Rank 01Why this
Shares multiple endings with STEINS;GATE 0.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like STEINS;GATE 0
- 33 games
- Updated Oct 24, 2026
Players who liked STEINS;GATE 0 also play
The closest matches to STEINS;GATE 0: STEINS;GATE, The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma, Muv-Luv Alternative, and The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares branching narrative and multiple endings with STEINS;GATE 0.
- $6.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Same emotional mood as STEINS;GATE 0.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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Muv-Luv Alternative
Why this: Same bleak mood as STEINS;GATE 0.
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CLANNAD
Why this: Same melancholic mood as STEINS;GATE 0.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like STEINS;GATE 0
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: MAGES. Inc.
- Price: $34.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 95% of 1,543 reviews
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Character development is deep
- De heroizing the protagonist
- Emotional payoff is higher
- Bleak
- Dark
- Emotional
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
Why this: Shares branching narrative and multiple endings with STEINS;GATE 0.
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Why this: Same emotional mood as STEINS;GATE 0.
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Why this: Same bleak mood as STEINS;GATE 0.
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About STEINS;GATE 0
The closest matches to STEINS;GATE 0: STEINS;GATE, The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma, Muv-Luv Alternative, and The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If STEINS;GATE 0 is your kind of game, the closest matches are STEINS;GATE, The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty and Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as bleak, dark and emotional, and single out its ai simulation and branching narrative. 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.
STEINS;GATE 0 is a science-focused visual novel developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Set in a time-travel narrative, it features branching paths with multiple endings and route-unlocking mechanics alongside AI simulation elements. Players navigate a fragmented narrative where deep character development unfolds through text-based reading. Reviewers highlight that the protagonist is de-heroized, resulting in a higher emotional payoff compared to the first entry. Players describe the experience as bleak, dark, and melancholic, with emotional weight that defines the overall tone. Released in 2018 and currently priced at $8.74 USD, it holds a 95% positive rating from over 1,500 Steam reviews, and it is playable on Steam Deck.
About STEINS;GATE 0: 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.
Is STEINS;GATE 0 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 1,543 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 99% positive across 70 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $34.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 28 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 28 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Character development is deep
- De heroizing the protagonist
- Emotional payoff is higher
- Soundtrack is incredible
People who play it also play: STEINS;GATE, The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Frequently asked about STEINS;GATE 0
Can I run it?
Does STEINS;GATE 0 run on Steam Deck?
STEINS;GATE 0 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 0 cost?
STEINS;GATE 0 is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to STEINS;GATE 0?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside STEINS;GATE 0 are STEINS;GATE, The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma.
Who developed STEINS;GATE 0?
STEINS;GATE 0 was developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd..