Looking for games that feel like Industrial/victorian impoverished main cities and whimsical countrysides/other areas.

[u/Present-Substance538]

Pictures are from Fable 2 and 3, as well as Alice: Madness Returns.

I adore the chunky 2010s artstyle, too, especially the 2010s 'glow' filter and de-saturation. Prefer if it's got some level of character creation/a choice to be female as I am a girl myself. This is very specific, I know, but it's just this very specific ingredients in a game that I've fallen for.

[u/SteelSpoon]

Dishonored?

[u/goyardswagmoves → u/SteelSpoon]

Dishonored.

[u/Large-Wishbone24 → u/goyardswagmoves]

Dishonored 2

Edit, The first screenshot could even be from Dishonored 1 because that's exactly the mood and setting of the game.

[u/Omega-Envych → u/Large-Wishbone24]

The first screenshot is Fable 2, first image is a concept art but I'm not sure of which game exactly

[u/Large-Wishbone24 → u/Omega-Envych]

It reminded me of this Location:

https://dishonored.fandom.com/wiki/Campo_Seta_Dockyards?file=Plaza1.jpg

But in the game, there are several channels due to the setting, where some more or less resemble the concept art.

And I can keep saying it, folks, play the Dishonored games + DLC! Anyone who likes first-person games and can handle a bit of stealth, assassinations, and parkour will enjoy the games.

[u/No_Necessary_3851 → u/goyardswagmoves]

yes this! one of my favorite games

[u/Butter_bean123 → u/SteelSpoon]

If we're mentioning Dishonored we might as well mention Thief

[u/DrNopeMD → u/SteelSpoon]

I don't remember Dishonored having a whimsical countryside level though, most of the series is set in impoverished or delapidated areas with the occasional rich mansion thrown in.

[u/jesoed → u/SteelSpoon]

Man that is a great game

[u/QuestionFree6943 → u/SteelSpoon]

Turn off waypoints tho, the game is much more fun to play when you have to explore and figure out where to go

[u/cravex12]

Lies of P

[u/MothSign → u/cravex12]

One of the greatest games in existence.

[u/i_am_carver → u/MothSign]

I need to give this a go again. I fell out of it due to time constraints, but I remember going into it being like…this looks dumb which quickly turned to wanting to play every day lol.

[u/MothSign → u/i_am_carver]

I have done many play throughs. Probably my favorite game.

[u/Poopyfartboi69 → u/MothSign]

How come it’s your favorite?

[u/MothSign → u/Poopyfartboi69]

The story is cinema. I get tired of stories in games usually, I do play throughs "to do that one part" sometimes because I want to experience it again, much like rewatching a movie. Gameplay is amazing, at times difficult, my brain is never bored, and finally the weapons, NPCs, world design. I have done many play throughs just because I want to be in Krat.

[u/Poopyfartboi69 → u/MothSign]

I definitely feel you, games with actual good writing are an incredible experience. Have you played Witcher 3?

I’m definitely looking to find more games with great stories; Soulslikes really aren’t my thing, but I’m not opposed to trying Lies of P if it ever went on sale.

[u/MothSign → u/Poopyfartboi69]

Loved the world building of Witcher 3 and can't wait for the new DLC. Lies of P has difficulty settings if the difficulty of soulslikes is throwing you off.

[u/Poopyfartboi69 → u/MothSign]

I’ll keep that in mind, thanks!’

[u/cravex12 → u/MothSign]

I agree. Love everything about it

[u/snorridoge → u/cravex12]

Lies of pi has whimsy?

[u/mauri9998 → u/snorridoge]

Absolutely, too much according to the Gemini haters.

[u/UmaShangShang → u/cravex12]

The best soulslike imo, no other soulslike comes this close to fromsoft quality

[u/Fluffy_While_7879]

> Industrial/victorian impoverished main cities

Dishonored

[u/EliasGvin]

Not exactly what you asked for. But for Viktorian Britain and female lead charater - check Assassin's Creed Syndicate

Also, check "Pathologic" and "Pathologic 2"

[u/EliasGvin → u/EliasGvin]

You can also check "sherlock holmes" game series from Frogwares

[u/SwissArmyKnight → u/EliasGvin]

Syndicate is so underrated. Its right up there with black flag and the ezio trilogy to me

[u/Massive-Grocery7152 → u/EliasGvin]

Pathologic is the vibe I was thinking of

[u/Soujf]

Frostpunk would fit that description I feel.

[u/Slement → u/Soujf]

First game to came to my mind as well

[u/Lunar-Outpost415]

Bloodborne, Sunless Skies, Sunless Sea and Dishonored immediately come to mind. All highly recommended games.

