Where the Term Comes From
In S-GAME's PlayStation Blog introduction, the studio described a world where Chinese kungfu, intricate machinery, occult arts, and hard-to-classify powers converge.
Why “Punk” Is Included
The developer connects the term to a new twist on kungfu in popular culture and a rebellious visual attitude. It is not simply historical China, steampunk, cyberpunk, or a conventional medieval-fantasy setting.
Hong Kong Action Influence
The official Steam description cites the Golden Age of Hong Kong action films and modern motion capture. That influence appears in weapon clashes, fight choreography, stance work, and the game's cinematic presentation.
Is Kungfupunk a Gameplay Genre?
Primarily it is a worldbuilding and art-direction label. It does not by itself define difficulty, progression, map design, or whether the game is a Soulslike. See the Kungfupunk lore hub and genre answer.