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Visual novel · Mystery

Danganronpa

A killing game, a robot bear and class trials. Play in release order — spoilers stack up fast.

Games on Switch
4
Story complexity
Moderate
Consoles
Switch
Start with Danganronpa: Trigger Happy HavocSee the playing order

The story, simply explained

What is it?

Mystery visual novels about students trapped in a "killing game".

What is the story about?

Each game traps a group of talented students; when a murder happens, the class must find the killer in a trial.

Who are the main characters?

Makoto Naegi (1), Hajime Hinata (2), Kaede and Shuichi (V3), and the villain Monokuma.

Why play it?

Shocking twists, stylish trials and big personalities.

Is the story connected?

Yes. 1 and 2 are directly connected; V3 is a new cast but best played last.

How many games should I play?

All three main games, in order.

Choose your playing order

Release order. Story spoilers carry over, so don't skip ahead.

  1. 1Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
    Start here

    Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

    2010

    Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibility

    Students at an elite academy are trapped by a robot bear who says the only way out is to get away with murder.

  2. 2Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

    Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

    2012

    Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibility

    A new class of students is stranded on a tropical island and forced into the same deadly game.

  3. 3Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
    Latest chapter

    Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

    2017

    Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibility

    A new cast and a new killing game at a strange academy.

  4. 4Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp
    Optional

    Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp

    2021

    Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibility

    A light-hearted board game where characters from every game hang out — no killing game.

  5. 5Danganronpa 2x2

    Danganronpa 2x2

    2027

    Coming soonSwitch 2

    A revamped Danganronpa 2 paired with a brand-new scenario: same island and cast, different victims, culprits and tricks.

Missing chapters

  • Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls — A side story set between 1 and 2. Not on Switch as of this check.

What to buy

Danganronpa Decadence bundles all four Switch games (1, 2, V3 and S). Only buy the games separately if you want just one.

Switch 2 runs most Switch games, but not all. Check Nintendo's compatibility information for older titles. Availability on the Malaysian eShop is not yet verified for every game.

Gear for the journey

Storage, cases, controllers and headsets that suit long story games.

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Sources · last checked 2 Nov 2026
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