Steampunk can be described as a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy that envisions a world where steam-powered technology reigns supreme. It often features anachronistic inventions, alternative histories, and speculative futures, all set against a backdrop of Victorian or Edwardian aesthetics. The term "steampunk" was coined in the late 1980s, deriving inspiration from the earlier cyberpunk genre but grounded in a historical context.
The key visual and thematic elements of Steampunk include:
- Steam-powered machinery: Airships, steam engines, and complex mechanical gadgets dominate the technology landscape.
- Victorian fashion and design: Corsets, top hats, waistcoats, and goggles are staples in both the attire and decor of this alternate reality.
- Alternate history or futuristic worlds: While based on historical periods, Steampunk often imagines alternative histories or explores what the future might have looked like if technology had evolved differently.
- Industrial Revolution aesthetics: Heavy use of brass, wood, leather, gears, and clockwork, all of which mirror the materials prominent during the 19th century.
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