11 anime like Steamboy
These are the shows Steamboy fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Steamboy, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 4 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 5 are films you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
Akira
Movie · 1988 · 79/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into male protagonist and military. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Horror
- Psychological
- 2
Metropolis
Movie · 2001 · 74/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into fugitive and male protagonist. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- 3
Roujin Z
Movie · 1991 · 68/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mecha
- 4
Leviathan
ONA · 2025 · 12 eps · 66/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into steampunk and military. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 5
Sparks of Tomorrow
TV · 2026 · 13 eps · 74/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into steampunk and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Romance
- 6
The Empire of Corpses
Movie · 2015 · 65/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into male protagonist and foreign. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 7
Last Exile
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · 74/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into steampunk and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
- 8
Castle in the Sky
Movie · 1986 · 80/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into steampunk and fugitive. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 9
R.O.D - READ OR DIE
OVA · 2001 · 3 eps · 72/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into foreign. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- 10
Baccano!
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into historical and foreign. It is a longer watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 11
Future Boy Conan
TV · 1978 · 26 eps · 78/100
Like Steamboy, it leans into fugitive and steampunk. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Steamboy recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Steamboy; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.