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We filtered the 38 games similar to Steins;Gate 0 down to the 16 that fit the “Anime” category. Hate Plus, STEINS;GATE and Analogue: A Hate Story top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Steins;Gate 0.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

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Year 2015Dev 5pb.

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Within the “Anime” category, the closest game to Steins;Gate 0 is Hate Plus — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. STEINS;GATE and Analogue: A Hate Story follow close behind.

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The best games with a anime setting like Steins;Gate 0

16 similar games foundUpdated July 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.

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Hate Plus

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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.

96

STEINS;GATE

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

#3Analogue: A Hate Story

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Analogue: A Hate Story

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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.

93

eden*

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

#5AI: The Somnium Files

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AI: The Somnium Files

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

#6AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

93

AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

#7Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

92

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

#8Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

92

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

Steam PS Nintendo

92

HuniePop

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 32KIGDB83· 2

Year 2015Dev HuniePotOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Backstage Pass

94

Backstage Pass

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

#11Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

94

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

#12Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~

93

Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst PersonCozy

Steam👍 86%· 3.1KRAWG👍 40%· 45

Year 2014Dev OVERDRIVE · MangaGamerPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting scifi

#13Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

93

Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeAnimeCozyLoot

Steam👍 84%· 583

Year 2012Dev 773 · Nyu MediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and loot and gear systems, while skipping setting scifi

#14Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

92

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

#15Everlasting Summer

92

Everlasting Summer

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual 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

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