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 July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more steampunk titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best steampunk games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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 398 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
80,427
1,943
398
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 game developed and published by . 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 335 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
335
players
3. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #3 spot among the most played steampunk games.
9.1
7,697
498
100
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 game developed and published by . 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
39
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #5 spot among the most played steampunk games.
9.3
16,384
860
34
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #6 spot among the most played steampunk games.
9.0
5,622
390
27
players
7. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #7 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.9
3,567
295
27
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #8 spot among the most played steampunk games.
8.5
1,609
195
25
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . Released on October 02nd 2021 has received 6,503 reviews of which 5,700 were positive and 803 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
5,700
803
22
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . Released on May 22nd 2012 has received 1,957 reviews of which 1,852 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played steampunk games.
9.0
1,852
105
15
players
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