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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows7/8.1/10 Processeur : Core i3 of Sandy Bridge generation or better Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD Graphics Series (It needs 1GB memory allocation) DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 13 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Sound Devices compartible Direct Sound Notes supplémentaires : 1280x720 or better required (Recommended 1920x1080)

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows7/8.1/10 (64bit ver) Processeur : Core i5 of Ivy Bridge generation or better Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce (VRAM 1GB or better) DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 13 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Sound Devices compartible Direct Sound Notes supplémentaires : 1280x720 or better required (Recommended 1920x1080)

STEINS;GATE

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Released September 8, 2016
sample: 499 reviews posted after launch (110 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 26,333 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
26,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A time-bending narrative that refuses to let go: 95 out of 103 players call the story unforgettable. Nearly all reviewers—97%—still rate it Overwhelmingly Positive years after launch.

What it's about: Développé par 5pb. et Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE a reçu le prix « Game of Excellence » du magazine Famitsu et a été élu l'un des jeux les plus chargés d'émotion de tous les temps dans un sondage publié par Famitsu. C'est un roman visuel bouleversant, déjà adapté en manga et en anime. Enfin sur Steam !

In-game

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« I was going to refund this game but then I got a text from a random address telling me not to. 10/10 would play again. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played5
« 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. »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played5
« So I had a choice to see Steins Gate via this game or the anime for my first time exposure to it. In the end I picked this game. Clearly this is the choice of Steins Gate. »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played1
« KURISU THE BEST GIRL IN THE WORLD »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« Thought it would be an interesting story, but the writing and characters are just kind of insufferable from the get go. I don't think I want to sit through 30 hours of this before it "gets good" »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« 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. »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played2
« I am mad scientist. It's so cooooool! Sonuvabitch. »
👍 anonymous review · 43 h played
« The best part is when he goes "I was the Steins all along, Gate!" and they hack into God. »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played

In players' words

« I was going to refund this game but then I got a text from a random address telling me not to. 10/10 would play again. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played5
« Thought it would be an interesting story, but the writing and characters are just kind of insufferable from the get go. I don't think I want to sit through 30 hours of this before it "gets good" »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« 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. »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played5
« 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. »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played2
« So I had a choice to see Steins Gate via this game or the anime for my first time exposure to it. In the end I picked this game. Clearly this is the choice of Steins Gate. »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played1
« I am mad scientist. It's so cooooool! Sonuvabitch. »
👍 anonymous review · 43 h played
« KURISU THE BEST GIRL IN THE WORLD »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« The best part is when he goes "I was the Steins all along, Gate!" and they hack into God. »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=103
Gameplay
21 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=10
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=4
Value for money
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing1039535
Gameplay143110
Audio / music121200
Graphics / art101000
Content / longevity4301
Interface / UX4202
Value for money3102
Stability / bugs2101
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.

<2h
54 % (n=13)
2-10h
93 % (n=44)
10-25h
96 % (n=99)
>25h
98 % (n=343)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2026 : 100% positive100FebApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 97% positive97Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€9.09€18.19€27.28€36.382017201820192020202120222023202420252026€2.69

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 09, 2016 · All-time low: €2.69 (Jun 27, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 42 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 17,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story is the beating heart, praised in 95 out of 103 mentions
  • Graphics earn unanimous admiration: 10 positive mentions for 10 total
  • Audio design delivers emotional weight, highlighted in 12 out of 12 remarks
  • Long-session replayability shines: 98% positive for players logging over 25 hours

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay frustrates 10 out of 14 reviewers, though specifics are rarely detailed
  • The price draws mixed reactions: 2 negative out of 3 mentions
  • UI design splits opinion with 2 negative and 2 positive comments among 4

Who is it for?

Fans of deep sci-fi narratives and branching timelines will find their match. Anyone craving a gripping adventure with emotional payoff should buckle up.

Is STEINS;GATE worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 26,333 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The story is the beating heart, praised in 95 out of. Current price: 26,99€.

Verdict

A masterpiece of interactive storytelling where plot eclipses minor pacing quirks. Its legacy stands untouched—96% of post-release reviews still glow with praise. A timeless experience that demands a controller and an open mind.

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