Danganronpa is a popular series due to its intermix of various genres ranging from mystery to school life to horror. Its first game came out in 2010, and its latest was released in 2017. Since the latest game, fans are wondering if there will be more to the series. What is known is that the series is, at the very least, taking a long break.

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For those looking for more games like Danganronpa, there are some titles that are considered to be comparable. Do not expect pink blood in any of them, but expect plenty of mystery, anime designs, and twists!

Updated November 15, 2022 by Jacqueline Zalace: We've added even more games to this list that are similar to Danganronpa, allowing you to continue in this thrilling mystery genre.

22 Arcadia Fallen

Arcadia Fallen is easily one of the very best visual novels from the indie gaming scene. This lengthy and highly enjoyable game tells the tale of a band of misfits including a demon hunter, an alchemist, a bard, and even a spirit. The characters in this game must work to stop a demon invasion.

What makes Arcadia Fallen truly special is how dialogue and interactions play out. Your customizable alchemist character is able to thoughtfully respond to many of the dialogue prompts, with the game kindly letting you know what type of emotion it will illicit. On top of that, you are able to take part in alchemic crafting where the outcomes help dictate parts of the story. Simply put, this magical and fantastical tale will keep you hooked all throughout.

21 My Aunt Is A Witch

My Aunt is a Witch is probably a puzzle adventure visual novel game that many fans of the genre have glossed over. This indie game, developed by Graven Visual Novels, might look way too cartoony on the surface, however, it ends up providing a deep and nuanced adventure about witches, warlocks, and other magical beings.

You play as a young boy who must head out to stay with his aunt, who, as the title implies, happens to be a powerful witch. Unfortunately, his aunt isn't all that she is cracked up to be. While she is powerful, she is also somewhat of an outcast. Together, the two, and her cat, must explore various lands while solving puzzles and figuring out why darkness hangs over the kingdom.

20 The Ace Attorney Series

Ace Attorney is often compared to Danganronpa, though it is far less dark. Like Danganronpa, it is up to the player to collect evidence and deal out their arguments in a courtroom. While the story is quite different, the mechanics and gameplay are quite alike.

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The story follows an attorney and his sidekick as they solve different cases. The characters are quite goofy and memorable.

19 Exile Election

Exile Election is very much like Danganronpa as well as the Zero Escape series. The story takes place in an abandoned amusement park, where 12 characters are forced to play a killing game.

It is a fantastic title on its own and is especially sought out by Danganronpa fans. Unfortunately, it is not released worldwide; it is only localized in Asia, for now.

18 The Corpse Party Series

For fans who loved the darker side of Danganronpa, the Corpse Party games are another Japanese horror game of choice. The games follow high school students that get spirited away to a haunted elementary school.

Like Danganronpa, this series was popular enough to get its own anime adaptation. It also is a visual novel game, but with puzzles and choices blended in.

17 The Zero Escape Series

A major part of the Danganronpa series focuses on the main cast being trapped with no way out. The Zero Escape series does the same thing, but with characters of far different ages and backgrounds. Rather than all being high schoolers, each Zero Escape game consists of a group of nine people.

The visual novel series has three games, with a primary focus on escape room games and puzzles. No courtroom arguments here, but plenty of mystery and twists. All three games tell a complex and interesting story of a fateful group of people that you need to check out.

16 Ai: Somnium Files

Released in 2019 for the PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows, Ai: Somnium Files is a mystery adventure game where you get to play a detective solving a sci-fi murder mystery. He not only investigates crime scenes but dreams as well.

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The neo-noir game takes place in future Tokyo. Big names like Kotaro Uchikoshi (director of the Zero Escape series) and Yusuke Kozaki (who worked on the Fire Emblem series) made this game.

15 Orwell

Named after the dystopian novelist who wrote the famous 1984, Orwell is a game where players are state operatives that have access to security surveillance systems in a fictional authoritarian country called The Nation.

Like visual novel titles, the game is quite narrative-heavy. Like Danganronpa, it will keep the player guessing what is really going on and what to suspect. It has some weak points in its gameplay, but certainly not in its story.

14 Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders

Released in 2016, this point-and-click mystery adventure game is based on the popular novel. The plot is the same with some minor changes. It is a great game for both fans of the novel as well as those who have never heard of it before.

While the game has mostly positive reviews on Steam, some mild criticisms include that the game is so linear that there is little room to explore.

13 Shinrai: Broken Beyond Despair

While not as long or as visually intriguing as Danganronpa, this mystery visual novel has dynamic characters and memorable twists. The game is a slow burn at first, starting with trope-centered characters. However, much like Danganronpa, they get more depth as the story moves forward. The game also has five endings.

The story is about ten friends that stay in a secluded mountain resort. Of course, it is revealed there is a murderer among them and they are trapped here.