STEINS;GATE 0VSSTEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Winner
STEINS;GATE 0 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
STEINS;GATE 0
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
STEINS;GATE 0
Recommended
- OS *: Windows: 7/8.1/10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Core i3 (Sandy Bridge or better)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce (VRAM 1GB or better)
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct Sound compatible sound device.
- Additional Notes: Minimum resolution: 1280x720 (Recommended: 1920x1080)
STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: STEINS;GATE 0 or STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram?
STEINS;GATE 0 won the comparison against STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is STEINS;GATE 0 worth buying over STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram?
Based on the metrics, STEINS;GATE 0 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. STEINS;GATE 0 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC