STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT

A sci-fi visual novel about messages that rewrite the past

MAGES. Inc. · Published by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. · Released Aug 19, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 691
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 95% of 61 in 30 days
Players: 49; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 8, 2026
Minimum PC: with 1 GB VRAM; 4 GB RAM · 9 GB disk; Full requirements

What is STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT?

This reboot is a text-based adventure set in Akihabara, where Rintaro Okabe and his fellow students accidentally invent a way to send messages into the past. You read the story and control Rintaro’s phone, making decisions that lead to different endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy sci-fi stories about conspiracies and time paradoxes

Not for you if...

−you prefer action over reading long stretches of dialogue
−you expect a wholly new story rather than a reboot

What players say

88% of 691 reviews are positive · 95% of 61 in the last 30 days

Players praise the story and refreshed artwork. Common complaints concern the high price and cuts to the original script.

Screenshots and trailer

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT system requirements

Minimum: with 1 GB VRAM, 4 GB RAM, 9 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or later（64-bit）
Processor: AMD FX-8150 or equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce graphics card with 1 GB VRAM or more
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 9 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT 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: 41
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT 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