StopGate

A comedy visual novel set where magic and technology coexist

Anton Pauli · Published by Stellar Stag · Released Sep 1, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 652
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Dec 21, 2020
Minimum PC: 512 MB display memory; 2 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is StopGate?

StopGate is a free, single-player visual novel about a newcomer learning the customs of an unfamiliar world. You choose your character's race, gender, and magical ability, then follow the story through dialogue and encounters with its inhabitants.

For you if...

+you enjoy hand-drawn characters with different art styles

Not for you if...

−you want action-focused gameplay rather than reading dialogue

What players say

92% of 652 reviews are positive

Players praise the StopGame references and jokes aimed at its community.

Screenshots and trailer

StopGate system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB display memory, 2 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: 1.2 GHz or faster processor
Graphics: 512 MB display memory
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does StopGate have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does StopGate run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

The native resolution is not the default one
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 35
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: Russian.

Does StopGate use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam