What is Dieselpunk

Overview

This video from Tiyana Marie discusses what is dieselpunk, a genre that maybe you’ve heard of it before, or maybe you haven’t. Maybe you have an idea of what it is, but aren’t entirely sure.

Rooted in the technological and cultural milieu of the first half of the 20th century, dieselpunk is a fascinating sub-genre and aesthetic that combines the gritty, mechanical advancements of the interwar period with a more contemporary and imaginative outlook. It often reimagines the industrial age through the lens of speculative fiction, incorporating anachronistic elements such as advanced machinery, alternative histories, and dystopian themes. It also is inspired by other aspects of these times, including fashion and art.

This video delves into the defining characteristics of dieselpunk in depth, exploring its unique blend of past and future and distinguishing it from other genres like steampunk, emphasizing that while both genres draw on historical aesthetics, but the latter is inspired by the Victorian era. It also shares compelling examples of how this genre manifests across various mediums, including movies, literature, video games, and comics, illustrating the rich and diverse tapestry that dieselpunk offers to creators and audiences alike.

The video highlights various media examples of dieselpunk, including Indiana Jones and Captain America films, as well as books and video games such as Bioshock, Metal Slug, some Wolfenstein games, Command & Conquer: Red Alert and Crimson Skies. Additionally, Tiyana shares insights from her own work-in-progress dieselpunk novel, The Elemental Espresso Car, and invites viewers to share their favorite dieselpunk works or projects in the comments.

P.S.: this video was originally published on October 30, 2016.

Some -punk games

• Phantom 2040 [SNES]
• Slope Cyber
• Flying Wings HoverCraft
• Phantom 2040 [Game Gear]
• Cyberpunk: Resistance
• Steam Heart [Download]
• Bionic Race
• Steampunk
• Sky Knight
• Techno Cop

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