Shows Like Steins;Gate

Loved Steins;Gate? These picks share the same story DNA — same tropes, same emotional beats, same kind of show.

2011 TV Show Sci Fi Thriller Drama
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Erased

43% match
12 eps Fuji TV / Crunchyroll Mystery Thriller Sci Fi

Satoru Fujinuma has an involuntary ability: he gets sent back in time moments before a disaster, just far enough to prevent it. When his mother is murdered, the ability sends him b…

If you loved Steins;Gate's time travel used to explore what we'd change — and what we can't, Erased delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about fate as both comfort and cruelty — the sense that this was always coming. The pacing is the kind of suspense that makes you forget to breathe.

Dr. Brain

31% match
6 eps Apple TV+ Sci Fi Mystery Thriller

Ko Sewon is a neuroscientist who developed the technology to sync his brain with the recently deceased — absorbing their memories and emotions to solve mysteries. When his own fami…

Both are built around grief handled honestly enough to make you feel it. The pacing is emotionally heavy — you'll need to sit with it after.

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Oshi no Ko

30% match
29 eps Tokyo MX / Crunchyroll Drama Mystery Thriller

A doctor who's a superfan of an idol named Ai is murdered and reborn as her son. His twin sister is also a reincarnation with her own agenda. When their idol mother is killed by a …

If you loved Steins;Gate's rug-pull ending that reframes everything you thought you knew, Oshi no Ko delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about an obsession that consumes a character completely and thrillingly. The pacing is the kind of suspense that makes you forget to breathe.

Grid

29% match
10 eps Disney+ Thriller Sci Fi Mystery

Thirty years ago, a mysterious figure called The Ghost appeared and saved humanity from solar winds that would have destroyed all electronics on Earth — and then vanished. Now a wa…

Both are built around characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

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Death Note

28% match
37 eps NTV / Crunchyroll Thriller Mystery Psychological

A genius high school student finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. He decides to use it to cleanse the world of criminals, becoming a god-like figure call…

If you loved Steins;Gate's rug-pull ending that reframes everything you thought you knew, Death Note delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about an obsession that consumes a character completely and thrillingly. The pacing is the kind of suspense that makes you forget to breathe.

Grid

27% match
10 eps Disney+ Sci Fi Thriller Mystery

A government worker discovers a mysterious woman from the future is connected to a dangerous fugitive and the fate of humanity.

If you loved Steins;Gate's time travel used to explore what we'd change — and what we can't, Grid delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about fate as both comfort and cruelty — the sense that this was always coming. The pacing is the kind of suspense that makes you forget to breathe.

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Nine Puzzles

25% match
10 eps Disney+ Crime Thriller Mystery

A former genius detective, now a reclusive puzzle constructor, is pulled back into an active case when a series of murders with perfectly crafted puzzles left at each scene seems d…

If you loved Steins;Gate's relentless game of predator and prey where the tables keep turning, Nine Puzzles delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about an obsession that consumes a character completely and thrillingly. The pacing is the kind of suspense that makes you forget to breathe.

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Tokyo Revengers

24% match
50 eps MBS / Crunchyroll Action Drama Thriller

Takemichi Hanagaki, a washed-up 26-year-old, learns his middle-school girlfriend was killed by a gang called the Tokyo Manji Gang. He time-leaps back to middle school and tries to …

If you loved Steins;Gate's time travel used to explore what we'd change — and what we can't, Tokyo Revengers delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about fate as both comfort and cruelty — the sense that this was always coming. The pacing is the kind of suspense that makes you forget to breathe.

Revenge of Others

24% match
12 eps Disney+ Thriller Mystery School

A girl investigating her twin brother's suspicious death at a prestigious high school uncovers a vigilante targeting bullies.

If you loved Steins;Gate's secrets buried deep enough to destroy everyone when they surface, Revenge of Others delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about grief handled honestly enough to make you feel it. The pacing is the kind of suspense that makes you forget to breathe.

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The Art of Sarah

24% match
8 eps Netflix Crime Mystery Thriller

A Korean-American woman builds an elaborate false identity as a high-society luxury brand executive, targeting the ultra-wealthy elite of Seoul. When her fabricated persona — and t…

If you loved Steins;Gate's narrator you can't quite trust — and love for exactly that reason, The Art of Sarah delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

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Anime Like Steins;Gate: FAQ

What dramas are most similar to Steins;Gate?

The closest match to Steins;Gate is Erased, scoring 43% on DramaMatch. You should also check Dr. Brain.

Is there a show like Steins;Gate I can watch next?

DramaMatch found 10 shows with the same story DNA as Steins;Gate. Top picks: Erased, Dr. Brain, Oshi no Ko.

Where can I watch dramas like Steins;Gate?

Dramas similar to Steins;Gate are available on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. DramaMatch lists the exact streaming platform for each recommendation.

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