STEINS;GATE
STEINS;GATE
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STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
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)
334 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Steam reviews, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
121 positive · 17 negative
95% range 81–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesky * | 12 | 4 | 149 |
| Steam reviews | 121 | 17 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 7 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
152 of 169 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 119 yes, 17 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 136 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,020 of 1,129 positive).
Some reviewers note the game uses the condensed script from Elite, cutting original content. [1][2][3] Several players praise the new art and Live2D animations as a fresh coat of paint. [1][4][5]
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Representative posts
- [10]
Unfortunately, refunding the game. Excited as I was for it, it's just not quite different enough in the improved visuals or new content, to warrant the insanely high price tag. Worse still is that it seems to use Steins;Gate Elite (which I do give a pass to that one given what it is) as the base, so it's also missing content from the original. If the game were a fraction of the price, I'd potentially consider …
- [14]
Completing the game confirmed what I had thought ever since it was announced two years ago: the only reason this remake exists is to capitalize on nostalgia and the series' popularity, given MAGES' financial situation. I didn't expect significant plot changes and, all things considered, I'm glad there weren't any; I believe the story is perfect as it is, and I feared they might somehow ruin it. Since this series is …
- [1]
I decided to buy the game simply because I'm a huge Steins;Gate fan To get the most obvious thing out of the way, the game surely IS overpriced considering that this is mostly not an original story and moreover it's an Elite-ver. truncated story. But I was aware of that before buying so I guess it didn't really leave a huge impact on my general opinion about it. On the contrary, I think I ought to analyze the game …
- [4]
Steins;Gate Reboot asks the evergreen question of "Should we really remake a game that has been remade before?" and runs with it, except it is actually a solid entry. Please keep in mind that I have never played Elite, so I can only put Reboot next to the original - and it's done a splendid job. The artwork is lovely, and as much as I love the wonkiness of the original art, Reboot's artstyle grows on you quickly. I …
- [2]
Score: 8/10 Full review: [url=https://www.kirikiribasara.com/2026/08/13/steinsgate-reboot-review-nostalgia-driven-forward/]https://www.kirikiribasara.com/2026/08/13/steinsgate-reboot-review-nostalgia-driven-forward/ Pros: Worthwhile new story content, particularly Moeka’s route Excellent rerecorded voice acting and refreshed soundtrack Beautifully remade visuals and expressive 2.5D character animation Cons: Still …
Summarised from 34 of the 282 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 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT talk about new art and Live2D animations are gorgeous and expressive; those who didn't talk about the game is overpriced for what it offers. Which matters more to you?
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.
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60 of 334 · most liked first"No AI was used to develop Steins;Gate Re:Boot" The entire room erupts in applause
neutral · AI labelView post →Steins;Gate Re:Boot announced by MAGES. Ostensibly appears to be a remake of the original visual novel with new art and story additions. Set for 2025 release.
neutral · AI labelView post →Unfortunately, refunding the game. Excited as I was for it, it's just not quite different enough in the improved visuals or new content, to warrant the insanely high price tag. Worse still is that it seems to use Steins;Gate Elite (which I do give a pass to that one given what it is) as the base, so it's also missing content from the original. If the game were a fraction of the price, I'd potentially consider picking it back up, but right now it's just... far too expensive for what it actually…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This next week is kinda nuts for PC releases. Mortal Shell 2, Sinking City 2, Stars Reach, Brigador Killers, Steins;Gate Re:Boot, Vholume, Entropy, Cicadamata, Theropods, Project Pitt, Vapor World, Twisted Tower, Gallipoli, Ironsand and plenty more.
neutral · AI labelView post →At this time, just a few hours after release, it is very difficult to recommend this game over the original. I will gladly change this review to a positive one once the more impactful issues are addressed via patches. I love the series and I am so excited to revisit one of my favorite stories ever with some refreshed visuals and audio. That being said, the technical state of this game, its high price tag, as well as its cuts to the original script make it basically impossible to recommend at…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT - Gameplay & Teaser Trailer | Coming 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lEM...
neutral · AI labelView post →STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Steam page is up (out 2026) store.steampowered.com/app/4012810/...
