Imagine a world where Victorian elegance meets chugging pistons and fantastical machines. That's steampunk! This sci-fi subgenre throws gears, brass, and steam power into the mix, conjuring a bygone era where innovation ran wild. Think airships soaring through smog-filled skies, alongside clockwork automatons and intrepid explorers. Steampunk is a world of adventure, where cogs turn and steam whistles blow, all with a vintage twist.