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Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter
Developer Mango Factory
Kill each other...for science! The class of '89 is trapped in an elite school killing game. Investigate, solve, and expose your classmates in Kumitantei™: Old-School Slaughter, an episodic murder-mystery ADV card-battler inspired by retro anime. From the Steam store page
285 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
209 positive · 27 negative
95% range 84–92%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 209 | 27 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 15 | 1 | 29 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
286 of 313 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 209 yes, 26 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 235 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (342 of 374 positive).
Players praise the game's high-quality voice acting, music, and art direction. [1][2][3] Many note it is heavily inspired by Danganronpa, with some calling it a rip-off. [1][4][5] Some players criticize the game for being unfinished and deceptive about its early access status. [6][7]
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- [6]
I got this game on a whim having never played Danganrompa before. I was surprised to find that it's an unfinished game. It stops after chapter 1. This is actually an early access game but the developers refuse to use the early access system and give dubious reasons as for why. I think the reason is because people like me will buy it without realizing it's a work in progress which is pretty deceptive. No progress has …
- [1]
I really like what's here, but the stuff ripped from Danganronpa THH is so blatant it's a bit insulting. If the whole game is using Danganronpa to prop itself up, I feel like it's more of an insult to the pretty well crafted narrative than anything else. It's impossible not to make comparisons when they are taking story beats / chars / concepts from a different game. But, the things that are new and original are …
- [4]
If Capcom U.S.A. Inc. v. Data East Corp (the lawsuit) had gone in favor of Capcom, this game would not exist. They said it was "inspired" by Danganronpa. Bollocks. This is a note-for-note RIP OFF. Several characters are recognizably there, just with a few fundamental changes to keep Spike Chunsoft's lawyers at bay. There are clear analogues to Monokuma (I could swear they even got the same VA), the Ultimates, the …
- [18]
i am a huge fan of the danganronpa games. they are a huge part of my identity and the person i have grown into today. however, i find that most of the time danganronpa fan games (or in this case, danganronpa spiritual successors) fail to replicate the charm of the original danganronpa games. kumitantei old school slaughter does not fall into this category. this game is a beautiful love letter to both the danganronpa …
- [2]
[Review written at the time of Episode 1's release] Kumitantei is a game that takes a lot of inspiration from other works (mainly Danganronpa) and manages to build off of them into a very enjoyable experience with its own distinct identity. If you enjoy Danganronpa, it's definitely worth checking out, as you're very likely to be a fan of what Mango Factory has created. The atmosphere, heavily inspired by the one of …
Summarised from 34 of the 281 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
89% of the 235 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter. The complaint that keeps coming up: too derivative of Danganronpa, bordering on plagiarism. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 285 · most liked firstIm gonna be 100% honest here, everything in this game is great except one thing. And that one thing is what ruined the experience of chapter 1 for me. I want to give it a mixed review but sadly, Steam doesn't work that way. The story shows potential, the voice acting is great, the art, while is not my thing, is good. There are bugs but not game breaker ones, the spanish translation surprisingly was REALLY good, professional level actually. The Music works And the UI of the game is great. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game on a whim having never played Danganrompa before. I was surprised to find that it's an unfinished game. It stops after chapter 1. This is actually an early access game but the developers refuse to use the early access system and give dubious reasons as for why. I think the reason is because people like me will buy it without realizing it's a work in progress which is pretty deceptive. No progress has been made in months btw. On it's own the game isn't that bad except for the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's a lot of positivity in the negative reviews for this game, owing to the fact that there is a tremendous amount of work and effort and heart put into it, a honest send-up and attempt to be a successor to Danganronpa. To this, I say: There is a lot of heart and effort put into most every non-slop game on this platform. I do not need to wear kids gloves when tackling a game charging 15 dollars on steam, and should it be finished it will be 30 dollars. This is not a community theater…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter (Episode 1) is OUT NOW! GO PLAY IT! ⤵️ We've spent the last six years bringing this love letter to Danganronpa and 80s anime to life, and we're so excited to get it into your hands. Go play it! Leave a Steam review! store.steampowered.com/app/2759280/...
positive · AI labelView post →Danganronpa-Inspired Card Battler 'Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter' Announces Kickstarter Campaign In New Gameplay Trailer.
