Should I play Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy or Mini Murder Mysteries first?

If you want chronology, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (2019) came out before Mini Murder Mysteries (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.

Does Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mini Murder Mysteries doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy vs Mini Murder Mysteries

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy and Mini Murder Mysteries sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (2019) is 7 years older than Mini Murder Mysteries (2026). Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Mini Murder Mysteries (92.5% positive). Mini Murder Mysteries is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (4.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

Choose Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,750 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Mini Murder Mysteries

Choose Mini Murder Mysteries if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mini Murder Mysteries launched in 2026.

Both Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy and Mini Murder Mysteries ship Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy vs Mini Murder Mysteries — Steam metadata comparison
	Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy	Mini Murder Mysteries
Released	2019	2026
Genres	Adventure	Indie
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	29.99 USD	4.49 USD
Steam reviews	97.9% positive (9,750 reviews)	92.5% positive (67 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	CAPCOM Co., Ltd.	BUNKWORKS

Side by side

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (2019) is 7 years older than Mini Murder Mysteries (2026).
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Mini Murder Mysteries (92.5% positive).
Mini Murder Mysteries is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (4.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mini Murder Mysteries has no Deck rating yet.