Games like STEINS;GATE
If STEINS;GATE is your kind of game, the closest matches are STEINS;GATE 0, STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT and STEINS;GATE ELITE — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, emotional and immersive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →STEINS;GATE is a sci-fi adventure visual novel developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft, originally released in 2016 and now available for $8.99. Players navigate a time-travel mystery through email-based decision-making, where every choice irreversibly alters future world-lines. Reviewers highlight that the email system drives interactive storytelling and world-line theory makes every detail matter, with players describing the experience as atmospheric, emotional, immersive, and mysterious. The game features multiple endings, time-travel paradox mechanics, and achievement-hunting. It runs as playable on Steam Deck and spans a long playtime with a sit-down session shape. The title holds a Metacritic score of 87 and carries a 95% positive rating from over 5,100 Steam reviews, with players noting that characters feel like real people with depth and emotional moments hit frequently throughout the narrative.
About STEINS;GATE: Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
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STEINS;GATE 0
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings and an emotional mood with STEINS;GATE.
Top pick for STEINS;GATE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
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Second-strongest match for STEINS;GATE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
STEINS;GATE returns! Rebooted for the modern era! Featuring fully updated visuals, UI, and an all-new story that breathes new life into the streets of Akihabara.
STEINS;GATE ELITE
WHY THIS
Shares email based decision making and an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Third-strongest match for STEINS;GATE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
STEINS;GATE ELITE follows a rag-tag band of tech-savvy young students who discover the means of changing the past via e-mail using a modified microwave.
The VII Enigma
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Shares an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Ranked #4 for STEINS;GATE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Fate, love, death... Can the enigma be solved? 『The VII Enigma』is a character-driven sci-fi mystery visual novel. Set in a shadowy world of dystopian conspiracy, you must defy the fabric of reality, navigating the desperate path to the 'true end' against the tyranny of time itself.
IIT Quest
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Ranked #5 for STEINS;GATE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Is it okay to kill 6 billion people to avenge the deaths of 2 billion? In this epic sci-fi visual novel, make tough choices to solve "impossible" problems, unlock branching paths and achieve multiple endings.
ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Ranked #6 for STEINS;GATE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Thanks to the rising popularity of the PhoneDroid—a device which features augmented reality (A.R.)—the age of advanced technology has finally reached Tanegashima. On that island, Central Tanegashima High's "Robot Research Club" is about to have their club disbanded.
Frog & Blade
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Ranked #7 for STEINS;GATE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Killed by the villain Frogman, you awaken to the same morning. A mysterious drink, "Soma," grants power to those with strong desires, plunging the city into chaos. Fight the emerging villains, solve the case, and uncover the truth. A multi-ending, battle-packed, looping supernatural suspense ADV.
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
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Shares multiple endings and an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Ranked #8 for STEINS;GATE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?
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STEINS;GATE 0
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings and an emotional mood with STEINS;GATE.
Reviewers of STEINS;GATE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Madoka Magica Magia Exedra
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Reviewers of STEINS;GATE cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Characters from the hit anime series "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" come together! Featuring an all-new story setting and characters from the original ideas of Gekidan Inu Curry (Doroinu), experience the action alongside Magical Girl memories in this battle RPG!
Trilogy of the Moon
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Shares multiple endings and an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Reviewers of STEINS;GATE cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Immerse yourself in a romantic fantasy where past meets present! Experience a unique interactive game featuring Korea's stunning photoshoot models in this cinematic adventure.
STEINS;GATE ELITE
WHY THIS
Shares email based decision making and an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Reviewers of STEINS;GATE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
STEINS;GATE ELITE follows a rag-tag band of tech-savvy young students who discover the means of changing the past via e-mail using a modified microwave.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Shares an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Reviewers of STEINS;GATE cross-mention this title as a similar play.
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
TENET
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Reviewers of STEINS;GATE cross-mention this title as a similar play.
TENET is a fast-paced shooter where you are trapped underworld in a nightmarish arena, and the only key to survival is to stay within the light. Your skills will be put to the test as you blast, punch, and stomp your way through this gore infused gauntlet as you tear your foes limb to limb.
Life is Strange Remastered
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Shares an emotional mood with STEINS;GATE.
Reviewers of STEINS;GATE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.
CLANNAD
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Shares an emotional mood with STEINS;GATE.
Reviewers of STEINS;GATE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below STEINS;GATE at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~89% under STEINS;GATE on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
GRIS
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Priced ~58% under STEINS;GATE on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
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Priced ~78% under STEINS;GATE on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under STEINS;GATE on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Kick Some Brick in I through VI! Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC!
The Room
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Priced ~44% under STEINS;GATE on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~83% under STEINS;GATE on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~89% under STEINS;GATE on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
A Short Hike
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Priced ~56% under STEINS;GATE on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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More from MAGES. Inc.
Other recommendable Steam games by MAGES. Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
STEINS;GATE 0
WHY THIS
Shares multiple endings and an emotional mood with STEINS;GATE.
Another title from MAGES. Inc., the studio behind STEINS;GATE. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
CHAOS;CHILD
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Another title from MAGES. Inc., the studio behind STEINS;GATE. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
WHY THIS
Another title from MAGES. Inc., the studio behind STEINS;GATE.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
CHAOS;HEAD NOAH
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Another title from MAGES. Inc., the studio behind STEINS;GATE. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
CHAOS;HEAD NOAH is now available on Steam!
STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace
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Another title from MAGES. Inc., the studio behind STEINS;GATE. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
Fall in love with the lab members all over again in this sweet and slapstick romantic comedy!
STEINS;GATE ELITE
WHY THIS
Shares email based decision making and an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Another title from MAGES. Inc., the studio behind STEINS;GATE. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
STEINS;GATE ELITE follows a rag-tag band of tech-savvy young students who discover the means of changing the past via e-mail using a modified microwave.
STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Another title from MAGES. Inc., the studio behind STEINS;GATE. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
A story for every lab member. Discover a new side of each STEINS;GATE character and get a glimpse of their inner thoughts through 10 new stories.
Memories Off -Innocent Fille-
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with STEINS;GATE.
Another title from MAGES. Inc., the studio behind STEINS;GATE. Shares Adventure with STEINS;GATE.
「メモリーズオフ」シリーズ史上最もライトで最もシリアスな二面性のあるシナリオが、切なくて儚い、ただ一つの想いを選ぶ“二者択一の恋物語”(オルタナティブ・ラヴストーリー)へとプレイヤーを誘います。
Frequently asked about STEINS;GATE
- Does STEINS;GATE run on Steam Deck?
- STEINS;GATE is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does STEINS;GATE cost?
- STEINS;GATE is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to STEINS;GATE?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside STEINS;GATE are STEINS;GATE 0, STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, STEINS;GATE ELITE.
- Who developed STEINS;GATE?
- STEINS;GATE was developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd..
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