STEINS;GATE 0 Reviews
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.
App ID | 825630 |
App Type | GAME |
Developers | MAGES. Inc. |
Publishers | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
Categories | Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Partial Controller Support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet |
Genres | Adventure |
Release Date | 8 May, 2018 |
Platforms | Windows |
Supported Languages | English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese |

6 918 Total Reviews
6 657 Positive Reviews
261 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
STEINS;GATE 0 has garnered a total of 6 918 reviews, with 6 657 positive reviews and 261 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
1942 minutes
On soul this is still peak. This is def equal to Steins;Gate
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1324 minutes
rushed, but still good enough to be recommended
played with the Committee of Zero patch
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1924 minutes
Comparado al primero es una cutrada, y el true ending no esta acabado cuando, hasta donde sé en el anime al menos te dan una escena post-créditos.
Además la interfaz me parece peor que el del primer juego y la opción de skipear lo que has leído no funciona bien, hay capítulos con líneas de texto literalmente iguales, lo cual tiene sentido si no te haces todos los finales pero que no te deja saltarlo cuando solo cambia detalles pequeños
Esto en el primer juego no pasaba y me parece muy cutre que en este sí
Aparte de eso la mayoría de finales me han molado pero el narrador a veces parece escrito por un usuario de 4chan. "____ couldn't help but wonder what kind of deal you had to make with god to get that height and those voluputous breasts."
Si aguantas esas cosas juegalo, si nos mejor mirar el anime.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1962 minutes
This VN is full of plot holes and compared to Steins Gate its pathetic. Its a story full of illogical stuffs and contradictory character choices.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
2312 minutes
Just as the original Steins;Gate this [sequel] is just as good considering the voice acting, the great soundtrack and of course the main story, which is presented from different character perspectives this time.
Truly one of the best VNs in existence.
El Psy Kongroo
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1602 minutes
Carino, ma ho trovato la storia un po' meno logica rispetto al primo. Alcuni finali sono molto belli, d'altro canto quello 'reale'.. speravo in qualcosa in più.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1433 minutes
It's amazing! If you love the first visual novel then you'll definitely love this one! Whether or not you think its as good as the first Steins;Gate is up to you, but to me they're both great and Steins;Gate 0 perfectly plays off the first game's established setup!
I highly recommend not just this visual novel but the entirety of Steins;Gate as a series!
El. Psy. Kongroo.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1647 minutes
El Psy Kongroo. This Game is so peak but it definitely feels off because of how there are 2 timelines with ends branching off of them instead of 1 coherent timeline with endings. otherwise this is memorable and well done it also explains the seemingly random stuff that anime adds in such as the recursive mother goose ending. This game is Truly the choice of steins gate.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1076 minutes
A good game but not as good as STEINS;GATE
the logic is kinda weird
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
2212 minutes
Short Summary:
Steins;Gate 0 delivers a gut-wrenching exploration of grief, identity, and the weight of choice. With polished VN mechanics, evocative art, and one of the most emotionally resonant stories in SciADV, it rivals—and in some ways surpasses—the original. Minor pacing dips and trimmed content can’t dull its impact. A must-play, especially with the Committee of Zero patch. 9/10
Steins;Gate 0 – A Haunting Journey Through Grief and Choice
9/10 – Excellent
Steins;Gate 0 is a masterful visual novel that weaves a poignant, introspective tale of loss and hope, set in a worldline where Okabe Rintarou grapples with failure. As a Science Adventure fan since the 2013 Steins;Gate anime, I approached this interquel after Chaos;Head Noah, Robotics;Notes Elite, and Chaos;Child. What I found was a story that hit harder than any other in the series, reshaping my view of SciADV with its raw, lingering sorrow.
Story & Themes
Set after Okabe’s failure to save Kurisu, Steins;Gate 0 trades the original’s frenetic time-travel tension for a melancholic exploration of grief, memory, and AI ethics. The first half shines with tight pacing and emotionally gripping choices that made me pause just to process their weight. The second half slows slightly with dense exposition, mirroring Okabe’s mental struggle and grounding the story’s ambitious scope.
Themes of identity and regret resonate deeply, especially through Maho’s arc, which contrasts Kurisu’s legacy with quiet humanity.
Gameplay & Mechanics
Refined VN features keep immersion high:
Phone Calls: Timed choices to answer or ignore calls shape the story’s six routes.
Perspective Shifts: Play through supporting characters’ eyes for added depth.
Tips List: Glossary clarifies SciADV terms like “worldlines.”
Backlog & Auto/Skip: Revisit dialogue or fast-forward replays easily.
Quick Save/Load & Locking: Safeguard key decisions and experiment freely.
Art & Audio
huke’s muted palette—pale blues, heavy shadows—captures a world drained of hope, while expressive designs carry the weight of grief. Takeshi Abo’s haunting score, from the fragile “Amadeus” to the cathartic “Last Game,” amplifies every beat. The Japanese cast is stellar—Mamoru Miyano’s raw Okabe, Kana Hanazawa’s gentle Mayuri, and Megumi Han’s vulnerable Kagari deliver gut-punch performances.
Verdict
Steins;Gate 0 surpasses its predecessor, transforming SciADV’s themes of fate into a meditation on loss and resilience. Its polished mechanics, evocative art, and stellar performances make it essential for VN fans, Steins;Gate devotees, and newcomers seeking emotional depth.
While dense late-game dialogue and cut content (like the repurposed Fubuki route) slightly temper its brilliance, the journey is unforgettable. This isn’t just a game—it’s a worldline you’ll carry long after the screen fades.
Pros
✅Poignant narrative with layered themes of grief and choice
✅Polished, intuitive mechanics deepen immersion
✅Evocative art and haunting soundtrack amplify emotion
✅Stellar Japanese voice acting delivers raw performances
Cons
⚠️Dense exposition can slow pacing in the second half
⚠️Rushed development leaves some routes underdeveloped
⚠️SciADV jargon may challenge newcomers
Recommendation: A must-play for fans and a gripping standalone for newcomers. Use Committee of Zero patches for the best translation. El Psy Kongroo.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive