Anime like Steins;Gate
These 12 shows score most like Steins;Gate (Seinen) across all six Codex criteria — not just same-genre guesses, but the closest matches on the actual rubric. Ranked by how near their criterion profile sits to Steins;Gate.
If you liked Steins;Gate, start with Monster (9.24 out of 10) — the closest match to it on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric.


Shared strengths in storytelling and characters — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in storytelling and characters — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in characters and cultural impact — same Seinen demographic, same studio.

Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in world-building and characters — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in world-building and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in cultural impact and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
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FAQ
- What anime is most like Steins;Gate?
- Monster (9.24) tops the list as the closest match to Steins;Gate on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in storytelling and characters — same Seinen demographic.
- How are "anime like Steins;Gate" picks chosen?
- Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Steins;Gate, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Steins;Gate good, not just surface tags.