Choose STEINS;GATE
Choose STEINS;GATE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 5,168 Steam reviews back the pick.
STEINS;GATE vs ChronoClock
STEINS;GATE and ChronoClock both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. STEINS;GATE (2016) is 1 year older than ChronoClock (2017). STEINS;GATE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than ChronoClock (90.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose ChronoClock
Choose ChronoClock if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. ChronoClock launched in 2017.
Both STEINS;GATE and ChronoClock sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 STEINS;GATE |  ChronoClock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (5,168 reviews) | 90.1% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MAGES. Inc. | Purple Software |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- STEINS;GATE (2016) is 1 year older than ChronoClock (2017).
- STEINS;GATE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than ChronoClock (90.1% positive).
- ChronoClock is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than STEINS;GATE (11.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
STEINS;GATE vs ChronoClock — FAQ
- Should I play STEINS;GATE or ChronoClock first?
- If you want chronology, STEINS;GATE (2016) came out before ChronoClock (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are STEINS;GATE and ChronoClock similar?
- They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.