Steampunk is a sub genre of science fiction, and it emerged in the early 1990s. Inspired by the famous novels of Jules Vernes, Albert Robida and HG Wells in particular, it puts futuristic elements into the 19th century, or in an imaginary alternate universe with history recalling that time. Because of this it is also sometimes referred to as retro-futurism. Many slot machine developers were inspired by steampunk, such Betsoft, Rival and Netent who created games such as Curious Machine, A Switch in Time and Steam Tower. It is the last game to which we devote the review below.

A few general facts about the game

Developed by the Swedish company Netent, the slot machine Steam Tower has 5 reels and 15 pay-lines. The special symbols of the game are two wild symbols: one classic and one stacked wild. Regarding the special features, the game offers the chance to trigger original free spins with a multiplier of up to x7.

From 0.15 €/$/£ per spin up to 150 €/$/£ per game

During the set-up phase, you can choose to bet from 1 to 10 coins. It is also possible to change the coin value. You can choose from one of the values ​​in the following range: 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, 0.50 and 1 €/$/£. The range of possible wagers is fairly wide, since it starts with only 0.15 €/$/£ per spin, and it ends at 150 €/$/£ per game. That is something for all types of players, the more conservative and the high rollers.

A classic wild and a stacked wild symbol

When you play the video slot Steam Tower, you get two wild symbols. One of these is a conventional wild and it shows a grapple gun. The other one is a stacked wild and it spans over three positions of the reel. It shows the hero of the game. These two symbols have the power to replace any other symbol to form or complete the most profitable paying combination on each payline.

Free spins with original features

Every time you manage to get at least one full stacked wild on the screen, you win 10 free spins. During these, you are starting your ascent of a tower with 16 floors. Your winnings are multiplied by between x2 and x7, depending on the level of the tower you have reached. When you are on the sixteenth floor, you will win a further bonus of 1,000 coins. To move from one level to another, you simply have to get a normal wild symbol on any location of the reels. You will then also win 2 extra free spins.

As often with the Swedish developer Netent, the general atmosphere of Steam Tower is very nice. We think that all the elements in the game remind of steampunk, and that is what will delight the many fans of this genre. Additionally, the game offers a very solid content, which is original and profitable. You can win free spins, during which your winnings are multiplied up to 7 times. You should also know that it is possible to win up to 300,000 coins.