neutral · AI labelView post →I will be updating this review the more I play but I still want to give my opinions and takes on this remake, PROS; - I love the new animations for the characters, it gives them a lot more charm. - The music has been redone, it sounds a lot more crisp now - The new observer is pretty neat, gives you a little extra information about the worldlines and such. - Finally the gamma worldline is actually playable!! CONS; - Lack of 1440p support for this game, no 1440p support for a remake coming out…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love steins gate, Okarin is my favorite protagonist across all forms of media ever, but I am buying this and refunding it just to have access to Octet of Shifting Space when it releases. I actually really like the art, but they ruined it with live2d which I personally despise. When I purchased reboot, I bought it for 55$ at the same time the original was on sale for 5$. Reboot is based on Elite which was a simplification for people who only watched the anime so it dumbed down and removed…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Completing the game confirmed what I had thought ever since it was announced two years ago: the only reason this remake exists is to capitalize on nostalgia and the series' popularity, given MAGES' financial situation. I didn't expect significant plot changes and, all things considered, I'm glad there weren't any; I believe the story is perfect as it is, and I feared they might somehow ruin it. Since this series is really important to me personally, I decided to buy the game at full price to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(Volume Warning) Has anyone playing Steins;Gate Re:Boot seen this happen before? I legit got jump scared. I've been playing on S2 for months with the JP version for footage, but it's been mostly fine. It even just got an update, presumably to line up with the English console release.
neutral · 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 →The Organization thought they could delay this game's release by 30 minutes, but no one can avoid fate. That is the choice of Steins Gate. EL PSY KONGROO!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Proud to announce the (actual) first visual novel that @distantvalhalla.bsky.social and translated together since Steins;Gate... Steins;Gate RE:BOOT! Specifically, Steiner translated the new and revised story content and TIPs, while I did some misc bits and, of course, the original text.
neutral · AI labelView post →Deceive the world yet again. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on October 29, 2026! Pre-orders will go live at your favorite retailers soon! Check out what STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is about👇 steinsgate.jp/reboot/en-us/ #SteinsGate #SteinsGateReBoot
neutral · AI labelView post →I debated whether to leave this review positive or negative, but as of 20/09/2026, I have to go with negative. STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT isn't a bad game, but I struggle to find a reason to recommend it over the versions that already exist. Unlike STEINS;GATE ELITE, RE:BOOT does not use anime scenes and stays much closer to the original visual novel. The problem is that if I want that experience, I'd rather just play the original STEINS;GATE. RE:BOOT adds updated visuals, animated character…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The voice quality sounds really bad and compressed. I've been excited to try this out I'll admit, albeit a little skeptical due to the Elite script. I played for a little under two hours, just so I'm in the refund window since I might end up doing that. But the voices man, it sounds so low quality, and it seems highly compressed, in a visual novel I do not see why you would do such a thing just to save a gigabyte or two, an extra gigabyte wouldn't have killed the game storage wise, but for…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT launches August 20 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC in Japan www.gematsu.com/2026/05/stei... Opening Movie www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwvf... E-mote Motion Footage www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gYV...
neutral · AI labelView post →If you are on linux system or similar, DO NOT buy this game. The developers do not care about you. Get the original. The developers very clearly did not even spend 5 minutes playing their own game on linux since none of the voice lines work at all. Many people are saying to switch to GE-Proton11-5 or similar, however this simply does not work. Similarly you could inject xaudio2_9.dll into the game files, however this also does not work. There are a miillion launch flags and parameters you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Toned down and sanitized version of original. Art, animations and new backgrounds are really good, but Elite's script, compressed voice and mediocre UI (with bad font) ruins everything. Better play original.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#WonHobby40 Figure Update! TRIKT STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Kurisu Makise -Luminous Reflection of a Masterpiece- WonHobby Gallery: https://gallery.whl4u.jp/wh40/en/#images/83 #SteinsGate #WF2026W #goodsmile
neutral · AI labelView post →I decided to buy the game simply because I'm a huge Steins;Gate fan To get the most obvious thing out of the way, the game surely IS overpriced considering that this is mostly not an original story and moreover it's an Elite-ver. truncated story. But I was aware of that before buying so I guess it didn't really leave a huge impact on my general opinion about it. On the contrary, I think I ought to analyze the game more thoroughly given how much I’ve invested in it. Unlike Elite, I think the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT - first 30 minutes of the game premiering soon (11:30 AM PT) www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdCA...
