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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Steins;Gate.png
+
|cover        = Steins;Gate Steam cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|5pb.}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|5pb.}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Nitroplus}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Nitroplus}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|I-VNTP}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nitroplus|Japan}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JAST USA}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JAST USA|North America}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Spike Chunsoft|Steam}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|N2System|Nitroplus}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|N2System|JAST USA}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|MAGES. Engine|Steam}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 15, 2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 15, 2009}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|steinsgate|87}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|3335/steins-gate-steam-edition-|87}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|steins-gate|80}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Relaxed}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Menu-based}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Visual novel}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Anime}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Japan, Sci-fi}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Science Adventure}}
 
|steam appid  = 412830
 
|steam appid  = 412830
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://steins-gate.us/
 +
|hltb        = 9207
 +
|igdb        = steins-gate
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = steinsgate
 
|wikipedia    = Steins;Gate
 
|wikipedia    = Steins;Gate
 
|winehq      = 12022
 
|winehq      = 12022
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Science Adventure}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      = '''''Steins;Gate''''' is a {{Glossary:Sci-fi}} {{Glossary:Visual novel}} and the second mainline entry in the [[:Series:Science Adventure|Science Adventure]] series developed by [[:Company:5pb.|5pb.]]
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steins-gate.us/ English versions official site]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://vndb.org/v2002 Visual Novel Database article]
 
{{mm}} [https://vndb.org/v2002 Visual Novel Database article]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/412830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/412830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.kirikiribasara.com/ Kiri Kiri Basara] - An English fan site and news resource for the Science Adventure series.
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | JAST USA version on DVD. No difference between original and "Best Edition" aside from price. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| official | http://steins-gate.us | DRM-free | JAST USA Version | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| official | https://dlsoft.dmm.com/detail/ihobe_0015/ | drm-free | Nitroplus version, Japan only. | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 412830 | Steam | MAGES Version | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| official | https://steins-gate.us/| DRM-free | JAST USA version. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 412830 | Steam | MAGES version. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{++}} The Steam release features higher quality artwork in comparison to the original JAST USA/retail release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/412830/discussions/0/350541595108955587/|title=Graphic Comparision: Steam/PS4 vs JAST :: STEINS;GATE General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===[http://sonome.dareno.me/projects/sghd.html STEINS;GATE for Steam Improvement Patch]===
+
===Improvement patch===
−
{{++}} This patch fixes several flaws in the Steam version of the game
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install [http://sonome.dareno.me/projects/sghd.html Steins;Gate Steam Patch]|fix=
−
# Fixes various mistranslations in system text
+
{{++}} A general overall improvement patch that includes many fixes and improvements for translation, image and audio quality as well as an improved font and typography for the visual novel and phone text.
−
# Replaces low quality images with high quality originals
+
#Extract the contents of the downloaded zip folder.
−
# Improves typography and word-wrap phone text
+
#Run <code>SGPatch-Installer.exe</code>. '''Note:''' the patch installer will play music.
−
# Adds texture filtering to improve visual quality
+
}}
−
# Fixes issue where game hangs at a black screen
+
 
 +
===Uncompressed FMV videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://nipkownix.github.io/SteinsGate-FMV-Project/ Steins;Gate Steam HQ FMV Project]|fix=
 +
{{++}} Replaces the heavily compressed PC video files with higher quality versions ripped from the PS3 version.
 +
{{ii}} Requires the Steins;Gate Steam Patch listed above.
 +
#Extract the contents of the downloaded zip folder.
 +
#Copy the <code>languagebarrier</code> folder to the main game folder.
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Nitroplus\STEINS;GATE}}
−
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\mages_steam\STEINS;GATE\eng\config.dat}}
+
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\mages_steam\STEINS;GATE\eng}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Nitroplus\STEINS;GATE}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Nitroplus\STEINS;GATE}}
−
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\mages_steam\STEINS;GATE\eng\SAVEDATA.DAT}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\mages_steam\STEINS;GATE\eng}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} 80 save slots available.
+
{{ii}} 80 save slots and 48 quicksave slots available.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = unknown
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Image|Steins;Gate general.jpg|In-game general and graphics settings.}}
 +
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Steam version supports 1920x1080 graphics and illustrations.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/412830/discussions/0/350541595108955587/ Graphic Comparision: Steam/PS4 vs JAST :: STEINS;GATE General Discussions]</ref>
+
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = false
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Maximum resolution of 1920x1080.
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = unknown
+
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
−
|120 fps notes              = Locked at 60 fps
+
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = true
+
|full controller          = false
−
|full controller notes    =  
+
|full controller notes    = Game must be started from launcher, which can't be navigated with a controller.
−
|controller remap          = false
+
|controller remap          = true
−
|controller remap notes    =  
+
|controller remap notes    = Controller controls can be remapped in the launcher.
 
|controller sensitivity    = n/a
 
|controller sensitivity    = n/a
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
−
|xbox prompts notes        =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        = Keyboard and mouse prompts only.
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = unknown
+
|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|simultaneous input        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|Steins;Gate audio.jpg|In-game audio settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effects and Voice (can also be toggled on or off per character)
+
|separate volume notes    = Separate sliders for voices, music and sound effects with additional sliders for each individual character's voices.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = unknown
 
|eax support              = unknown
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by [https://vk.com/translab «TransLab»] and [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=931015910 for Steam-version].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Game hangs at black screen===
 
