 reviews of which 7,697 were positive and 498 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played steampunk games.
9.1
7,697
498
22
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 6,012 reviews of which 5,622 were positive and 390 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
5,622
390
22
players
9. Ad Fundum
Take control of a giant mech and dive into an exciting underground adventure in a dieselpunk world! Dig deep, collect valuable minerals, upgrade wisely, explore diverse locations, uncover ancient secrets, and try not to explode! Will you save the world or vanish in the depths below? Ad Fundum is a mining, collectathon and underground game developed and published by Oldbut Gold. Released on June 13th 2024 has received 341 reviews of which 323 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.7
323
18
21
players
10. 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 14,645 reviews of which 13,172 were positive and 1,473 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.8
13,172
1,473
18
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted steampunk games.
1. 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 1,161 reviews of which 858 were positive and 303 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for steampunk category.
7.1
858
303
-98%
19.99€
0.58€
2. Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink
Unburied secrets burn like wild steam – nothing is what it appears! Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink is a hidden object, adventure and casual game developed and published by Artifex Mundi. Released on April 24th 2014 has received 1,114 reviews of which 1,026 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in steampunk games.
8.7
1,026
88
-97%
14.79€
0.54€
3. Skyborn
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,... Skyborn is a rpg, rpgmaker and steampunk game developed and published by Dancing Dragon Games. Released on February 21st 2014 has received 1,707 reviews of which 1,484 were positive and 223 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in steampunk games.
8.3
1,484
223
-97%
14.79€
0.46€
4. 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 935 reviews of which 681 were positive and 254 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
7.0
681
254
-97%
12.99€
0.51€
5. Lethis - Path of Progress
Lethis - Path of Progress is a city-builder in a victorian steampunk setting. Lethis - Path of Progress is a city builder, strategy and steampunk game developed and published by Triskell Interactive. Released on June 25th 2015 has received 1,186 reviews of which 810 were positive and 376 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
6.6
810
376
-97%
19.99€
0.79€
6. Windforge
WindForge is a side-scrolling block-building game where you explore hostile skies in an ever-changing Steampunk world. Everything you see can be created or destroyed, creating an RPG without barriers that rewards creative problem solving and improvisation. Windforge is a indie, rpg and sandbox game developed and published by Snowed In Studios. Released on March 11th 2014 has received 606 reviews of which 411 were positive and 195 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
6.5
411
195
-96%
9.99€
0.49€
7. 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 6,012 reviews of which 5,622 were positive and 390 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
9.0
5,622
390
-94%
14.99€
0.97€
8. 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 8,195 reviews of which 7,697 were positive and 498 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
9.1
7,697
498
-93%
9.99€
0.73€
9. 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 2,449 reviews of which 1,990 were positive and 459 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
7.8
1,990
459
-92%
8.99€
0.72€
10. 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 82,370 reviews of which 80,427 were positive and 1,943 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
9.6
80,427
1,943
-90%
9.99€
1.08€
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 June 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 1,631 were positive and 468 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
1,631
468