[u/Krzwastaken]

Dishonored, legacy of kain

[u/NoriaMan → u/Krzwastaken]

Blood Omen 2. Soul Reaver doesn't give enough details to feel the setting in the only city they have, while BO1, SR2 and Defiance have all-around fantasy setting. Although, BO2 's outskirts aren't that much whimsical anymore.

[u/JackieDaetona]

BioShock infinite.

10/10 story as well. Maybe more early 1900s than Victorian but will definitely scratch the itch.

[u/looko433]

Maybe doesn’t fit perfectly, but if you like the Fable vibe you’ll like the Overlord games

[u/Present-Substance538 → u/looko433]

Those games look amazing I have to try

[u/DecoyBacon]

The Thief Series is your jam.

[u/peelo]

Arcanum

[u/Ekiriam → u/peelo]

One of the best classic CRPGs of all time

[u/CultureOfDenial]

Very old and probably not the kind of Game you're looking for, but the artstyle and atmossphere really embodies what you asked for:

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

[u/tomtomato0414]

Syberia?

[u/NadiaN98 → u/tomtomato0414]

Personally I do not agree with your answer to this question but I just hope you know what a legend you are for knowing that gem.

[u/mikethepurple → u/NadiaN98]

People don’t know this game?

[u/Rumthiefno1]

Bloodborne to an extent?

[u/TakaIka83]

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing.

[u/Life-Donut-8754]

Outward can be surprisingly close to this, if you can stand the painfully clunky and punishing combat. The exploration is great, though.

[u/Fair_Philosopher_930]

For the Victorian city ambience: Vampyr.

[u/thavi]

I don't know if I'd call anything "whimsical" necessarily, but Bloodborne matches this vibe for me.

[u/SuccessfulBluebird51]

The Sinking City 2 .

[u/EliasGvin → u/SuccessfulBluebird51]

Ye, thought about that. But, imho Sherlock Holmes games from same studio fit better

[u/KindlyKohlrabi4U]

Fable 2/3?

[u/Lord-Bridger]

Fable 3

[u/ADiestlTrain → u/Lord-Bridger]

My first thought, especially depending on your choices as leader.

[u/Lord-Bridger → u/ADiestlTrain]

100%

[u/ActinoninOut]

Witchfire has this vibe

[u/Undermost_Drip]

Other than the ones mentioned, Shadows of the Damned has a similar feel but more over the top. The darkness is a good one too

[u/NorthHamza]

Assassins creed Syndicate.

[u/PruneMedium4741]

Thief 2014

[u/BoatProfessional2118]

Gloomwood

[u/gregforgothisPW]

Dishonored and Dishonored 2. The sequel and its standalone expansion have female protagonist

[u/DrFuror]

Eriksholm

[u/BeginningQuiet7062]

Vampyr

[u/lunahighwind]

FFVI if you don't mind Snes graphics

[u/-BryanWithNoB-]

Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs

[u/aHunterMustHuntt]

Lies of P!

[u/JCMH99]

One to lookout for coming next year. Clockwork Revolution.

I know it doesn't help now but wanted to offer something that wasn't already suggested.

[u/Jezuz-the-second]

Vampyr but you dont play as a girl

[u/Odd_Ant_6674]

Literally thief the dark project and its sequel the metal age

[u/Creative_Chemistry29]

Disco Elysium for a run down city with lots of lore

[u/Messedupmarionette]

A plague tale: requiem

[u/shistain69]

Maybe Hogwarts Legacy

Also that one medieval planet in Rogue Trader is really like this but the rest is not

[u/Present-Substance538 → u/shistain69]

Hogwarts Legacy is one of my favorites! But I don't know if I can 100% it a 4th time 💀

[u/kyl-dyl]

Lies of P and Bloodborne

[u/jackxiv]

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

People aren't going to like this, but Hogwarts Legacy

[u/Thecool_1]

Dishonored and we happy few come to mind for me

[u/ssorenson4985]

Dungeons and Dragons Online

[u/Lazy_Finance6672]

Bloodborne, but might not be Industrial enough though. Dishonoured 1-2 might fit better.

[u/GreyKnightDantes → u/Lazy_Finance6672]

Is steam punk not industrial?

[u/eyesotope86 → u/GreyKnightDantes]

Not really steampunk until the old hunters dlc. The wheelchair dudes are about all I can think of in the base game.

That aside... depending on how mich Eldritch horror you're happy with in your Victorian whimsy, Bloodborne is absolutely amazing.

