Steampunk was a sci-fi style and culture that emphasized the popularity and influence of the steam engine and other mechanical inventions. This style usually focuses on social, economic, and technological changes and the impact of these changes on people's lives. Steampunk works often depicted a futuristic world with industrial cities, robots, and automated equipment. Steampunk culture can be traced back to the early 20th century, when it first appeared in literature, art, and film. Later, this style gradually expanded to video games, animation, music, and other entertainment fields. The influence of steampunk was still spreading to this day, becoming an important part of many sci-fi works and creative culture.