7 Games like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Nintendo Switch that you should try

On paper it is what Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is — puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

If Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy worked for you because of visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic, the same is here. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation.

With Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy it shares adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

With Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy it shares visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. Its own ground is horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

On paper it is what Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is — visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and 3D presentation.

It meets Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Shelved next to Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy for good reason: visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.