Games Like The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Anime 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the foundational series that established the iconic courtroom battle mechanics and witty character dynamics found in the seed game.

Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features 16 episodes (including previously DLC-only episodes) and supports English, French, German, Japanese Korean, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Why similar: Detective 22.7%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Mystery 10.3%, Text-Based 10.2%, Anime 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This collection continues the legacy of the Ace Attorney series with modern courtroom mechanics and deep, interconnected mysteries.

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Text-Based 14.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off shifts the focus to crime scene investigation while retaining the signature humor and logic-based gameplay of the main series.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Detective 31%, Mystery 18.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Story Rich 8.9%, Anime 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same mastermind behind Ace Attorney, this puzzle-adventure features a unique supernatural premise and a gripping, twist-filled narrative.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Visual Novel 20%, Mystery 14.9%, Anime 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-stakes death game scenario that mirrors the intensity of courtroom debates with its fast-paced class trials.

Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Anime 15%, Mystery 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the first game's formula with more complex logic puzzles and a vibrant cast of characters in a high-tension mystery setting.

A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Mystery 13.8%, Anime 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This installment refines the series' trial mechanics, offering some of the most challenging and rewarding deduction sequences in the genre.

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Visual Novel 21.4%, Mystery 14.9%, Anime 13.6%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This mystery-thriller features a brilliant detective protagonist and surreal, logic-based investigation segments that feel like a modern evolution of the genre.

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Anime 16.2%, Mystery 12.8%, Visual Novel 12%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Danganronpa, this game blends supernatural detective work with stylish, high-energy investigation sequences.

The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.

Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 6.7%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Set in 19th-century France, this game captures the exact historical legal drama and witty, character-driven charm of the seed game.

Special Agents Mizuki and Ryuki, along with their AI partners Aiba and Tama, are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings in this sequel to the critically acclaimed AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES.

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Mystery 16.2%, Anime 13.8%, Drama 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel deepens the narrative complexity and introduces new investigative tools that reward players for their attention to detail.

In Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane, you play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, Mystery 20.4%, Anime 19.7%, Detective 15.6%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title directly adapts the courtroom battle formula into a fantasy setting, focusing on logical arguments and evidence presentation.

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Drama 12.2%, Historical 11.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This detective adventure captures the classic feel of gathering evidence and presenting it to solve crimes in a beautifully illustrated historical setting.

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Detective 36.2%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Conversation 9.1%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This charming mystery game features excellent character writing and a focus on interviewing suspects to uncover the truth behind a bizarre crime.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 44.9%, Mystery 21.9%, Historical 8.2%, Story Rich 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for pure deduction, tasking players with piecing together a complex mystery through observation and logic.

A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big pharma manufacturer and a part-timer stuck in cat costume for a series of events each more unexpected and outrageous than the last.

Why similar: Visual Novel 36.8%, Mystery 20.7%, Detective 15.5%, Story Rich 9.1%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the visual novel genre, it uses a branching narrative system that requires players to connect clues across different character perspectives.

Kidnapped and taken to an unfamiliar location, nine people find themselves forced to participate in a diabolical Nonary Game by an enigmatic mastermind called Zero. Why were they there? Why were they chosen to put their lives on the line? And more importantly, who can be trusted?

Why similar: Visual Novel 28.1%, Mystery 18.4%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 10.3%, Detective 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This collection combines high-stakes mystery with complex logic puzzles, demanding the same level of analytical thinking as a courtroom trial.

Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!

Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Text-Based 15.9%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Anime 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends traditional detective work with supernatural elements, focusing on logical deduction to solve a series of mysterious cases.

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Why similar: Visual Novel 29.6%, Mystery 20.4%, Anime 12.7%, Story Rich 11%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to the trilogy provides a tense, psychological mystery that forces players to make difficult choices based on limited information.

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 53.4%, Mystery 18.1%, Adventure 7.7%, Historical 7%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game allows players to step into the shoes of a detective, utilizing a deduction board to connect clues and reach logical conclusions.

The chart-topping itch.io and Newgrounds indie hit comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once!

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Mystery 13.7%, Anime 13.6%, Conversation 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A loving homage to the courtroom drama genre, this game focuses on investigation and defense in a charming, anime-inspired style.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Visual Novel 24.6%, Mystery 17.2%, Anime 16.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This social deduction game requires players to use logic and observation to identify liars in a high-pressure, sci-fi environment.

A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

Why similar: Detective 20.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Anime 20.2%, Mystery 15.9%, Story Rich 12%

Why You'll Like It: While an RPG, its core loop of investigating a series of murders and uncovering the truth through social deduction makes it a strong thematic match.

The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Text-Based 17.4%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Mystery 12.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic from Suda51, this mystery-focused visual novel offers a unique, atmospheric investigation experience with a deep, complex plot.

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.1%, Mystery 18.6%, Detective 18.5%, Anime 10.5%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This mystery adventure features a brilliant detective protagonist and a tense, locked-room style narrative that keeps players guessing.

Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority- is a multi-ending horror adventure game. Sara Chidouin returns home from school late one night to discover that something's gone terribly wrong. When she comes to, she finds herself, her friend Joe, and 9 other people trapped in a mysterious place.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 27.5%, Mystery 26.3%, Anime 19.5%, Story Rich 10.5%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This gripping visual novel features intense group debates and voting mechanics that mirror the high-stakes pressure of a courtroom trial.

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Mystery 12.9%, Anime 11.1%, Conversation 7.8%

A story for every lab member. Discover a new side of each STEINS;GATE character and get a glimpse of their inner thoughts through 10 new stories.

Why similar: Visual Novel 39.5%, Anime 20.4%, Adventure 17.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This visual novel offers a compelling narrative filled with mystery and logic, perfect for fans of deep, text-based storytelling.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 46.5%, Mystery 23.9%, Story Rich 12.8%, Choices Matter 7.1%, Point & Click 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that gives players total freedom to gather evidence and build a case for a final, dramatic trial.

A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.

Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Visual Novel 14%, Mystery 10.6%, Text-Based 9.3%, Conversation 7.9%

Grab your magnifying glass and peek inside a series of tiny dioramas filled with crimes and carefully crafted mysteries! Think outside the box and solve them all in this new brand of detective game!

Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Text-Based 14.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Anime 12.6%

Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Text-Based 16.3%, Mystery 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Text-Based 18.5%, Drama 8.2%, Anime 8.1%

Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.

Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Visual Novel 25.3%, Anime 13.2%, Conversation 12.9%, Story Rich 8.1%

The samurai detective visual novel! Solve crimes and pass judgment on vigilantes, officials, inventors, and brigands to protect a city of eternal cherry blossoms.

Why similar: Detective 31.9%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Mystery 14.4%, Anime 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

How far would you go to bring someone back from the dead? Discover the depths that some will go to in this horror-adventure game.

Why similar: Text-Based 21.7%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Anime 13.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8%

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.

Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Text-Based 17.5%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Historical 13%, Drama 10%

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Anime 11.4%, Story Rich 7.4%

Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.3%, Anime 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Story Rich 12.6%, Mystery 8.1%

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Detective 16%, Text-Based 15.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Drama 11.6%

GET AWAY WITH MURDER. Highly replayable detective game where you're the one whodunnit. From the creators of 80 Days and Heaven's Vault.

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Text-Based 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.3%, Historical 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.2%

If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Anime 21%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Story Rich 14%, Adventure 5%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Visual Novel 18.1%, Text-Based 13.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Anime 13.2%

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Mystery 15.9%, Anime 12.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.

Why similar: Story Rich 34.5%, Anime 22.5%, 3D 21.2%, Adventure 18%, Singleplayer 3.7%

5% of murder cases remain unsolved... it's time to open up these cases and confront the supernatural with forensic science! Solve cases by analyzing evidence and consulting with specialists. Enter a world that artfully blends 2D illustration and real-life visuals!

Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Text-Based 14.7%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Drama 10.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.6%

Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in every incident.

Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Mystery 11.1%, Text-Based 10.3%, Anime 9.4%

Komaru Naegi has been imprisoned inside a mysterious apartment for over a year. Her rescue is derailed when hundreds of Monokumas suddenly attack. She teams up with Toko Fukawa to survive the rampaging Monokumas, escape the crafty Monokuma Kids, and uncover the secrets of the city.

Why similar: Anime 30.1%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Detective 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Story Rich 10%

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Detective 38%, Mystery 21.1%, Historical 15.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, Adventure 4.4%

Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?

Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Text-Based 20.4%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Mystery 14.4%, Anime 10.4%

古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中，接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查，抽丝剥茧的推理，才能定一个是非清白，还一个天理公道。 然而，在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下，似乎还有暗流涌动……

Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Historical 13%, Anime 11.1%, Mystery 10.9%

Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi join forces for the first time to deliver the ULTIMATE adventure game! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can they make it to the end? And will they survive long enough to uncover the truth?

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.5%, Anime 29%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%

This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.4%, Mystery 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Detective 14.5%, Anime 9.3%

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Anime 13.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Drama 10.6%

“The Agency” is an episodic mystery kinetic novel. In a fictional dystopic sci-fi steampunk world still recovering from the destruction of a recent global war; a young man travels to the Imperial capital city to seek better fortunes for himself.

Why similar: Steampunk 25.4% ★, Detective 18%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 10.2%, Mystery 9.6%

In the bayside area of Kanto, a murder with unknown motivations sets off a series of seemingly random events bringing together peculiar individuals, one of whom is detective Tokio Morishima. When their ambitions begin to collide, a truly shocking pattern emerges…

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.6%, Detective 23.6%, Mystery 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Adventure 10.9%

An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.

Why similar: Detective 28%, Visual Novel 18.8%, Mystery 16%, Text-Based 13.8%, Anime 11.7%

A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel.

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.8%, Anime 16.7%, Drama 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Story Rich 6.8%

The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?

Why similar: Visual Novel 35.7%, Mystery 20.3%, Detective 19.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 7.4%

Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.

Why similar: Visual Novel 25.3%, Mystery 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Detective 15.9%, Anime 9.3%