If you were captivated by the richly detailed, steam-driven London of The Difference Engine, you'll be swept away by the sprawling, immersive city of New Crobuzon in Perdido Street Station. Miéville crafts a world teeming with bizarre technologies, political factions, and unique cultures—much like the clockwork society built by Gibson and Sterling. The intricate setting and vivid atmosphere make exploring every corner of New Crobuzon as satisfying as delving into the alternate past of Victorian Britain.

Enjoyed the intersecting storylines of Sybil Gerard, Edward Mallory, and Laurence Oliphant? In The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters, you'll find a similarly tangled web of protagonists—Miss Temple, Cardinal Chang, and Dr. Svenson—whose adventures intertwine as they unravel a conspiracy in a baroque, gaslit world. The ensemble cast's distinct perspectives and motives heighten the intrigue, echoing the collaborative tension and unpredictability you loved.

If the ingenious mechanical computers and steam-powered inventions of The Difference Engine fascinated you, Leviathan reimagines World War I with fantastical technology—giant airships and genetically engineered beasts. The novel's blend of alternate history with imaginative machinery will scratch that itch for 'what if' scenarios and intricate technological twists on real events.

Loved the dense plotting and shadowy political maneuvering of Victorian power brokers in The Difference Engine? The Yiddish Policemen's Union drops you into an alternate postwar Alaska where exiled Jews navigate a world of corruption, secrets, and shifting alliances. Detective Meyer Landsman unravels conspiracies in a society shaped by political machinations, mirroring the intricate power plays and suspenseful intrigue that kept you turning pages.

If you relished the cerebral puzzles, historical speculation, and technological speculation in The Difference Engine, you'll find Cryptonomicon irresistible. Stephenson weaves together World War II codebreakers and present-day cryptographers—like Lawrence Waterhouse and Randy Waterhouse—exploring how information, science, and secrecy shape the world. The intricate ideas and historical riffs will leave you pondering long after the final page.