neutral · AI labelView post →While it's obviously inspired heavily by Danganronpa, it's incredibly derivative and dull. This really isn't the kind of product you ask for people to pay for, it's basically a fan game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really like what's here, but the stuff ripped from Danganronpa THH is so blatant it's a bit insulting. If the whole game is using Danganronpa to prop itself up, I feel like it's more of an insult to the pretty well crafted narrative than anything else. It's impossible not to make comparisons when they are taking story beats / chars / concepts from a different game. But, the things that are new and original are EXCITING. Music/Voice Work/Animation/etc is fantastic and the original concepts…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →✨HELLOOO EVERYONE!✨ You can hear me as Takara Hanabusa in the Kumitantei demo on Steam RIGHT NOW! I can’t wait for you all to hear the work we’ve done for the full game, but for now, enjoy the demo!! Thanks to @miapaigeva.bsky.social and @mangofactory.win for having me!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Video games coming out this week are: Bylina The Solitary Existence of a Little Universe Vampire Crawlers Tides of Tomorrow Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter Ep. 1 Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis holoVillage: Our Cozy Days Our Ordinary Home Flock Around Comatose Boomerang Jack Snap & Grab
neutral · AI labelView post →[後半に日本語レビューあり] Heir to Danganronpa — A Retro Killing Game ADV × Card Battler Set in a fictional Empire of Japan, 1989, sixteen "Absolute Students" are sealed inside a crumbling bunker in a killing game ADV. Trapped under what is called an "Apathy Experiment," the player—as a survivor—collects evidence from murder scenes and exposes the true culprit through card-battle debates: the Clinical Trial. The developer, an Indonesian indie circle, openly acknowledges their homage to Danganronpa and Ace…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the demo to this game initially and my initial impression was not exactly favourable, but I was willing to play at least one chapter to see where they went with it and if there were additional improvements. After having played the first chapter, I can't say my overall opinion has changed, but I do think it shows promise in a way that future chapters could at least be better. As it stands now, Kumitantei is a mixed bag that leans slightly towards the negative for me, but I'm open to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah... no. Kumitantei has a nice and interesting story going on in the background but as a game and standalone product with just this one chapter, it feels like Danganronpa but again but also worse. I think this would've worked better as an actual visual novel because the only identity Kumatantei has is being Danganronpa-adjacent right down to the name. Nothing wrong with this on the surface, having a game to be compared to is good but when the only difference here is that Kumatantei has card…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To begin: this review is only negative because I don't think I can recommend this game to other players in its current state, NOT because I think it's a terrible game with no redeeming qualities. Above all else, I want this review to send a message to the devs that I see SO much potential with this game, and that their efforts are seen-- and because of that, I know they are capable of better things in the future of the game. A large handful of the presentation is wonderful. I liked a good…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The voice acting is excellent. Sadly the story, characters, and gameplay are all lacking. Only chapter 1 has been revealed so far and the game may improve over time. But my opinion is that I've played Danganronpa fangames that were much better in comparison. Your milage my vary, and the price is extremely cheap and fair. So long as you go in with low expectations you should be fine.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →really fun fanganronpa all the characters are cool and real feeling voice acting is nice, the card combat is engaging all the little trial minigames are all fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is fueled by passion, and it shows for sure. It is so fascinating to see how the story is progressing. The twists and turns weren't predictable at all.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had the pleasure of interviewing @MangoFactoryEN, the developers behind Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter. Thank you Selina and Krittanai for the time and elaborate responses! We will be trying the game TONIGHT around 8:30pm GMT+8!🏫 ↓↓Wishlist + Read the interview↓↓ #indiegame #gamedev #vtuber
neutral · AI labelView post →If Capcom U.S.A. Inc. v. Data East Corp (the lawsuit) had gone in favor of Capcom, this game would not exist. They said it was "inspired" by Danganronpa. Bollocks. This is a note-for-note RIP OFF. Several characters are recognizably there, just with a few fundamental changes to keep Spike Chunsoft's lawyers at bay. There are clear analogues to Monokuma (I could swear they even got the same VA), the Ultimates, the Class Trial, and the executions. They have something that's Hangman's Gambit But…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Deviantart user requested that I make a hypno manip featuring Moichiro from the Danagnronpa inspired game Kumitantei. I think I zonked him pretty good here. #hypno #hypnosis #hypnoart #moichirosanada #kumitantei
neutral · AI labelView post →[Review written at the time of Episode 1's release] Kumitantei is a game that takes a lot of inspiration from other works (mainly Danganronpa) and manages to build off of them into a very enjoyable experience with its own distinct identity. If you enjoy Danganronpa, it's definitely worth checking out, as you're very likely to be a fan of what Mango Factory has created. The atmosphere, heavily inspired by the one of Trigger Happy Havoc, is fantastic, and pairs together wonderfully with the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're excited to share that Kumitantei will be part of this year's The MIX + Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase! It's happening on March 9th at 1 PM EST, and we'll have a brand new trailer premiering during the show, so be sure to tune in! 🎴💜
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy Valentines Day from Kumitantei X YAKG 🎴💕🔪 Love is in the air, so we've partnered with @soulseerstudios.com's Yet Another Killing Game for a special romantic crossover artwork between Nyanus and... Cecilia?!
