27 Games with a anime setting like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy down to the 27 that fit the “Anime” category. Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Heileen 3: New Horizons top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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The best games with a anime setting like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Flower Shop: Winter In FairbrookClosest overall match

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Steam👍 63%· 109

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual third person

The Flower Shop: Winter In Fairbrook is a dating and farming simulation game and takes place after the first Flower Shop game, Summer In Fairbrook.

Where it drifts furthest from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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#2Phoenix Wright: Ace AttorneyClosest on tone

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Steam👍 98%· 43K

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Same studio: Capcom.

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#3Heileen 3: New Horizons

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Steam👍 63%· 89

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual 2d

Heileen 3 continues the story from the end of the second game and takes place in the Caribbean islands. Traveling side by side with Morgan the pirate, Heileen will search for her missing friends, hoping to reunite with all of them. But that's only the beginning, because the story continues!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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Steam👍 61%· 271

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, expect visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual 2d

Amy is desperate! Her boyfriend Aaron doesn't remember her anymore after a car accident! Will you be able to make him remember again? Or perhaps it's time to move on. Maybe Amy will fall in love with someone else? It's up to you to decide.

Where it drifts furthest from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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#5Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

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SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 31KIGDB85· 8

Year 2012Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

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#6Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

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Steam👍 96%· 37KIGDB82· 9

Year 2010Dev Spike Chunsoft · NIS AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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#7AI: The Somnium Files

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Steam👍 92%· 9.2KIGDB86· 2OC82· 47

Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

Released 6 years after Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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Steam👍 86%· 279

Year 2016Dev sakevisualPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

A visual novel/sim game about life, love, and working in the entertainment industry. Play as makeup artist Sian Goodin as she navigates the world of showbiz. Work with upcoming talent or established pros?

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

Released 3 years after Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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#9AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative

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Steam👍 86%· 3.7KIGDB87· 4OC86· 67

Year 2022Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, it's known for visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and visual 3d, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

Released 9 years after Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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#10Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

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Steam👍 83%· 22KIGDB88· 13OC83· 75

Year 2017Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

Released 4 years after Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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#11Go! Go! Nippon! ~My First Trip to Japan~

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Steam👍 86%· 3.1KRAWG👍 40%· 45

Year 2014Dev OVERDRIVE · MangaGamerPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, it's known for adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

The week you spend in Japan will certainly be memorable!!! Get a taste of the foreign travel offered by printed guidebooks. Enjoy a tour around Japan from the comfort of your own home!

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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#12HuniePop

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SoloNarrativeAnimeFirst PersonDark

Steam👍 96%· 32KIGDB83· 2

Year 2015Dev HuniePotOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SoloNarrativeAnimeCasualOpen World

Steam👍 51%· 253

Year 2015Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death. The game occurs over 30 days, of which you can train Essi's psychic abilities, explore the school, collect notes, and make choices to determine her fate. There are a total of 3 pursuable romances, 40+ original illustrations, and 9 endings to unlock.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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Steam👍 94%· 7.6KIGDB75· 8OC72· 43

Year 2011Dev Mediatonic · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, it's known for visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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Steam👍 96%· 983IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Whirlpool · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, it's known for deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

INTERESTING FEATURES LIKE MOVING CAT EARS! Japan. From time immemorial, there are those who possess superhuman abilities. These beings who looked like a cross between man and beast are called Demi-Humans. They acted as Ninja and served those in power.

Where it drifts furthest from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy: tone.

Released 4 years after Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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