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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, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony and AI: The Somnium Files top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to STEINS;GATE.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2009Dev MAGES

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to STEINS;GATE is Steins;Gate 0 — scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony and AI: The Somnium Files follow close behind.

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

12 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

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Steins;Gate 0

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Steins;Gate 0
Closest on genre
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiHistoricalCyberpunkFirst Person
Year 2015Dev 5pb. · PQubeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to STEINS;GATE runs through visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. Its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 6 years after STEINS;GATE.

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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Closest overall match
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkAnimeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · Android · PC

What carries over from STEINS;GATE is visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: puzzle design and a third-person camera.

Released 8 years after STEINS;GATE.

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AI: The Somnium Files

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AI: The Somnium Files
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkAnimeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The thread back to STEINS;GATE runs through visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is puzzle design and a third-person camera.

Released 10 years after STEINS;GATE.

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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiAnime
Year 2016Dev Spike Chunsoft · Aksys GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What carries over from STEINS;GATE is visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus. Its own ground is puzzle design.

Released 7 years after STEINS;GATE.

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Hate Plus

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Hate Plus
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiHistoricalAnime
Year 2013Dev Love Conquers All GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

What carries over from STEINS;GATE is visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. Its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 4 years after STEINS;GATE.

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Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward

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Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Chunsoft · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If STEINS;GATE worked for you because of visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and horror setting, the same is here. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings puzzle design.

Released 3 years after STEINS;GATE.

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AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

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AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiAnimeFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

With STEINS;GATE it shares visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 13 years after STEINS;GATE.

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2064: Read Only Memories

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2064: Read Only Memories
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi
Year 2014Dev MidBossOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to STEINS;GATE for good reason: visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and a cyberpunk setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is 2D presentation.

Released 5 years after STEINS;GATE.

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The Red Strings Club

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The Red Strings Club
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi
Year 2018Dev Deconstructeam · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · PC · Mac

The genre is the same as STEINS;GATE’s, and with it adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and a cyberpunk setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings pixel art.

Released 9 years after STEINS;GATE.

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Analogue: A Hate Story

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Analogue: A Hate Story
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnime
Year 2012Dev Love Conquers All GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The thread back to STEINS;GATE runs through visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in setting.

Released 3 years after STEINS;GATE.

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CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiCozy
Year 2015Dev Key · MangaGamerPlaytime ~4hOn PC

It meets STEINS;GATE on visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting: cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 6 years after STEINS;GATE.

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Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

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Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi
Year 2016Dev Osmotic Studios · Surprise Attack GamesOn Linux · Switch · Android

What carries over from STEINS;GATE is adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting: deep simulation.

Released 7 years after STEINS;GATE.

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