Games like Teslagrad

Teslagrad is a 2D puzzle-platformer where players use magnetism to explore a steampunk world. It features hand-drawn visuals and a story told entirely through environmental cues.

84% positive from 2,465 · 2013 · 17% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $9.99 $1.39 -86% · Lowest ever $0.91 (2018-08-06)

Platformer PuzzleIndieMetroidvania2DSteampunk

Six games like Teslagrad

SteamWorld Dig

94% positive from 10,879 reviews20133% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action-adventure game featuring mining and exploration. Players dig for resources to upgrade tools and face enemies in a steampunk world.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, fun mining adventure as a well-aged blend of Motherlode and Spelunky, with satisfying digging, upgrades, and exploration.

The catchThe dig, sell, upgrade loop turns repetitive fast and upgrades barely change how it plays.

Both are tagged Steampunk, Metroidvania and Platformer.

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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 and Puzzle.

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Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

84% positive from 3,452 reviews20191% finish itDeck Playable

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.

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

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

Both are tagged Steampunk and Indie.

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Jamestown

94% positive from 2,362 reviews201119% finish itDeck Verified

A 4-player co-op top-down shooter with a steampunk Mars setting. Its core loop features reviving teammates to ensure collective survival.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, excellent bullet-hell shooter for its art, music, and writing.

The catchOften fails to run on modern systems and has gone years without any fix.

Both are tagged Steampunk and Indie.

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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 and Indie.

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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 and Indie.

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More about Teslagrad

What players liked

Players praise Teslagrad as a beautiful, short Metroidvania with great audio.

The catch

Movement is slippery and floaty, which makes the precision platforming a chore.

Reviews: 84% positive from 2,465
Released: 2013
Finish it: 17% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $9.99 $1.39 -86% · Lowest ever $0.91 (2018-08-06)
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 2,465 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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