STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
Game
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STEINS;GATE
Developer MAGES. Inc.
Steins;Gate is a 2009 science fiction visual novel game developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus. It is the second game in the Science Adventure series, following Chaos;Head. The story follows 18-year old Rintaro Okabe and his friends as they accidentally invent a form of time travel via text messages that can be sent to the past. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
381 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
97
LovedLoved
254 positive · 9 negative
95% range 94–98%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 254 | 9 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 16 | 4 | 70 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Mastodon * | 3 | 0 | 11 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
5,678 of 5,934 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
96% recommend · 225 yes, 9 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 234 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (26,467 of 27,265 positive).
Players widely praise the story as a masterpiece of time-travel and emotional storytelling. [1][2][3] Many note the slow start but insist the payoff is worth it. [4][5][6] Some reviewers find the game superior to the anime adaptation. [1][2][7]
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- [4]
First of all, if you still haven’t played this game or experienced the story, do it. Blindly. Stop reading this review and play the actual game. And only after seeing the credits for the first time, look up the guide. It starts rather slowly, taking its time for the characters’ development and a bit of world-building. So, if after 2-3 chapters you find yourself wanting to quit playing - don’t. You will be rewarded. …
- [1]
This is the single greatest story I have ever witnessed. First in form of the anime. After I saw the anime I was certain that nothing could top that. Then, I saw that there is a game. I was like, why not give it a shot? I know it's hard to believe but the game is even better than the anime. Much, much better. The game explores other ways that the story can conclude. It's way more detailed. The voice acting is …
- [11]
To summarize everything here, whether you have or haven't watched the anime I would highly recommend the game. The game is worth the money even if it isn't on discount. However, I feel the need to list a couple reasons as to why you would withhold playing the game despite the absolute masterpiece of interwoven writing. Firstly, the UI and keybinds are clearly dated. The lack of flow charts, visual systems or …
- [5]
Why You Must Trust the Slow Burn If you start Steins;Gate expecting non-stop adrenaline right out of the gate, you might find yourself wondering what all the hype is about during the first few chapters. Early on, the game takes its sweet time setting the stage—focusing heavily on slice-of-life interactions, quirky lab banter, chunibyo antics, and seemingly mundane text message chains. My advice to anyone picking …
- [2]
Pinnacle of time travel media and media in general i thought the anime was good but it doesn't compare to the visual novel, everyone should play this in their lifetime, El Psy Kongroo
Summarised from 34 of the 331 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
96% of the 234 Steam reviewers we collected recommend STEINS;GATE. The complaint that keeps coming up: dated UI and lack of flow charts. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
In 2009, the Famitsu Awards gave Steins;Gate visual novel an annual Game of Excellence award. In 2011, it was voted #6 in Famitsu's poll of "most tear-inducing games" of all time. Steins;Gate was nominated for the 2015 Golden Joystick Award in the "Best Handheld / Mobile Game" category. In 2017, Famitsu readers voted it the best adventure game of all time. Senji Ishii of Famitsu Xbox 360 praised the scenario for its detail and noted that events that were overlooked as insignificant later returned to affect events of the future. Due to the way the plot ties the many different events of the game together, Ishii believes it must have been a lot of work to write the scenarios. 4Gamer.net…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 381 · most liked firstThis is specially funny considering how many scifi and mystery VNs still heavily involve romance, Steins;Gate is like the poster boy for scifi VNs in the late 2000s and the driving force for the true ending of that game is the MC loving a woman so much he bends the rules of causality for her
positive · AI labelView post →[Official TL] Steins;Gate Octet of Shifting Space releases on October 29 You will receive the game for free if you buy Steins;Gate RE:BOOT on Steam before November 30 Originally released in 2011, it's a what if title that captures the look and feel of an 8-bit PC adventure game
neutral · AI labelView post →Sometimes I work on backgrounds for games like visual novels but it's not something I always talk about. As a fan of visual novels (Thanks Steins;Gate) seeing one of my backgrounds in a game is a beautiful achievement.
positive · AI labelView post →Schrodinger's Cat is the new E = mc². I started watching Dark Matter and the professor is there explaining Schrodinger's Cat to a college class like no one ever watched The Big Bang Theory or Steins;Gate or Dark or played Portal or ever heard that reference from dozens of pop culture sources before, because every major franchise in the last 10 years decided to go "Multiverse" and shit, so it's everywhere, and shows trying to show how into science they are, like so nerd and you are getting so…
neutral · AI labelView post →In 2025, 33-year-old Okabe Rintaro successfully prevents World War III. In 2025, 33-year-old me played STEINS;GATE for the first time, fully expecting WWIII to break out within the next 3 years. This, too, is the choice of Steins Gate.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First of all, if you still haven’t played this game or experienced the story, do it. Blindly. Stop reading this review and play the actual game. And only after seeing the credits for the first time, look up the guide. It starts rather slowly, taking its time for the characters’ development and a bit of world-building. So, if after 2-3 chapters you find yourself wanting to quit playing - don’t. You will be rewarded. A lot. I never thought a game could wreck me this badly. A year after finishing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preview images for "Steins;Gate Re:boot" which will be based on the original 2009 visual novel with new graphics as well as additional story content. The game will be releasing in 2025 for unannounced platforms with huke returning as character designer. www.famitsu.com/article/2024...
