Coined in the 1980s, the term steampunk often refers to a design style inspired by the industrialism of the Victorian era. Although there are various forms of the steampunk genre, there are some defining features that can be found in most of its appearances in modern media, such as retro-futuristic technology that includes many spinning cogs and, of course, steam. By this measure Frostpunk 2 should be considered a steampunk inspired game.
IN Frostpunk 2players are plunged into a grim post-apocalypse where a great frost has spread across the world, turning it into an impenetrable layer of snow and ice. The world is inhospitable, and the only way for humanity to survive the onslaught of cold is to huddle around heat-producing generators. These generators are in the spotlight Frostpunkand their heavy industrial design gives the strategic series a steampunk aesthetic. However, Frostpunk 2The steampunk design stands out from his contemporaries in some clear way.
Comparing Frostpunk 2's art style to other Steampunk inspired games
Frostpunk 2 doesn't share BioShock Infinite's deceptively bright aesthetic
One of the most famous steampunk games of all time, BioShock Infinite inspires with its art styles at every turn, with its world, enemy, NPC, and weapon designs looking distinctly steampunk. Airships float in the sky, rails with hooks pass by buildings, tall and shiny statues dot the city's clean streets, and mechanical automatons of long-dead American presidents can be found in the great halls and museums.
on the surface BioShock InfiniteThe steampunk world looks like a bright and prosperous utopia. But beneath that shining exterior hides some dark secrets. BioShock Infinite's world is a dystopia as well Frostpunk 2's, it just doesn't look as dirty or industrial. BioShock InfiniteThe steampunk art style is also more inspired by classic American imagery Frostpunk 2The steampunk aesthetic leans more towards the styles of Victorian-era England.
Frostpunk 2 and Dishonored share a much more similar art style
A much closer comparison to Frostpunk 2's artistic style can be found in Dishonored series. Although some fans have linked DishonoredIt has a “Whalepunk” aesthetic due to the game world relying on whale oil for fuel rather than steam, its art style was clearly inspired by the steampunk genre. DishonoredThe city's buildings and interiors incorporate Victorian-era architecture, and its lantern-lit streets bear a striking resemblance to those found in Frostpunk 2the city of New London.
A good example of the similarity between Frostpunk 2 and DishonoredSteampunk architecture can be found in one of the sequel's new features. IN Frostpunk 2's campaign, players quickly unlock the Council Hall. Although the interior of this Council Chamber is only seen from a top-down view, its circular chambers, polished white floors, and towering glass windows are all very reminiscent of several locations found in the original. Dishonoredits DLC and its sequel.
IN DishonoredPlayers can also encounter a variety of automaton-like enemies such as Clockwork Soldiers, Clockwork Sentinels, and Tallboys. Frostpunk 2 has his own hulking Automaton, depicted as a mobile platform walking on four slender robotic legs. These slots are powered by Steam Cores, one of the rarest resources Frostpunk 2.