neutral · AI labelView post →Preorders open now! TRIKT STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Kurisu Makise -Luminous Reflection of a Masterpiece- From "STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT" comes a scale figure of Kurisu Makise featuring an integrated light-up function! Preorder: https://goodsmile.link/DJwKWE #goodsmile
neutral · AI labelView post →Spike Chunsoft has shared the first Steins;Gate Re:Boot gameplay and teaser trailer ahead of its 2026 release on PC Steam: www.rpgsite.net/news/19006-s...
neutral · AI labelView post →The present — 15 years have passed since "that day"... Watch the latest gameplay and teaser trailer for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, coming 2026! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lEM... #STEINSGATE #STEINSGATEREBOOT
neutral · AI labelView post →played a little snip of it and its just depressing to see this franchise get milked again. the new content isnt even available out of the gate like i've beaten the original and know the entire story the only thing new is the art style which pales in comparison to the original. Yes moving sprites are cool but its just awful seeing the art style death. it doesn't help that the font is awful and squished in some scenes. Shameless CashGrab please don't buy this. I was so hyped for this too.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Man microwaves his friend's banana, invents time travel and creates more worldlines. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought because im a huge adv fan and played all the games (O;N included), if you're similar then I recommend. But in earnest I cant recommend for the price. The art is nice and all (yet 1080p cap for some reason lmao), but I dont think that and the new ending, which i'm yet to see, is enough to justify that. Just get the original. It's longer, has an iconic artstyle, and very cheap on sale. Also, the "artbook" is a joke. A pdf of just CGs, which I can rip from the game, seriously?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a preface, I've only watched the anime and played the original DVD version more than a decade ago. So concerns about cut/missing content, its been a long while since I've touched the OG... I'd have to take everyone else's word for what else is missing. Also from reading around, REBOOT uses ELITE for the base of its script. The HUGE asking price for just the base game ($90 AUD) is a big turn off I won't deny that, especially since the original releases go on sale for quite cheap often. If…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Arrr, 'ere be me thoughts from the first half-hour, matey! - This 'ere script be shorter than the S;G original, an' that there be no small thing. Feels like a treasure trove o' detail got tossed overboard fer no jolly good reason! Shouldn't a remake be carryin' at least as much booty as the original, at minimum, arrr? - The new visuals be a sight to avast! Truth be told, that there might be the only plunder worth keepin' from this here remake. The openin' be farrr more stylized, an' that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Visual for the limited physical edition of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT which will only be available for the PS5 and Switch 1/2 versions in Japan. The PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam versions will be digital only in Japan. The game will release on August 20 in English, Japanese, and Chinese.
neutral · AI labelView post →"Steins;Gate Re:Boot" - New Title Announced! The new title is set to be released in 2025 and will feature new graphics and some additional story elements.
neutral · AI labelView post →And now, everything will be rebooted... You can now wishlist STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT on Steam! Coming 2026. Steam Page 👇 store.steampowered.com/app/4012810 #STEINSGATE #STEINSGATEREBOOT
neutral · AI labelView post →Steins;Gate Re:Boot will launch for PC Steam in North America and Europe through Spike Chunsoft in 2026: www.rpgsite.net/news/18991-s...
neutral · AI labelView post →Proton Experimental updated with fixes for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, EA App, Borderlands 4 #Steam #SteamOS #SteamDeck #SteamMachine
neutral · AI labelView post →Great Game but considering how little it adds compared to the original Steins;Gate story-wise, (it adds one 1-2 hour ending, and a Steins;Gate 0 reference scene) and how expensive it is. you're better off getting the original for 5$ on sale. However, I do think it is an upgrade (not that big considering that I don't think Steins;Gate needed a remake anyway) if you disregard the price. It really pains me to give a negative review considering how pretty the new art is, how cool the new…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steins;Gate Reboot asks the evergreen question of "Should we really remake a game that has been remade before?" and runs with it, except it is actually a solid entry. Please keep in mind that I have never played Elite, so I can only put Reboot next to the original - and it's done a splendid job. The artwork is lovely, and as much as I love the wonkiness of the original art, Reboot's artstyle grows on you quickly. I won't deny that some CGs had wilder (and better) compositions, meanwhile…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT" Game Announced for 2025. It will feature new Story Content with Improved Graphics.
