A Study in Steampunk: Choice by Gaslight is a RPG game from Hosted Games with a 95% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Hosted Games
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $6.99
- Review signal
- 95% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.13
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04
From Steam reviews
Review notes
A Study in Steampunk: Choice by Gaslight is worth a closer look if you want steampunk, strong atmosphere, replayable, and narrative mystery.
Best for players who want steampunk, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and replayable.
steampunk
SettingA clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
[h1][b]The Good[/b][/h1] + The general atmosphere of the novel (Victorian steampunk) + Lots of murder mystery solving + Great "buddy cop" story…It's got drama, action, deep and heartfelt relationships, mystery-solving, and lots of intense and even painful moments.[h1][b]The Good[/b][/h1] + The general atmosphere of the novel (Victorian steampunk) + Lots of murder mystery solving + Great "buddy cop" story…+ High replay value + Save points (!) [h1][b]The Bad[/b][/h1] – Predictability, even if you're just a bit familiar with the stories…Why it fits
Check it if you want rpg filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.