The Best Steampunk Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Gestalt: Steam & Cinder added at rank #4.
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Circus Electrique (2022)

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Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling– all with a steampunk twist. When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the show’s talented performers possess the skills necessary to save the city.


  • steampunk
  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • rpg
  • management
  • battle
  • strategy

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Tin Hearts (2023)

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Step into the magical world of Tin Hearts, a captivating puzzle-adventure game. Guide tin soldiers through whimsical levels, solve ingenious riddles, and unravel the touching tale of inventor Albert J. Butterworth. With enchanting animation, a poignant soundtrack, and a decent length of gameplay, Tin Hearts is the perfect treat for puzzle enthusiasts.


What we like:
  • Challenging and inventive puzzles
  • Beautiful graphics and design
  • Engaging and emotional narrative
  • Memorable music
  • Satisfying length of gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Suboptimal isometric view can make puzzles hard to understand
  • Difficulty in placing and manipulating objects
  • Forced camera movement

  • puzzle
  • steampunk
  • lemmings
  • alternate-timeline
  • manipulation
  • platform
  • relaxing
  • fiction
  • first-person
  • time
  • vr
  • narration
  • 3d
  • choices
  • magic

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Vaporum: Lockdown (2020)

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Experience the danger and secrets of the steampunk world as Ellie Teller in Vaporum: Lockdown. With challenging combat, puzzle-solving, and RPG-style upgrades, immerse yourself in the intriguing world of the tower of Arx Vaporum. Uncover hidden secrets, unique enemies, and thrilling adventures in this first-person game. Are you ready to escape and survive?

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What we like:
  • Fun and rewarding gameplay with dynamic combat and exploration
  • Simple skill tree system that allows for unique builds
  • Engaging story with interesting collectibles
  • Accessible to players unfamiliar with the genre
  • Great style and graphics
What could be improved:
  • Puzzles can become tedious and repetitive
  • Boss fights can be long and dissatisfying
  • Use of present-day language clashes with the game's historical setting
  • Character progression options can feel experimental and not worth investing in

  • dungeon-crawler
  • steampunk
  • grid
  • rpg
  • old-school
  • gadget
  • real-time
  • reflexes
  • puzzle
  • tactical

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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder (2024)

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Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.


  • steampunk
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • platform
  • soundtrack
  • pixel
  • exploration
  • story
  • anime
  • atmospheric

5

Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition (2021)

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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.

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  • lovecraftian
  • steampunk
  • sequel
  • crowdfunded
  • trains
  • kickstarter
  • story
  • exploration
  • top-down
  • survival
  • dark
  • atmospheric
  • rogue-like
  • pirates

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Teslagrad Remastered (2023)

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Return to the indie classic Teslagrad, recharged to provide the ultimate electromagnetic experience! Escape a tyrant king, master the art of Teslamancy, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the Tesla Tower in this puzzle-platforming adventure!

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  • platform
  • steampunk
  • puzzle
  • hand-drawn
  • 2d
  • metroidvania
  • speed
  • non-linear
  • dystopian
  • atmospheric
  • action-adventure
  • scroller
  • non-stressful

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DROS (2023)

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Discover the world of Dros, a beautifully detailed story-driven adventure about a slimy little creature and her human bounty hunter shell.

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  • dark
  • 3d
  • fantasy
  • platform
  • steampunk
  • humor
  • comedy
  • third-person
  • action-adventure
  • atmospheric
  • controller-support
  • funny
  • diorama
  • puzzle
  • combat

8

Pixel Punk (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 4

Pixel Punk is a strategy tower defence. In pixel Punk you build different turrets that will protect you against the never ending waves.


  • real-time
  • steampunk
  • cyberpunk
  • tactical
  • base-building
  • tower-defense
  • strategy
  • logic
  • 2d
  • wargame
  • pixel
  • top-down
  • simulation
  • management
  • metroidvania

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Whitestone (2023)

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On the 'Sunchaser's capstone voyage to the Arctic, it's smooth sailing until Jack's quarters are broken into and his friend goes missing. Unsure who to trust, Jack is forced to fight nightmares both mental and physical as he becomes the prime suspect for a terrible deed.

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  • rpg
  • steampunk
  • choices
  • japanese
  • horror
  • souls
  • sci-fi
  • emotional
  • sailing
  • fantasy
  • investigation
  • strategy
  • romance
  • hack-and-slash
  • adventure

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Dark Envoy (2023)

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Dark Envoy is an RPG-adventure with tactical real-time combat and online co-op. Control a party of relic hunters in this tale of destiny, set in a conflict-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world.

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  • rpg
  • steampunk
  • campaign
  • isometric
  • cooperative
  • lore
  • fantasy
  • party
  • dark
  • pause
  • dungeon-crawler
  • character
  • real-time
  • multiple-endings
  • retro-stylized

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