STEINS;GATE 0

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3 • 2018

2018

Quick resume

If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Visual Novel

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Pros

Deep and emotional story
Complex branching narrative
Well-developed characters
High replay value with multiple endings
Excellent voice acting and soundtrack

Cons

Some pacing issues and confusing plot points
Art style inconsistency
Lack of gameplay variety beyond reading and choices
Some characters underdeveloped
Requires playing original steins;gate first for full understanding

Motivations

Autonomy

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4

"Players make meaningful branching choices that shape the narrative and endings, reflecting high personal control over story direction."

Man I Just Wanna Go Home
"Players make key decisions that influence branching storylines and endings, reflecting control over narrative direction."
Competence

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3

"Engages players with meaningful decisions and some combat/quick-time events, requiring skillful navigation of story and choices."

Desert Stalker
"Engages players in understanding complex time travel mechanics and story branches, requiring thoughtful choices."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

-4

"Focuses on personal story experience without comparison or competitive elements."

Nurse Love Addiction
"Focuses on personal story experience without competitive elements or comparison to others."
Continuation

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4

"Players invest many hours exploring multiple routes and endings, showing strong attachment."

Nurse Love Addiction
"Players invest many hours exploring multiple endings and routes, showing strong attachment and habitual play."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

-5

"Single-player visual novel experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

Demonheart
"Single-player visual novel experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
Creativity

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2

"Players influence story outcomes through choices, but within a predefined narrative and structure."

Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel
"Players influence story outcomes through choices, but within predefined narrative structures."
Domination

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-5

"No elements of exerting control over others; experience is personal and narrative-driven."

[Chilla's Art] The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件
"No elements of exerting power or control over others; experience is personal and narrative-driven."
Escapism

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5

"Highly immersive story provides strong escape from real life through emotional engagement."

The Walking Dead: Season Two
"Highly immersive story and emotional engagement provide strong escape from real-life concerns."
Expectation

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-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and love for the series, not out of obligation or external pressure."

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and love for the series, not obligation or external pressure."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

3

"Multiple branching paths and outcomes encourage players to explore different choices and story variations."

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
"Multiple branching routes encourage players to try different choices and explore alternate storylines."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

3

"Players discover new story branches and endings, uncovering hidden narrative details."

My name is You and it's the only unusual thing in my life
"Players discover new story paths and endings, uncovering hidden narrative content."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

-3

"Limited customization; players express themselves mainly through choice selection, not avatar modification."

Super Seducer : How to Talk to Girls
"Limited customization; players express themselves mainly through choice selections rather than avatar personalization."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

5

"Strongly rooted in imaginative sci-fi time travel fiction and alternate realities."

STEINS;GATE ELITE
"Strongly rooted in science fiction and imaginative time travel narrative with fictional characters."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

-4

"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

Little Nightmares II
"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

4

"Players develop understanding of complex story, themes, and character motivations, gaining insight."

Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.8 Matsuribayashi
"Players develop understanding of complex storylines and character motivations, gaining narrative insight."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

"Sedentary gameplay typical of visual novels with no physical activity involved."

STEINS;GATE
"Sedentary gameplay typical of visual novels with no physical activity involved."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-4

"Requires focused reading and attention; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
"Requires focused attention and active reading; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

2

"Emotional connection to characters and story creates a sense of closeness, though no direct social bonding."

One Dreamer
"Emotional connections to characters and story create a sense of closeness, though no direct social bonding."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

-5

"No leadership or group management elements; experience is individual and narrative-focused."

Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi
"No leadership or group management elements; experience is individual and narrative-focused."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

3

"Progression through story branches and unlocking multiple endings provides a sense of advancement."

STEINS;GATE ELITE
"Progression through story branches and unlocking multiple endings provides a sense of advancement."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

3

"Narrative pacing and music create moments of flow and emotional release, though some parts are slow."

STEINS;GATE ELITE
"Narrative pacing and music create moments of flow and emotional release, though some tension exists."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

2

"Visual and auditory elements enhance immersion but are not intense sensory stimuli"

Joe Dever's Lone Wolf HD Remastered
"Visual and auditory elements enhance immersion but are moderate and consistent rather than intense."
Status

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-5

"No social status or recognition mechanics; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

Inscryption
"No social status or recognition mechanics; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."
Story

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5

"Deep narrative immersion with complex plots, character development, and multiple endings."

The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
"Deep narrative immersion with complex plot, character development, and multiple endings."
Strategy

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2

"Requires some planning and decision-making to unlock different story branches and endings."

Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate
"Requires some planning to unlock different story routes, but choices are limited and straightforward."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

2

"Emotional tension and suspense arise from story events and consequences, though gameplay risk is moderate."

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
"Emotional tension and suspense arise from story events, but gameplay risk is minimal."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Highly praised for story and replayability, providing strong value for time invested."

Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
"Highly praised for story depth and content volume, providing strong value for time invested."
Violence

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-5

"No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on narrative and character interaction."

Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel
"No combat or destructive gameplay; focus is on narrative and character interaction."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

-5

"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe story environment."

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"No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; stable story environment."

Analysis

Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation.

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Last update: 30/04/2026

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