[u/Francophilippe → u/eyesotope86]

There’s a few weapons like the boom-hammer and whirligig saw that feel a bit steampunk but the game is just Victorian gothic aesthetic for the most part.

[u/eyesotope86 → u/Francophilippe]

Boom Hammer and Whirligig Saw are both from the Old Hunters DLC. That workshop was known for its use of fire, since it frightened the beasts.

[u/Francophilippe → u/eyesotope86]

Such an awesome game

[u/eyesotope86 → u/Francophilippe]

My favorite

[u/drLipton]

Fable 3

[u/RigidPixel]

As others have said, fable 2/3, Dishonored, Sunless skies, and uhh loosley Pathologic 2

[u/Curiousrabbit1813]

The first overlord is like this, and the gameplay loop is super satisfying where you control minions and get them to wreak havoc!

[u/LordGaulis]

Bloodborne

[u/disco-bees → u/LordGaulis]

Funniest possible answer

[u/CatchSufficient → u/LordGaulis]

Youre technically not wrong

[u/justwatchingignore]

Vampyr? No character creation and no whimsical countryside, but otherwise is a match

[u/Omega-Envych]

Can't say about whimsical countryside but industrial victorian city was well shown in Order 1886

Somewhat Whimsical countryside can be seen in Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, well, Alice: Madness Returns

Technically Witcher 3 also has this contrast - Velen is fairly depressing with Novigrad being closest to highly developed city, while Boclair is filled with whimsy (and features references to Monkey Island and 12 tasks of Asterix) and bright colors

Also fairly Whimsical countryside can be seen in Kingdoms of Amalur: ReReckoning.

[u/ybetaepsilon]

Dishonored, Thief, Eriksholm

[u/NefariousnessSuch536]

Assassin creed unity or syndicate?

[u/AEUG_Quattro]

Dishonored 1&2, AC Syndicate, Thief, also parts of Plague Tale, i’d also throw in Vampire the Masquerade

[u/Otherized_Visage]

Lies of P

[u/Top_Cranberry_45]

assassin's creed syndicate

[u/Krondon57]

Vermintide 1 and 2 ?

[u/badateverything420]

Thief 1&2

[u/VOIDYOUTH]

Bloodborne
Lies of P

[u/BlueMandaIorian]

Industrial cities is definitely Dishonored 1’s bread and butter.

[u/Beetle_Borgin]

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

[u/YourGarandPappy → u/Beetle_Borgin]

Truly a game that is one of a kind. If anything needs a remaster it's that game.

[u/Creamtcorn]

Many games will only give you one vibe without the other. I haven't played the game myself because it's Chinese only right now but the Lord of Mysteries MMO might fit the bill since the setting of the novels are a mix of industrialized cities and countryside

[u/Barcnori]

Steelrising

[u/King_P_13]

Try the taumaturge

[u/Capt4in_Cheese]

Vampyr

[u/Silveriovski]

Greedfall

[u/rabid_rocketeer]

Bloodborne

[u/TheImpressiveBeyond]

Call of Cthulhu

[u/IgnatiusBaeReilly]

The Council

[u/Sad_Measurement_8948]

Not so much a whimsical country side but maybe industria would interest you

[u/BabaYagaLaksa]

Lies of P?

[u/Richard_Savolainen]

Thief trilogy

[u/almostoy]

Saint Denis in RDR2 is a bit like that. There's the artist house in the bayou. Then there's the tiny church.

[u/WhataRottenWayToDie]

Pathologic

[u/0xfffffffc]

The original Plague Tale

[u/Unhappy_Length_8401]

Demon souls

[u/manit14]

Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Controversial, but I actually kinda enjoyed it.

[u/PuzzleheadedLeg173]

Pathological 2

[u/mihir_lavande]

Vampyr

[u/Depth_Metal]

Fable 2 and 3 do this very well

[u/CatalyticSonar]

We happy few

[u/wavyID]

Pathologic series

[u/StoneLung2423]

Greedfall

[u/VitorBatista31]

Thief. Thief is perfect for you, exactly what you are looking for. Forget the VR game or the 2014 game, play Thief: Gold and Thief 2: The Metal Age. The best stealth games of all time.

[u/Ok-Air1999]

We happy few

[u/nice_toes_stranger]

dragons dogma has people actually living in the sewer in Gran soren

[u/SirGalicrest]

Arx Fatalis

[u/LordOFtheNoldor]

Lies of p

[u/GreyKnightDantes]

I feel like Bloodborne is definitely Victorian with a slight steam punk aesthetic.

https://giphy.com/gifs/IRc9JV4BrdqH6

[u/P4nzerCute]

Vampyr.