neutral · AI labelView post →Visual for the limited physical edition of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT which will only be available for the PS5 and Switch 1/2 versions in Japan. The PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions will be digital only in Japan. The game will release on August 20 in English, Japanese, and Chinese.
neutral · AI labelView post →STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT preview CGs (1/2) The game will have around double the amount of CGs compared to the original Xbox 360 release. The amount of backgrounds will increase by 20%. steinsgate.jp/reboot/ja-jp/ #steinsgate #シュタゲ #シュタゲリブート
neutral · AI labelView post →Good morning ☕ Today is National Video Game Day and Be A Kid Again day! My eldest son gifted me a copy of Steins;Gate the other day, so maybe I'll make some time to play a little of that, and also some Phasmophobia today. 🎮😺 #cat #art #videogameday
positive · AI labelView post →« No One Knows What The Future Holds. That’s Why Its Potential Is Infinite. » - Okabe Rintaro I discovered Steins;Gate through the anime, back then, a friend introduced it to me. I was instantly hooked. The characters were endearing, the plot masterfully woven, and the story would stay with me forever. It became my favorite anime. So, it was a must for me to buy and play the video game. In fact, it's the very first visual novel I've ever played. It was a chance to explore all the facets of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tuturu ♪ Came for the story, stayed for the suffering. Ended up with a PhD in time-travel. This VN is 80% pain and 20% microwave. And you might end up with an electrode in your hippocampus. And somehow... you keep going. This must be the choice of Steins Gate. El Psy Kongroo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preorders open now! Good Smile Company STEINS;GATE Nendoroid Doll Kurisu Makise: Lab Coat Ver. From the hypothetical science adventure game "STEINS;GATE" comes a Nendoroid Doll of Kurisu Makise in her lab coat! Preorder: https://goodsmile.link/9rR6NP #goodsmile
neutral · AI labelView post →"STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT" Game Announced for 2025. It will feature new Story Content with Improved Graphics.
neutral · AI labelView post →it's me again. the organisation is trying to make me write a bad review. but i refuse! this game is simply too good, no matter the world line. el. psy. congroo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →MAGES. unveils the Steins;Gate Re:Boot game slated for 2025!
neutral · AI labelView post →Preorders open now! Good Smile Company STEINS;GATE Reincarnation Kurisu Makise From the game "STEINS;GATE" comes a Reincarnation series plastic model of Kurisu Makise! Preorder: https://goodsmile.link/fGJDB9 #goodsmile
neutral · AI labelView post →With every attempt to rewrite the past, that first summer seems a little more perfect. A journey through time that reveals the value of ordinary days only after they are gone.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steins;Gate: Hen'i Kuukan no Octet, the retro PC spinoff of the sci-fi visual novel. That 5.25 disk looking thing is actually a CD sleeve that holds the game. Beneath the manual is a soundtrack CD with the music in the chiptune style of various Japanese PCs
neutral · AI labelView post →Playing this for the first time 2025. This was the choice of Steins gate. El. Psy. Kongroo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT (PS5/Switch 2/Switch) Standard/Steelbook up for preorder on Amazon ($59.99/$69.99) amzn.to/4dMc9Uh Best Buy buff.ly/SJCDOpO VGP buff.ly/diCIYoF PNP buff.ly/NnaVXUs #ad game on cart
neutral · AI labelView post →Preorders open now! Good Smile Company STEINS;GATE Nendoroid Mayuri Shiina 2.0 From the hypothetical science adventure game "STEINS;GATE" comes the renewed Nendoroid of Mayuri Shiina! Preorder: https://goodsmile.link/FMq6aT #goodsmile
neutral · AI labelView post →STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT (Switch / Switch 2 / PS5) physical releases are up for pre-order at Best Buy: bit.ly/4f68Olc #ad Switch 2 release is on the game card (not a GKC release). Full list of true Switch 2 physicals here: www.dekudeals.com/switch-2-phy...
