A Study in Steampunk: Choice by Gaslight - Interactive Mystery Novel

9/6/2026, 12:05:09 PM

Release date: 11/20/2015

Tags: #indie #rpg #steampunk #choose-your-own-adventure #text-based #interactive-fiction #story-rich

User Reviews

Score: 96%Very Positive
Review Count: 178 reviews
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¥ 800 (JPY)

Steam JP

$6.99 (USD)

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Global Price: $6.99
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Key highlight

A 277,000-word text-based interactive mystery novel set in a Steampunk world, blending Sherlock Holmes-esque intrigue with forbidden sorcery. Your choices determine the fate of the Empire.

Who this is for

For those seeking a deep narrative experience steeped in Victorian-era intrigue, where steam-powered marvels meet dark sorcery. This text-based adventure offers significant replayability as player choices dramatically alter the story's outcome.

Details

Overview

A Study in Steampunk: Choice by Gaslight plunges players into a richly imagined Victorian-era world where steam-powered automatons clash with arcane sorcery. Inspired by classic tales of mystery and intrigue such as Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, and Jack the Ripper, this text-based interactive novel challenges you to navigate a complex web of espionage and intrigue. Developed by Hosted Games, the game offers a deep narrative experience where your decisions directly shape the unfolding story.

Highlights

Genre Blend: Combines Steampunk aesthetics with elements of mystery, RPG, and choose-your-own-adventure storytelling.
Text-Based Immersion: Relies entirely on imagination, without graphics or sound, to deliver a 277,000-word narrative.
Player Agency: Choices significantly impact the plot, allowing players to defend the Empire or conspire to overthrow it.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for fans of classic literature, intricate mysteries, and immersive narrative experiences. Players who enjoy text-based adventures, RPG elements, and the unique atmosphere of Steampunk will find themselves captivated by the gaslit streets and shadowy conspiracies.

Game Info

Developer: Hosted Games
Publisher: Hosted Games
Release Date: November 20, 2015
Features: Multi-player support, Steam Achievements, Captions available, Steam Cloud.