12 Games with a sci-fi setting like STEINS;GATE that you should try

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We filtered the 37 games similar to STEINS;GATE down to the 12 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Steins;Gate 0, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma and AI: The Somnium Files top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to STEINS;GATE.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like STEINS;GATE

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to STEINS;GATE. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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 0

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiHistoricalCyberpunkFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 8.1KIGDB87· 11OC84· 43

Year 2015Dev 5pb. · PQubeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with STEINS;GATE: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#2Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 82%· 4.8KIGDB80· 22

Year 2016Dev Spike Chunsoft · Aksys GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed STEINS;GATE, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and deep RPG systems, while skipping survival mechanics

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#3AI: The Somnium Files

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkAnimeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 9.2KIGDB86· 2OC82· 47

Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like STEINS;GATE, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

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#4Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkAnimeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 83%· 22KIGDB88· 13OC83· 75

Year 2017Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with STEINS;GATE: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

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

GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeSci-FiHistoricalAnime

Steam👍 84%· 587RAWG👍 75%· 20IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Love Conquers All GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed STEINS;GATE, expect visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam

#6AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiAnimeFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 3.7KIGDB87· 4OC86· 67

Year 2022Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like STEINS;GATE, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping survival mechanics

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#72064: Read Only Memories

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi

Steam👍 80%· 1.7KIGDB83· 7OC77· 40

Year 2014Dev MidBossOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with STEINS;GATE: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam GOG Epic

#8The Red Strings Club

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 14KIGDB78· 6OC80· 53

Year 2018Dev Deconstructeam · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like STEINS;GATE, it's known for adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

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#9Analogue: A Hate Story

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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: survival mechanics.

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Steam

#10Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person

IGDB86· 6

Year 2012Dev Chunsoft · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like STEINS;GATE, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping horror tension

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Nintendo

#11eden*

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiCozy

Steam👍 97%· 5.1K

Year 2015Dev Key · MangaGamerPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like STEINS;GATE, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam GOG

#12Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 15KIGDB86· 6OC82· 17

Year 2016Dev Osmotic Studios · Surprise Attack GamesOn Linux · Switch · Android

✓ Shared with STEINS;GATE: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam GOG Epic

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