At least, these are the cliches that come to mind when we think of steampunk games.
However, the steampunk genre can be envisioned in a variety of other ways.
So, read on to see how the best steampunk games on Nintendo Switch comprised their worlds.
Circus Electrique
Our first entry on this list of the best steampunk games on Nintendo Switch isCircus Electrique.
This story-driven RPG adventure is set in Victorian-era London, where everyone has turned into a merciless killer.
Circus Electriquefeatures 15 playable archetypes, each with deep tactical options to help comprise your battle-ready team of performers.
Sunless Skies
Sunless Skiesis a top-down Lovecraftian and steampunk-inspired adventure game where you write your own story.
Smuggle goods, barter for resources, fight off pirates, and even stop for a cup of tea.
Being the captain of your locomotive, you define your own past.
Were you a priest, poet, or revolutionary?
Every time you advance in the game you choose another facet to your character’s lore.
Do you have a long-lost loved one?
Are you running from a past life?
Your mission is to traverse this steampunk wasteland for secure your girlfriend Berta from the Black Cap Brotherhood gang.
So don’t expect over-the-top combat from this entry.
However, the only way to get the answers you seek is to delve further into these mysteries.
Providing a thought-provoking and refreshing approach to combat that is a unique experience every time.
Meet friendly and dangerous foes, uncover and explore vast underground communities.
All while attempting to advance your own ventures and improve your character.
What’s more, there is a bigger question at hand than just the underworld.
You’re also trying to reunite with your long-lost friend.
So, if that is your thing, we highly recommend giving it a try!
Riley Fonger is a freelance writer, music lover, and gamer since adolescence.
