Games like Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

This is a narrative-driven, roguelike exploration game where you manage a steam train in space. You'll make difficult choices, manage resources, and survive a hostile, Victorian-inspired universe.

84% positive from 3,452 · 2019 · 1% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $8.49 (2022-05-27)

SteampunkLovecraftian ExplorationRPGStory RichSingleplayer

Six games like Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

SUNLESS SEA

83% positive from 9,518 reviews201513% finish itDeck Playable

Gothic horror RPG with exploration and permadeath. Manage crew sanity and resources while sailing an underground sea.

What players likedPlayers praise its captivating dark fantasy narrative and world-building, akin to reading a Gene Wolfe novel.

The catchSailing is glacially slow and grindy, and death sends you back to repeat it all.

Both are tagged Lovecraftian, Exploration and Story Rich.

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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

89% positive from 1,956 reviews2016Deck Unsupported

This is a fantasy RPG with deep character customization, blending magic and technology. Players explore a vast world, solve quests with multiple approaches, and engage in real-time or turn-based combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Arcanum's rich story, massive world, and unique steampunk-magic setting, comparing its basic combat and character creation to Fallout 1/2.

The catchThe Steam version needs unofficial patches to run on modern Windows and still crashes.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Story Rich and RPG.

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Forgotton Anne

90% positive from 2,021 reviews201830% finish itDeck Verified

Cinematic adventure game with puzzle platforming. Players control Anne to solve puzzles and make choices affecting the story.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, unique Ghibli-esque art style, emotional story, and music, despite simple platforming and short length.

The catchClunky, sluggish controls make the timed platforming sections frustrating.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Story Rich and Adventure.

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Syberia II

86% positive from 3,040 reviews2011Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game focused on puzzle-solving and exploration. Players experience a surreal journey with a narrative-driven feel.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a highly recommended point-and-click adventure game and a great sequel to the first Syberia.

The catchTrial-and-error puzzles with heavy backtracking and walking

Both are tagged Steampunk, Story Rich and Adventure.

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Curious Expedition

91% positive from 4,486 reviews201631% finish itDeck Playable

Roguelike expedition simulation. Explore procedurally generated worlds, manage resources, and survive encounters for fame and treasure.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging loop of exploration and discovery, reminiscent of a choose-your-own-adventure with strategic depth.

The catchRuns end to random events you could not have planned for or seen coming.

Both are tagged Lovecraftian, Exploration and RPG.

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Vaporum

85% positive from 1,053 reviews20171% finish itDeck Playable

Grid-based, first-person steampunk dungeon crawler RPG. Explore, solve puzzles, and engage in real-time combat with gadget-based character customization.

What players likedPlayers praise Vaporum as an old-school dungeon crawler with satisfying combat, interesting puzzles, and modern refinements.

The catchNearly every room slams the doors shut and spawns enemies around you.

Both are tagged Steampunk, RPG and Adventure.

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More about Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

What players liked

Players praise its expansive lore and Lovecraftian atmosphere, comparing it to "Sunless Seas" and "Fallen London."

The catch

Most of the playtime is slow, empty travel between ports with nothing happening.

Reviews: 84% positive from 3,452
Released: 2019
Finish it: 1% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $8.49 (2022-05-27)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 3,452 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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