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished all routes. For me, the original Steins;Gate is my absolute favorite piece of storytelling of all time and it will always be there, and of course, I had incredibly high expectations from this RE:BOOT. Let's start with the positive things - There's a significant change in terms of pacing. Things really moved faster and more concise than I remembered. Honestly, I just believe this change is one of the main reasons of this RE:BOOT. - Art style, although my first impression was quite…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →'STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT' delayed to 2026.
neutral · AI labelView post →MAGES. unveils the Steins;Gate Re:Boot game slated for 2025!
neutral · AI labelView post →STEINS;GATE: VARIANT SPACE OCTET will be included as a first print run bonus for the Japanese physical editions of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT for Switch 1/2 and PS5. Nothing has been announced yet for the English release. The game is a sequel to STEINS;GATE's true ending with tie-ins to CHAOS;HEAD.
neutral · AI labelView post →Spike Chunsoft has posted the description of the STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT "Gamma Worldline" on their website. www.spike-chunsoft.com/news/new-ste...
neutral · AI labelView post →Proton Experimental updated with fixes for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, EA App, Borderlands 4.
neutral · AI labelView post →Will Steins;Gate Re:Boot be brave enough to bring back this glossary entry from the original???
neutral · AI labelView 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 →A real look at the Steelbook 👀 STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT launches on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S this week on October 29 🚀
neutral · AI labelView post →WOW 10/10 BEST GAME EVER NO BIAS just buy and play the original though, the difference isn't that meaningful to warrant the price. I'm only buying this to support the devs and keep sci;adv alive.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today, my absolute favorite visual novel, got a remake - Steins;Gate RE:BOOT! So, to immerse myself even deeper in the novel, I made an app that fully syncs my IRL DIY Divergence Meter with the in-game one! #シュタゲ #シュタゲリブート #SteinsGate #SteinsGateReboot
positive · AI labelView post →STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space is coming to the western release of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT! Originally developed for a now-gone OS in 2011, this game recreates the aesthetic of an 8-bit PC adventure game while being fully compatible with software and USB keyboards for modern gaming platforms.
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 →Steins;Gate Re:Boot delayed to 2026, first screenshots huke, the original character designer, is supervising new illustrations More ⬇️
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 →I’m gonna start things off by saying that I genuinely had high hopes for reboot, I was incredibly excited to revisit the story, but alas I’ve been left with mixed feelings. What it did well: The new art is impeccable, huke genuinely outdid himself with the new character sprites, CGs, and backgrounds. Genuinely might be some of my favorite work I’ve seen from SciADV at large, on par with Chaos;Child and Occultic;Nine The music of course is incredible too, Takeshi ♥♥♥ is back and revising his…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Steins;Gate Re:Boot game will launch on August 20.
neutral · AI labelView post →My first experience with Steins;Gate was on the PS Vita a while ago and I have revisited the story in different ways through the anime and PC version. So far, I would say RE:BOOT is my second-favorite way to experience the story after the original partly because I experienced the original completely blind. PC gives you access to pretty much every version, so it is a bit harder to recommend RE:BOOT here but for modern consoles, I do think this is the best way to experience the VN. Why I enjoy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What fate awaits one who denies destiny? Check out our latest story introduction trailer for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 29, 2026! Pre-order STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT steinsgate.jp/reboot/en-us...
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 →'STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT' launches August 20th on Xbox Series, PS4/5, Nintendo Switch 1&2 and PC. youtu.be/kwvfZIoeUsI
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