Circus Electrique
Released Sep 2022
Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling– all with a steampunk twist. When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the show’s talented performers possess the skills necessary to save the city.
74% positive · 275 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Circus Electrique launched on September 6, 2022 as a complete, self-contained story-driven RPG. The only post-launch developer communication was a feature patch on September 29, 2022 that addressed bugs and balance issues reported by early players — a standard launch-window polish update. Since that patch, the developer has posted nothing of substance: all 15 remaining news posts from Zen Studios were sales announcements, discounts, or cross-promotions unrelated to game development. The two DLC items listed on the store — the Soundtrack and the Artbook & Maps pack — were both released on the same day as the game itself, clearly bundled as launch-day companion content rather than post-launch additions. No roadmap, no announced future content, no unreleased DLC, and no developer statements indicating further updates are planned. The store description presents the game as a complete narrative experience with a defined structure (six districts, a cast of 15 performer archetypes, a full story). With no post-launch content cadence established and no outstanding commitments, the game shipped as a finished product and remains complete.
Evidence
Game launched on September 6, 2022, with the base game, soundtrack, and artbook all available from day one.
One post-launch patch delivered bug fixes and balance improvements. This is the last development-related communication from the developer.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Zen Studios
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Named for the greatest show in Victorian steampunk London, Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling – all with a steampunk twist.
When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the circus’ lineup of Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Clowns and other performers possess the unique talents necessary to save the city. Through tactical turn-based battles, these unlikely heroes face Bobbies, British Sailors gone bad, aggressive Posh Girls, and other Victorian-era archetypes stand in their way – not to mention the occasional menacing Mime or Robobear. The game’s innovative Devotion morale system affects characters’ performance not only in battles, but also for actual circus shows, dutifully managed between heroic jaunts through six sprawling districts.
Key Features:
Electrifying RPG Combat
Test the skills of Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Escape Artists, Clowns, and other classic circus performers – 15 playable archetypes total, each with deep tactical options in battle. Assemble the most ideal combination of acrobatic artists to fight against over-the-top enemies.
Manage the Greatest Show in Steampunk London
Despite the chaos, the show must go on! Rebuild the circus to its former greatness and beyond, recruiting and training the most talented performers coming in from all over the world. Performers’ skill, chemistry with one another, and overall Devotion combine to determine the monetary success of a single show – and you’ll need every single spare Shilling you can get both for Amelia’s quest and to keep everyone paid and happy.
A Circus Like No Other
Immerse yourself in a striking world based on vintage circus posters, Victorian-era archetypes and classic steampunk charm.
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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