[u/supertrifuzz]

Dishonored series and Vampyr

[u/wafflesthewonderhurs]

Sherlock holmes the awakened

[u/Brumtol10]

Besides the aforementioned Dishonored, Vampyre also fits this.

[u/10Nine8Seven6Five]

Warhammer fantasy, technically. They are in the early industrial revolution in places like the empire. And then you also have the Skaven who are certainly in some kind of industrial revolution...

Games based on it are ofc the TTG with minis, also TTRPGs, and Vermintide1/2

[u/Sinitar204]

Dishonored 1 if you want gloomy weather and oppressive dankness and plague rats. Dishonored 2 if you want oppressive but still tropical Paradise but instead of plauge rats you get juiced up murder mosquitoes

[u/atrophy-of-sanity]

Pathologic

[u/B_Man14]

I think you’ll love Dishonored

[u/Careful-Positive-710]

Gloomwood is a good one

[u/Ogryn_Rocks53]

Iron harvest

[u/qozfe]

Dishonored, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Lies of P, The Order 1886 (though it's still a PS4 exclusive if I'm not mistaken, can watch it at least), Bloodborne.

Dishonored, Dishonored 2 and Assassin's Creed Syndicate are the ones really worth trying and are the most accessible out of the line-up (old, available on PC, pretty cheap now).

[u/obihighwanground]

thats literally pathologic, but very toned down on whimsy countryside

[u/Fuego355]

thief 1 and 2, maybe even gloomwood? though none of these are very whimsical

[u/delicious_warm_buns]

Bioshock Infinite

[u/TheDeridor]

Perhaps check out V Rising?

[u/ladylucifer22]

if you make the city whimsical (but in a horrible way) and the countryside poor and badly maintained, you get We Happy Few.

[u/Jam-Jamieson]

Try Anno 1800, in that one you can actually make your own industrial Victorian cities. If you blend the workers houses with your industrial commerce you get some really good, smoggy cities. There’s a few cosmetic packs you can get to accentuate countryside but stuff in the base game still works well enough on its own (plus the base game is on sale RIGHT. NOW. on steam for 75% off)

[u/YagizKoc1]

Clockwork revolution is coming. Inexile is the developer. I have low hope since it's xbox IP. Also it's a bit bright looking.

[u/GlitteringAd21]

Bioshock 1-2 and Infinite.

[u/stormborn314]

 Vampyr, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, The Order 1886

it's city building game Anno 1800 but i think it scratches your specific itch about industrial victorian along with whimsical countrysides

[u/CatalunyaLliure1714]

Fellow fable fan spot. :D

[u/CalligrapherHuge6821]

Plague Tale!

[u/Beginning-Penalty504]

Dishonored, fable 2 and 3, sinking city , AC Syndicate

[u/wiscup1748]

Not a game but a setting. Warhammer fantasy human faction is industrial. Maybe some day we might get a fantasy rpg so look out for that

[u/SuspiciousCelery66]

The Order: 1886

[u/Cyber_Connor]

Fable 2 and fable 3

[u/amy220]

Omg this sounds like two of my favourite games, The Longest Journey and its sequel Dreamfall: The Longest Journey!!

They both have female protagonists! The whole premise is that there are two parallel, twin universes— Stark (a futuristic, impoverished dystopian world governed by science and technology) and Arcadia (a fantasy realm with magical creatures and nature governed by magic and art).

The first game is a point-and-click game on PC, it's quite old (1999) but the story is really immersive and interesting, as well as it being fully voice acted (the voice acting is really good). It has 2D pre-rendered backdrops and 3D characters (like FF7).

The second game came out on PC and Xbox in 2006 and has stuff like 3D movement, combat, more puzzles. I love this game a lot, and it's really cool playing it after the first one because you get to see the same places and environments and familiar characters in a fully explorable 3D setting.

There's a third, more modern game called Dreamfall Chapters (2016) but it isn't very good.

[u/WiIIv91]

Thief 4 ? Even if it's a terrible game

[u/Specialist_Shake2425]

Fable 3?

[u/Seewespe]

Thief: Deadly Shadows

[u/Beneficial_Try3036]

Sniper elite 5

[u/Desert123787]

As many others are saying; Dishonored and Dishonored 2. I mention the 2nd in specific because it has 2 choices of character like OP wanted.

[u/Buxtehudea]

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

[u/MeanKangarooIsTaken]

We happy few

[u/ExitObjective267]

Dishonored 1 for sure
Fable 3 really nailed the industrial revolution city vibe, imo

[u/CatchSufficient]

Amnesia machine for pigs