Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Steins;Gate 0 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Steins;Gate 0 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Steins;Gate, which both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Steins;Gate 0 is tagged Visual Novel, Story Rich, Anime, Time Travel, Sci-fi, Great Soundtrack, Multiple Endings, Adventure by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Steins;Gate
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 13 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Anime; published by the same company.
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Steins;Gate at a glance Released 2009 Studio 5pb. Inc. Player sentiment 97% positive of 26,892 Price $29.99 Visual NovelStory RichAnimeTime TravelSci-fiGreat SoundtrackMultiple EndingsChoices Matter
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Chaos;Child
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including Visual Novel, Mystery and Anime; published by the same company; released around the same time (2014).
From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.
Chaos;Child at a glance Released 2014 Studio 5pb. Inc. Player sentiment 93% positive of 4,083 Price $24.99 Visual NovelMysteryAnimeStory RichViolentPsychological HorrorGreat SoundtrackSci-fi
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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Visual Novel, Story Rich and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2016).
Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma at a glance Released 2016 Studio Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,898 Price $19.99 Visual NovelStory RichPsychological HorrorMysteryChoices MatterAnimeSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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The Fruit of Grisaia
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 11 player tags including Visual Novel, Anime and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).
SIX FRUITS BARE THEIR FANGS AT THE WORLD. --The academy was their orchard. In this place of learning, protected by high walls from the outside world, there arrived a single young man who'd lost his purpose in life. He'd lost sight of what he wanted to protect.
The Fruit of Grisaia at a glance Released 2015 Studio Front Wing Player sentiment 92% positive of 1,119 Price $39.99 Visual NovelAnimeStory RichMultiple EndingsRomanceSexual ContentPsychological HorrorPsychological
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Anime, Visual Novel and Mystery; published by the same company; released around the same time (2012).
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair at a glance Released 2012 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,628 Price $19.99 AnimeVisual NovelMysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorMemes
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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Visual Novel, Anime and Story Rich; published by the same company; released around the same time (2017).
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony at a glance Released 2017 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,187 Price $39.99 Visual NovelAnimeStory RichMysteryGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorMemes
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Psychological Horror, Visual Novel and Anime; released around the same time (2017).
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Salvato Player sentiment 96% positive of 227,039 Price Free Psychological HorrorVisual NovelAnimeStory RichRomanceGreat SoundtrackViolentSexual Content
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Clannad
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Visual Novel, Anime and Story Rich.
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Clannad at a glance Released 2004 Studio Key Player sentiment 98% positive of 10,936 Price $44.99 Visual NovelAnimeStory RichRomanceGreat SoundtrackMultiple EndingsChoices MatterPsychological Horror
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Muv-Luv
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Visual Novel, Anime and Romance.
One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.
Muv-Luv at a glance Released 2003 Studio âge Player sentiment 93% positive of 2,078 Price $11.99 Visual NovelAnimeRomanceStory RichSci-fiSexual ContentPsychological HorrorGreat Soundtrack
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Life Is Strange: Before the Storm
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 93% positive of 37,879 Price $16.99 Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackMultiple EndingsMysteryPsychological HorrorMemes
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Fate/stay night
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Visual Novel, Anime and Sexual Content.
Seek the root of the Fate franchise. Return to where it all began.
Fate/stay night at a glance Released 2004 Studio Type‐Moon Player sentiment 96% positive of 4,865 Price $29.99 Visual NovelAnimeSexual ContentStory RichMultiple EndingsChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackRomance
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Catherine
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Sexual Content, Anime and Story Rich; released around the same time (2011).
Catherine: a tale of love, betrayal, and the terror of commitment. Experience the mature action-adventure-puzzle game unlike any other from the makers of the Persona series, now enhanced for PC in all its Classic glory. Is love over? Climb to the top or die trying.
Catherine at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 87% positive of 11,244 Price $19.99 Sexual ContentAnimeStory RichChoices MatterMultiple EndingsPsychological HorrorViolentGreat Soundtrack
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The Test
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Multiple Endings, Story Rich and Psychological Horror.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19 Multiple EndingsStory RichPsychological HorrorPsychologicalChoices MatterVisual NovelMystery
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Outer Wilds
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Mystery, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack.
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds at a glance Released http Studio Mobius Digital Player sentiment 96% positive of 107,214 Price $14.99 MysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackSci-fiPsychological Horror
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OneShot
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2016).
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot at a glance Released 2016 Studio Future Cat LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 64,849 Price $9.99 Story RichGreat SoundtrackChoices MatterMultiple EndingsPsychological HorrorAnime
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Life Is Strange
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Choices Matter and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2015).
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Life Is Strange at a glance Released 2015 Studio Don’t Nod Player sentiment 96% positive of 175,705 Price Free Story RichChoices MatterGreat SoundtrackTime TravelMultiple EndingsMysteryMemes
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Half-Life: Alyx
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Sci-fi and Psychological Horror.
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx at a glance Released 2020 Studio Campo Santo Player sentiment 98% positive of 105,097 Price $59.99 Story RichSci-fiPsychological HorrorMemesGreat Soundtrack
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Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Psychological Horror, Visual Novel and Anime.
Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! at a glance Released 2021 Studio Team Salvato Player sentiment 97% positive of 32,198 Price $14.99 Psychological HorrorVisual NovelAnimeSexual ContentRomanceStory RichMultiple EndingsViolent
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CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Sci-fi and Psychological Horror.
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Remedy Entertainment Player sentiment 86% positive of 63,191 Price $3.99 Story RichSci-fiPsychological HorrorViolentGreat Soundtrack
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Prey
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Sci-fi, Story Rich and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Prey at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 54,539 Price $29.99 Sci-fiStory RichPsychological HorrorGreat Soundtrack
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Beyond: Two Souls
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2013).
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Beyond: Two Souls at a glance Released 2013 Studio Quantic Dream Player sentiment 88% positive of 42,985 Price $19.99 Choices MatterStory RichSci-fiViolentGreat Soundtrack
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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Anime, Visual Novel and Mystery.
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc at a glance Released 2010 Studio Spike Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,287 Price $19.99 AnimeVisual NovelMysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorMemes
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Return of the Obra Dinn
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Mystery, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn at a glance Released 2018 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 35,093 Price $19.99 MysteryStory RichGreat SoundtrackMultiple EndingsViolent
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What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Mystery and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance Released 2017 Studio Giant Sparrow Player sentiment 96% positive of 52,603 Price $4.99 Story RichMysteryGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorVisual Novel
Common questions
What game is most like Steins;Gate 0?
Steins;Gate, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Steins;Gate 0" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Steins;Gate 0. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.