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If Steins;Gate 0 left you wanting more, this list of 37 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting anime — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 10 attributes. STEINS;GATE comes closest (85/100).

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Year 2015Dev 5pb.

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The closest game to Steins;Gate 0 is STEINS;GATE — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Hate Plus and AI: The Somnium Files follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Steins;Gate 0

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Steins;Gate 0. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1STEINS;GATE
STEINS;GATE
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiHistoricalCyberpunkFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 26KRAWG👍 84%· 274MC87IGDB80· 4OC87· 12
Year 2009Dev MAGES · Spike Chunsoft CoPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Steins;Gate 0, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

A new story in the critically-acclaimed STEINS;GATE series. From the depths of despair--explore a whole new world line. Your favorite characters return alongside a brand new cast!

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting89Tone88
#2Hate Plus
Hate Plus
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiFantasyHistoricalAnime
Steam👍 84%· 587RAWG👍 75%· 20IGDB80· 1
Year 2013Dev Love Conquers All GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: setting cyberpunk.

Let's spend the next three real-time days together uncovering the mystery of what went horribly wrong on a derelict generation ship, with the help of a spunky/more-than-slightly-traumatized AI sidekick! A sequel to Analogue: A Hate Story that tells a whole new hate story of its own.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Steins;Gate 0.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting89
AI: The Somnium Files
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 9.2KIGDB86· 2OC82· 47
Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Steins;Gate 0, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Steins;Gate 0.

Released 4 years after Steins;Gate 0.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals71Setting64
eden*
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiCozy
Steam👍 97%· 5.1K
Year 2015Dev Key · MangaGamerPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Steins;Gate 0, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fantasy world

The final love story on a dying planet. In the near future, an ominous red star suddenly appears in the sky. Its presence is about to bring about the extinction of all life on Earth. The unified government proposes an evacuation project to take all of mankind into space, but in order to make the seemingly impossible project a reality, 'felixes' are brought into the world.

Genre100Game mode100Tone78Setting66
AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnimeFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 3.7KIGDB87· 4OC86· 67
Year 2022Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Steins;Gate 0, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping fantasy world

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Steins;Gate 0.

Released 7 years after Steins;Gate 0.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Setting68Visuals54
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst Person2D
Steam👍 98%· 43K
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Like Steins;Gate 0, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Steins;Gate 0: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals52Setting45
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 83%· 22KIGDB88· 13OC83· 75
Year 2017Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Steins;Gate 0: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping fantasy world

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Steins;Gate 0.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals71Setting59
Backstage Pass
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 279
Year 2016Dev sakevisualPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Steins;Gate 0, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, while skipping setting scifi

A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Work with upcoming talent or established pros?

Where it drifts furthest from Steins;Gate 0: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Steins;Gate 0.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting45
Analogue: A Hate Story
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnime
Steam👍 93%· 2.3KRAWG👍 73%· 40MC62IGDB73· 2
Year 2012Dev Love Conquers All GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

Just UpdatedNow includes the Science and Tradition DLC Includes two new costumes for the cosplaying AI *Hyun-ae: a scientist's lab coat, and the traditional hanbok that the Pale Bride wore.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Steins;Gate 0.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting62
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeFantasyHistoricalThird Person
IGDB82· 10
Year 2012Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Steins;Gate 0, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Steins;Gate 0: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting51Visuals0
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst PersonDark
Steam👍 96%· 31KIGDB85· 8
Year 2012Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Steins;Gate 0: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Steins;Gate 0: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals71Setting45
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst PersonDark
Steam👍 96%· 37KIGDB82· 9
Year 2010Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Steins;Gate 0, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and survival mechanics, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Steins;Gate 0: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73Visuals71Setting44
The Red Strings Club
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeCyberpunkSci-FiDark
Steam👍 94%· 14KIGDB78· 6OC80· 53
Year 2018Dev Deconstructeam · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Steins;Gate 0, it's known for adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Steins;Gate 0: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Steins;Gate 0.

Released 3 years after Steins;Gate 0.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73Setting61Visuals0
Everlasting Summer
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst PersonDark
Steam👍 95%· 77KRAWG👍 77%· 952
Year 2013Dev Soviet GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Steins;Gate 0, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, visual 2d and free to play, while skipping setting scifi

Everlasting Summer is a visual novel about a man named Semyon who is teleported from modern Russia into summer camp somewhere in Soviet Union.

Where it drifts furthest from Steins;Gate 0: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Steins;Gate 0.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals85Tone71Setting45
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnimeDark
Steam👍 82%· 4.8KIGDB80· 22
Year 2016Dev Spike Chunsoft · Aksys GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Steins;Gate 0, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and deep RPG systems, while skipping fantasy world

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Steins;Gate 0.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Setting53

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Steins;Gate 0?
The closest game to Steins;Gate 0 is STEINS;GATE, scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Steins;Gate 0?
The three closest games to Steins;Gate 0 are: 1. STEINS;GATE (85/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Hate Plus (82/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. AI: The Somnium Files (74/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Steins;Gate 0's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Hate Plus similar to Steins;Gate 0?
Yes, very much so — Hate Plus scores 82/100 similarity to Steins;Gate 0. They share 8 attributes, including visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Visual Novel games are similar to Steins;Gate 0?
The best Visual Novel games similar to Steins;Gate 0 are STEINS;GATE, Hate Plus, AI: The Somnium Files and eden*. All share the Visual Novel genre alongside other key Steins;Gate 0 attributes like visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Steins;Gate 0 calculated?
We compare Steins;Gate 0 against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Steins;Gate 0 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Steins;Gate 0?
Yes — Everlasting Summer is free and scores well on similarity to Steins;Gate 0. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.