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2009 PCPlayStationXbox 26.99 € 👍 97 % Overwhelmingly positive, 21,078 reviews on Steam

A celebrated visual novel about a self-styled mad scientist in Akihabara who accidentally sends messages into the past and gets tangled in shifting timelines. Its playful, nerdy humor gradually turns into a gripping, emotional sci-fi thriller.

What defines Steins;Gate:

  • Choices with consequences
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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