However, something is wrong. Reality begins to glitch. You control Kaito , an amnesiac who realizes he can manipulate the "Octet"—eight possible choices (actions/thoughts) at any given moment. As you progress, you discover that a "Variant" is trying to collapse the attractor field.

"Steins;Gate Variant: Space Octet" is a visual novel game developed by MAGES. and was initially released on August 22, 2018, in Japan. It's part of the Science Adventure series, which includes other popular titles like Steins;Gate, Danganronpa, and Root Letter.

Currently, your only legal digital option is to purchase a used physical copy from Japanese marketplaces and rip it, OR download it legally via the (formerly DLsite). However, this requires a Japanese payment method and a VPN.

Features all your favorite Lab Mems in a brand-new "retro" light.

: Pressing Ctrl or certain in-game settings can speed up the slow "8-bit drawing" effect of the graphics.

However, for the lab coat-wearing enthusiast who has read all the drama CDs, played Linear Bounded Phenogram , and debated the significance of the "R-Worldline" on forums, this game is the Holy Grail.