Would steampunk technology work?

Steampunk covers a fairly wide variety of works across many authors, so there's no single definitive answer, but the most common source of energy is probably... steam. Many works reference coal-burning stoves or other sources of heat powering steam-driven engines. read more

Today, people use the term "steampunk" beyond its literary meaning to refer to a style of art and design. There are dozens of artists who modify or create objects to achieve a steampunk aesthetic. Some of these projects have a practical purpose, while others are pieces of artwork or part of a costume. read more

‘Steampunk’ Designs That Actually Do Real Work Part of the problem with the steampunk aesthetic is that it’s a mish-mash of at least a half-dozen eras and styles, and as a result these pseudo-Victorian mods have little substance. read more

Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. read more