Circus Electrique

Circus Electrique is a story-driven RPG that combines turn-based tactical battles with circus management in a steampunk version of Victorian London. When ordinary Londoners mysteriously become vicious killers, the circus’s performers are the only ones with the talents to save the city. You lead them through six sprawling districts, facing enemies drawn from Victorian-era archetypes and managing the circus between excursions.

Tactical battles

You can play as 15 performer archetypes, including Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Escape Artists and Clowns. Each has deep tactical options, and you assemble a lineup of performers to fight enemies such as Bobbies, corrupted British Sailors, aggressive Posh Girls, menacing Mimes and Robobears.

Manage the circus

You rebuild the circus and recruit and train performers from around the world. Their skills, chemistry with one another and Devotion determine how much money a show earns. The Devotion morale system also affects performers’ effectiveness in battle, and you need Shillings for Amelia’s quest as well as to keep the troupe paid and happy.

Victorian London

The game’s world draws on vintage circus posters, Victorian-era characters and steampunk design. Between battles and journeys through the city, you manage the shows and keep the circus running.