===Game hangs at black screen===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=http://sonome.dareno.me/projects/sghd.html|title=STEINS;GATE for Steam improvement patch|date=November 20, 2016}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial patch|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=http://sonome.dareno.me/projects/sghd.html|title=STEINS;GATE for Steam improvement patch|date=November 20, 2016}}</ref>|fix=
−
* See [[#STEINS;GATE for Steam Improvement Patch|STEINS;GATE for Steam Improvement Patch]].
+
* See [[#Improvement patch|Steins;Gate Steam Patch]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Missing text in main menu on AMD Radeon RX 5000 series and newer===
 +
{{Fixbox|description= Use dxvk (Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11)|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases|title=Releases · doitsujin/dxvk · GitHub|date=May 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/412830/discussions/0/2570942392181374324/?ctp=1#c2999921513811386229|title=BUG: Missing Text on Menu :: STEINS;GATE General discussions|date=May 23, 2021}}</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Requires [[#Improvement patch|Steins;Gate Steam Patch]]
 +
#Install the Steins;Gate Steam Patch if not done already.
 +
#Extract the contents of the downloaded archive.
 +
#Copy the DLLs from dxvk-1.8.1\x32 into the <code>GATE</code> folder created by the Steins;Gate Steam Patch.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes = 2.5.13.0
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 8
+
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4
−
|minHD    = 3 GB
+
|minRAM  = 512 MB
−
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
+
|minHD    = 10 GB
−
|minGPU  =
+
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
−
|minother = Minimum resolution of 1024x768.
+
|minother = Minimum resolution of 1024x768
  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz
−
|recCPU2  = Core 2 Duo  
+
|recCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Duo
−
|notes    = {{ii}} With XP and Vista only 32-bit versions are supported.
+
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|recVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} With Windows XP and Vista, only the 32-bit versions are officially supported.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 21:41, 11 May 2023

Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate cover
Developers
5pb.
Nitroplus
Publishers
Japan Nitroplus
North America JAST USA
Steam Spike Chunsoft
Engines
Nitroplus N2System
JAST USA N2System
Steam MAGES. Engine
Release dates
Windows October 15, 2009
Reception
Metacritic 87
OpenCritic 87
IGDB 80
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Relaxed
Perspectives First-person
Controls Menu-based
Genres Visual novel
Art styles Anime
Themes Contemporary, Japan, Sci-fi
Series Science Adventure
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Steins;Gate on HowLongToBeat
Steins;Gate on IGDB
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Steins;Gate on MobyGames
Steins;Gate on Wikipedia
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⤏ Go to series page
Chaos;Head 2008
Steins;Gate 2009
Steins;Gate: Variant Space Octet 2011
Chaos;Child 2016
Steins;Gate 0 2016
Steins;Gate Elite 2019
Steins;Gate: Linear Bounded Phenogram 2019
Steins;Gate: My Darling's Embrace 2019
Robotics;Notes DaSH 2020
Robotics;Notes Elite 2020
Chaos;Head NoAH 2022
Anonymous;Code 2023

Steins;Gate is a sci-fi visual novel and the second mainline entry in the Science Adventure series developed by 5pb.

General information

Visual Novel Database article
Steam Community Discussions
Kiri Kiri Basara - An English fan site and news resource for the Science Adventure series.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
 JAST USA version on DVD. No difference between original and "Best Edition" aside from price.
Windows
Official website
DRM-free
 Nitroplus version, Japan only.
Windows
Official website
DRM-free
 JAST USA version.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
 MAGES version.
Windows
The Steam release features higher quality artwork in comparison to the original JAST USA/retail release.[1]

Essential improvements

Improvement patch

Install Steins;Gate Steam Patch
A general overall improvement patch that includes many fixes and improvements for translation, image and audio quality as well as an improved font and typography for the visual novel and phone text.
  1. Extract the contents of the downloaded zip folder.
  2. Run SGPatch-Installer.exe. Note: the patch installer will play music.

Uncompressed FMV videos

Install Steins;Gate Steam HQ FMV Project
Replaces the heavily compressed PC video files with higher quality versions ripped from the PS3 version.
Requires the Steins;Gate Steam Patch listed above.
  1. Extract the contents of the downloaded zip folder.
  2. Copy the languagebarrier folder to the main game folder.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Nitroplus\STEINS;GATE
Steam %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\mages_steam\STEINS;GATE\eng
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/412830/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Nitroplus\STEINS;GATE
Steam %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\mages_steam\STEINS;GATE\eng
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/412830/pfx/[Note 1]
80 save slots and 48 quicksave slots available.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general and graphics settings.
In-game general and graphics settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Maximum resolution of 1920x1080.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Game must be started from launcher, which can't be navigated with a controller.
Controller remapping
Controller controls can be remapped in the launcher.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Keyboard and mouse prompts only.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Separate sliders for voices, music and sound effects with additional sliders for each individual character's voices.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

All versions only include one language.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Russian
Fan translation by «TransLab» and for Steam-version.

Issues fixed

Game hangs at black screen

Use unofficial patch[2]

Missing text in main menu on AMD Radeon RX 5000 series and newer

Use dxvk (Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11)[3][4]
Requires Steins;Gate Steam Patch
  1. Install the Steins;Gate Steam Patch if not done already.
  2. Extract the contents of the downloaded archive.
  3. Copy the DLLs from dxvk-1.8.1\x32 into the GATE folder created by the Steins;Gate Steam Patch.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video 2.5.13.0

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) 32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible 		64 MB of VRAM
Other Minimum resolution of 1024x768
With Windows XP and Vista, only the 32-bit versions are officially supported.


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References