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STEINS;GATE

Review · Adventure · PS Vita · PSP · PlayStation 3

STEINS;GATE

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PS Vita · PSP · PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS · Xbox 360 · Android

MAGES · 2009

LumiScore

63/100

Good

STEINS;GATE is an adventure game fostering critical thinking and empathy through a complex narrative and challenging choices, with mature content.

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.43
B3Motor
0.10

STEINS;GATE 0 offers a rich, choice-driven narrative that fosters critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy through its complex time-travel and AI themes. Players engage deeply with character development and the consequences of their decisions, promoting strong reading comprehension and problem-solving skills.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While primarily a narrative experience, the M-rated content includes moderate violence, language, and potentially fear-inducing themes related to preventing global conflict. Players should be aware of these mature content elements.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~5 hReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is STEINS;GATE safe for kids?

LumiKin gives STEINS;GATE a LumiScore of 63/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is STEINS;GATE appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for STEINS;GATE (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play STEINS;GATE?

LumiKin's recommended play time for STEINS;GATE is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of STEINS;GATE?

While primarily a narrative experience, the M-rated content includes moderate violence, language, and potentially fear-inducing themes related to preventing global conflict. Players should be aware of these mature content elements.