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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Riven (1997)
Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
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 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 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
7.0
681
254
-96%
12.99€
0.52€
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 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
6.6
810
376
-96%
19.99€
0.80€
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€
0.72€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
9.6
80,427
1,943
-90%
9.99€
1.04€
10. 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. Guns of Icarus Alliance is a indie, action and adventure game developed and published by Muse Games. Released on March 31st 2017 has received 1,421 reviews of which 1,088 were positive and 333 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for steampunk games.
7.4
1,088
333
-90%
3.99€
0.43€
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