neutral · AI labelView post →Every decision, every choice, every action, reaction and every inaction you have ever made or failed to make in your life has led you to this exact point of time and space in the universe. Humans are temporal beings. "Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift whatever the day brings forth." -Horace
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Getting to know me through media My all time faves: Game - Mass Effect Movie - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Show - Steins;Gate Album - Dark Side of the Moon
positive · AI labelView post →i tried to send a fork to the past by texting my smart microwave but it just sparked a lot and caught on fire. unrealistic game. zero out of ten.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preorders open now! Good Smile Company STEINS;GATE Nendoroid Kurisu Makise: Lab Coat Ver. [Basic] From the game "STEINS;GATE" comes a Nendoroid [Basic] of Kurisu Makise in her lab coat! Preorder: https://goodsmile.link/PlBe5T #goodsmile
neutral · AI labelView post →Visual novel "STEINS;GATE: Octet of Shifting Space" is now available in English, Japanese, and Chinese. The game is a sequel to STEINS;GATE's true ending with tie-ins to CHAOS;HEAD. steinsgate.jp/reboot/en-us... #steinsgate
neutral · AI labelView post →"This is the choice of Steins Gate. El Psy Kongroo." Yeah, I'm sure this story needs little introduction. It'd been going strong since 2009, and its got an anime and a remake and spin-offs and a sequel and another remake coming. This game has made the rounds on the internet, for great reason. TL:DR - you're getting a jaw-dropping story about stupid kids and time travel. Just buy it. This story could be 80 dollars and I'd probably still recommend it Telling you literally anything about this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really happy that the game runs almost perfectly on GameHub, though I couldn't get it to work in GameNative. No one's voices seem to be playing, though. Probably fine for playing while in bed, but not an ideal way to enjoy Steins;Gate
neutral · AI labelView post →Physical collectors rejoice! STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT (Switch 2 / Switch / PS5) is receiving a proper physical release and you can choose from standard or SteelBook Launch Editions: bit.ly/49tjs1J Amazon: amzn.to/4fK1U5h Best Buy: bit.ly/3PsXVzB #ad Switch 2 release is on the game card!
neutral · AI labelView post →The Steins;Gate Re:Boot game will launch on August 20.
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy STEINS;GATE Day! We're celebrating July 28th by giving you the first 30 minutes of the game from the upcoming STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT. This is the choice of Steins Gate. El Psy Kongroo.
neutral · AI labelView post →Pinnacle of time travel media and media in general i thought the anime was good but it doesn't compare to the visual novel, everyone should play this in their lifetime, El Psy Kongroo
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →MAGES officially announces horror game SEEKER EYE during a STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT livestream. Previously teased in March 2025, SEEKER EYE will tell the tale behind "The Ghost Story of the Red Roof House" from MAGES' horror YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/live/gHstf2X... #SEEKEREYE
neutral · AI labelView post →I came from the future to tell you that this game is amazing, even if you watched anime and the movie it is still a good experience to have. It has good visuals, voice acting and etc. El Psy Kongroo
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Spike Chunsoft has confirmed it will release the Steins;Gate Re:Boot game in North America and Europe in 2026 for PC via Steam.
neutral · AI labelView post →This is the single greatest story I have ever witnessed. First in form of the anime. After I saw the anime I was certain that nothing could top that. Then, I saw that there is a game. I was like, why not give it a shot? I know it's hard to believe but the game is even better than the anime. Much, much better. The game explores other ways that the story can conclude. It's way more detailed. The voice acting is amazing. One minute you are crying, then you are laughing. And then you cry…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Steins;Gate Re:Boot game is previewing a new "Gamma Worldine" story route in a new video.
neutral · AI labelView post →Well i didn't want to write the review before i finished with all the endings, so here we are after 115 hours of aprox gameplay (more like 100 of actual gameplay), i took my time because i enjoy having a conversation with the characters, in the end what's the point of a visual novel if i play it like a book? Well none, not to me. Technicalities aside. As many of those who've played the VN in the last ten years, i watched the anime first. But nothing compares to the experience the VN offers.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thought I'd participate in Random Game Saturday this week and share a photo of my limited edition copy of Steins;Gate. I remember getting this in the mail from Right Stuf when I was in the middle of moving and later playing it on my laptop at my new place.
positive · AI labelView post →Here's when you can play Steins;Gate Re:Boot!
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the best written stories about time travel, romance, comedy, and suspense. It’s really astonishing how the game incorporates all these elements while maintaining the great storytelling and narrative it offers. For me, Steins;Gate is my all time favorite. I watched the anime first, and I still think starting with the anime is the better experience. At the same time, though, I have to say that the visual novel introduces many story elements differently, and whether those changes are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To summarize everything here, whether you have or haven't watched the anime I would highly recommend the game. The game is worth the money even if it isn't on discount. However, I feel the need to list a couple reasons as to why you would withhold playing the game despite the absolute masterpiece of interwoven writing. Firstly, the UI and keybinds are clearly dated. The lack of flow charts, visual systems or indicators make it difficult to discern the choices you have and haven't made. Which…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steins Gate is a masterclass in foreshadowing, multi-layered and emotional storytelling, it's a perfect mix between comedy and drama, action and romance. This is what every visual novel should aspire to be. The concept of time-travel is extremely trite in science fiction - it's a cliche within a cliche. But beyond all the pseudoscience mumbo jumbo and overused concepts such as "unintended consequences", "buttefly effect" and so on, lies a deeply personal story of a desperate man in a strife…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →5 faves & 5 tags Game - Trails through Daybreak II Anime - Steins;Gate Animal - Chincillas Number - 0 Color - White @excelliaisle.bsky.social @hime-evanessa.bsky.social @eisen1.bsky.social @mirrorofdestiny.xyloverse.org @photonmarie.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →I know it's very last minute but I will not be streaming tonight! Head isn't in the game for stream because of finals :') Moving Steins;Gate to tomorrow tho! :D
positive · AI labelView post →I just finished all the endings, and MY GOD. I thought the anime was a masterpiece and the VN couldn't be that much better but SOMEHOW it is 10x better even though there was nothing bad with the anime. easiest recommend of my life. On top of that, i have never played a VN before and i didn't know how i would like a "game" that is just "click click click next" but my goodness by the end of the game i was in tears.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT first week physical ranking and sales in Japan: #4: Switch 2 - 7,613 #5: PS5 - 4,002 #9: Switch 1 - 3,538 Total: 15,153 units sold Combined, it would be the highest selling game that week behind Rhythm Heaven Groove which sold 37,402 units. www.famitsu.com/article/2026...
neutral · AI labelView post →STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT critic scores: Metacritic (85): www.metacritic.com/game/steinsg... Opencritic (86): opencritic.com/game/21027/s...
neutral · AI labelView post →Why You Must Trust the Slow Burn If you start Steins;Gate expecting non-stop adrenaline right out of the gate, you might find yourself wondering what all the hype is about during the first few chapters. Early on, the game takes its sweet time setting the stage—focusing heavily on slice-of-life interactions, quirky lab banter, chunibyo antics, and seemingly mundane text message chains. My advice to anyone picking this up: Soldier on. Do not give up on Chapters 1 through 3. What feels…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →「STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT」Opening Movie. From the video description, translated by [DeepL](https://www.deepl.com/en/translator): > Since the release of the Xbox 360 version in 2009, “STEINS;GATE” has continued to be loved around the world and boasts cumulative series sales of over 4 million copies. Now, with major updates, it will be released as “STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT” on August 20, 2026! > > > ■Available on 6 platforms! > > This title will be released on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™,…
neutral · AI labelView post →Upcoming adventure game Epoch Reset has awakened the Steins;Gate stan in me with its time-bending shoujo storyline.
positive · AI labelView post →I watched the anime long before playing the visual novel, and of course the VN offers far more detail. This may be my first VN, and aside from a slightly clunky UI, the story and artwork are excellent. It’s easily one of my favorite stories. I even 100% completed it and had to try every path! Although it starts a bit slow, if you enjoy sci-fi, time travel, and “choices matter” gameplay, it’s absolutely worth sticking with. 10/10 would time-leap again. El Psy Kongroo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why are you looking at negative reviews? Just get the visual novel already.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unless this is pre-release trickery, Steins;Gate Reboot seems to not be a Game-Key Card on Switch 2
neutral · AI labelView post →Completely objectionable, I would imagine the anime is the better way to experience the story. There are too many problems with the narrative as constructed here. My big gripe with the visual novel is the structure and the fact that the "true ending" is locked behind how you reply to a random text message half way through the game. This is impossible to do without a guide and this is one of the most disgraceful mechanics in gaming, which people seem to accept or at least tolerate. You should…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Starting a fresh playthrough of Steins;Gate Maaaaan, this game 😍 It was the first vn I ever played and I still love it to bits
positive · AI labelView post →What to say about S;G that hasn't already been said? It is a masterpiece of storytelling that will make you laugh, cry, and panic all at once. It starts off slow but the payoff is so good it will make you wish you had experienced it sooner. Be patient because the ride is absolutely worth it. El Psy Kongroo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nitroplus’s identity is rooted in its origins as an adult game developer, says Mojika and Steins;Gate writer "Be it games or anime, I’ll just create the things I find interesting, without overthinking" automaton-media.com/en/news/nitr...
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