Here are the 10 best games like Danganronpa!
The Danganronpa games hold a special place in my heart as well as many other gamers out there. They’re unique, dark, and at the end of the day, make you feel like a horrible person for enjoying endless despair. But, eventually, there has to be something out there that can deliver just as much intensity, uniqueness and awesomeness as much as those games. Well. Look no further. Here are ten games that can do that and maybe even do better.
10. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Help him solve his case at all cost. Yes, you!
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is often compared with Danganronpa as they both share many similarities. Both games offer the players a slower place but an edgier vibe. Fans might appreciate a smaller main cast with characters with more in depth stories and lighter humor, cases that are both complex and entertaining, catching players off guard with unexpected plot twists!
Check out the gameplay here:
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Gameplay Video.
9. Persona 4 Golden
Find the culprit and discover your truth!
Imagine Danganronpa as a dungeon RPG form with a slice of life and a drop of murder mystery. That’s Persona 4 in a nutshell. This JRPG makes a nice alternative, with its slice of life storyline, lovable cast, and the option to grind! You're definitely good to go with this pick!
Check out the gameplay here:
Persona 4 Golden Gameplay Video.
8. Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Would you like to play a game? I do!
If you are a fan of Saw movies or are familiar with the game 999 (Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors), then you’ll definitely want to give this game a try. It is the third and final installment of the Zero Escape trilogy and it does not disappoint. Players will get to experience beautiful HD graphics, new and old characters of the series, insane puzzles, and multiple endings that will keep the players coming back for more.
Check out the gameplay here:
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma Gameply Video.
7. The Silver Case
Return of a classic!
The Silver Case is a Suda51 classic visual novel brought to life and remastered. With RPG mystery elements, players will get to play in a first person’s view of the protagonist, a member of the Special Forces Unit called the “Republic”. For those that want a wild adventure, an intense storyline and challenging puzzles, this game won’t disappoint.
Check out the gameplay here:
The Silver Case Gameplay Video.
6. Corpse Party
Will they ever survive the school of the dead?
A group of naive school students perform a ritual that sends them into an otherworldy elementary school filled with ghosts. Though the graphics are simple, the eerie gameplay and the soundtrack are awesome. Also, the choices of the players affect the outcome of the story. Word of advice-do not play game this in an empty classroom or get too attached to the characters.
Check out the gameplay here:
Corpse Party Gameplay Video.
5. Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Solve cases with the legendary Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments is an adventure and mystery game with amazing graphics that will have you playing for hours. Tapping into the amazing skills of the one and only Sherlock Holmes, players will have to solve mysteries and reveal the villains. The game provides a variety of crimes filled with murders, thefts, and missing people. Players will get to decide what evidence to collect, conduct research, whom to interrogate, and determine which facts will build their cases. However, with every choice there is a consequence and you had better be prepared to face it.
Check out the gameplay here:
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments Gameplay Video.
4. SHINRAI: Broken Beyond Despair
The Perfect Game for Halloween.
Another fun murder mystery game, SHINRAI: Broken Beyond Despair has elements similar to Danganronpa and Ace Attorney. Fans will play a female protagonist and the game is a little more female friendly. Although it has a slow pace, there’s a strong storyline with distinctive characters and great art and music.
Check out the gameplay here:
SHINRAI: Broken Beyond Despair Gameplay Video.
3. Tokyo Dark
Make your choice. Accept the consequences.
Tokyo Dark is a “Point and Click” horror/thriller visual novel that was made by Cherrymochi and published by Square Enix. Players have already reported that it delivers a powerful player experience with an amazing soundtrack, beautiful graphics and an intriguing storyline. Players have many choices in this game that determine the fate of the character that they play.
Check out the gameplay here:
Tokyo Dark Gameplay Video.
2. The Letter
The chain letter you never want to get.
The Letter is a horror visual novel style RPG, created by Filipino developer Yangyang Mobile. Players will play through the game’s several chapters which focuses on different characters who come across a cursed letter found in the house. The choices that players make will determine the fates of each character. Don't play this alone in the dark or in an attic!
Check out the gameplay here:
The Letter Gameplay Video.
1. PRICE
Will he ever see his beloved sister again?
Although PRICE is an RPG/ Indie Horror game, it has beautiful and impressive graphics and audio that will have players lost in for hours. You will play a character named Ivry who after waking up from a terrible nightmare, finds himself in a strange chamber. Throughout the game, he seeks the truth of his fate as well as his sister Iva with the hopes of escaping into the light.
Check out the gameplay here:
PRICE Gameplay Video.
