A Study in Steampunk

Name: A Study in Steampunk
Price: 6.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (122 reviews)
Author: Hosted Games LLC

By: Hosted Games LLC App

Choice by Gaslight

Overview

Version:

1.0.7

Last updated: 2026-01-08

Ranking

#124,584 ▼ 110

Overall

Features & Capabilities

A Study in Steampunk: Choice by Gaslight is a 277,000-word, text-only interactive mystery novel by Heather Albano. Inspired by Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, Jekyll & Hyde, and Jack the Ripper, the story is entirely text-based—no graphics or sound effects—and driven by your choices in a gaslit world where steam-powered mechs meet forbidden sorcery.

Set in an imperial empire, you decide whether to defend or overthrow it, advocate science or study forbidden magic, and pursue romance with any combination of partners. Endings include healer, freedom fighter, vigilante, or traitor, with countless paths branching from each decision. Heather Albano, co-author of Choice of Broadsides, Choice of Zombies, and Choice of Romance: Affairs of the Court, invites you to shape the fate of the Empire.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Books Games Writing

By:

Hosted Games LLC

Rating:

4.70

(122)

Version:

1.0.7 Last updated: 2026-01-08

Version code:

881304194

Creation date:

2015-11-19

Compatible devices:

Size:

30.56MB

Price:

6.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-16

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Ranking

# 124,584 ▼ 110

Other platforms

A Study in Steampunk (v1.0.18)

13,279 4.65

(799)

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Developed by:

Hosted Games LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/a-study-in-steampunk/id1048462303

Website:

https://hostedgames.org/

User Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise A Study in Steampunk for its deep character development, top-tier writing, and lengthy, replayable story set in a steampunk Sherlock Holmes universe. The game offers multiple paths, rich world-building, and meaningful character relationships that boost immersion and replay value. The main drawback cited is the fixed male protagonist, which some players feel reduces inclusivity and role-playing options. Overall, it’s a standout Choice of Games title that shines for Sherlock Holmes and steampunk fans, though it leaves some players wishing for a female MC option.

Pros

Deep character development and player-driven growth across multiple paths and endings.
Strong, engaging writing that blends science fiction, Victorian setting, and Sherlock Holmes themes.
High replay value due to numerous branching paths and meaningful choices.
Rich world-building and immersive atmosphere with memorable characters and relationships (e.g., Grace, Finch).

Cons

Gender-locked protagonist (male MC) which limits role-playing options and immersion for players who want to play as a female.

Recent reviews

There are many paths through this game with hugely divergent outcomes. But what’s even better is the depth of your character. While it’s true you’re always playing a man, there’s so much room for him to develop in different ways. This is a fairly long choice game, and greatly rewards multiple playthroughs.

by An*****, 2019-12-05

This has been, to say the least, one of the finest stories I have had the privilege of enjoying. Only a minute ago I completed my first play through, and I’m about to start right over again. My only complaint is that the display options don’t seem to be functioning properly, but I would imagine that’s an easy fix. Other than that, this has provided, and will continue to provide, hours of enjoyment. The author is a remarkable writer and I will surely look for more titles from her.