neutral · AI labelView post →First Danganronpa fangame to jumpscare me in the middle of the night I think it deserves a recommendation just off of that Really though, this game is incredible for what it has so far. Voice acting is INSANE (Moichiro, Hiroshi, and Kaguya are my personal favorites), the card game gimmick is really fun once you get used to it, and the story had me hooked from beginning to end. I did have some small issues with gameplay (I dread the space invaders minigame), but aside from that this is a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Is survival in the cards? Check out the reveal trailer for Kumitantei, a brand new murder-mystery game inspired by retro anime! t.co/5VHp8g2n4d
neutral · AI labelView post →I've had a certain itch while waiting for danganronpa 2x2. This fills this void perfectly right now. By far the most high quality danganronpa-like game on the market right now. It does feel too danganronpa though, but that's why I bought the game in the first place. 8/10. I see a lot of potential in this. I love the card battling mechanic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter looks like a promising indie successor to Danganronpa.
neutral · AI labelView post →It's Fan Art Friday! Each week we're highlighting a lovely piece of Kumitantei art from our community, and we'd love to see yours with #kumifanart! This week, we have Nyanus and Nyanusofu playing a game of cat and... cat? By @ knotallmen on Twitter!
neutral · AI labelView post →Before I get the negatives out of the way I'd like to list off the positives of this game. 1. The presentation is great, I love the retro aesthetic and the old 80s-90s anime type art style the game is going for. 2. The music is phenomenal as well. 3. Voice acting is also pretty good, some standout performances I noticed were from the two main characters of the story. the mysterious character of the story named Kaguya and certain other characters. 4. The character designs are decent too. I'm…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴LIVE NOW🔴 I'm gonna try real hard not to die in brand-new indie adventure game KUMITANTEI! game key was kindly provided by publisher @akuparagames.bsky.social! twitch.tv/marumalandra youtube.com/live/itnZg0v... #MaruMaLIVE #ENVTuber
neutral · AI labelView post →Good morning Bsky!!! Today we're checking Kumitantei from @mangofactory.win and @akuparagames.bsky.social What happens when you take a 90s murder mystery anime and stick a card game in it? You know I have to find out www.twitch.tv/mattcaulder
neutral · AI labelView post →The art direction of this game has to be it's best aspect. The style, animations, sprites and environment are beautiful. As well as the setting and sound design. Special shoutout to the soundtrack. I have been overjoyed watching this project evolve. I want to send all love to the amazing dev team. I have high hopes for the future of this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The battle demo for Kumitantei : Old School Slaughter features 11 of the many unique skill cards available in the full game! Which skill cards do you like to use the most? #Kumitantei #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →Well, i just finished the first episode. And i can say that this game could compete with Danganronpa games. Aside from a few bugs, this game is REALLY great so far. From its Characters to Voice Actors' performance (Props to them, they really do a good job.) everything feels great. As far as i can tell, Development Team is doing their best to keep the game optimized and taking care of the bugs. Also even though we have seen one execution so far, the game seems promising about executions. (Either…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The cast is mostly mean and annoying, in many cases both. That isn't inherently a bad thing but in a game where caring about characters and growing close to them is important, that is really hard to do with such overwhelming negative energy coming directly at the player. There are a lot of things that seem to be missing that were planned to be there but where cut such as a trial mechanic and in one case I'm pretty sure a room. Rather than a wink and a nod it would be better to just not bring…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very very strong start to this game. Though the game's influences are clear, it also speaks with its own voice distinct from the works that it draws from. Worth a buy. Worth two buys. Ten buys. Keep buying Kumitantei.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Absolute Best I don't really have much to add to that. This is a first rate mystery game. It's been far, far too long since one graced my library. I've given copies to all my friends, and will stand behind this as a gem in the indie mystery scene's crown. I don't think there's anything out there, even the supposed classics of the genre, that I'd call 'better' than Kumitantei. All my love to Mango Factory. I backed this high on Kickstarter, and don't regret a single dollar spent.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter. Taking inspiration from the Danganronpa series, this indie game is based on a suspenseful character-driven killing game narrative in which you must be able to build your deck as well as utilize your detective skills if you want to survive.
neutral · AI labelView post →Have you checked out the Merlite mini-game Arcade Cabinet in the Prize Corner? If not, you should! See how high of a score you can rack up the #kumitantei Demo! Try it out here! : bit.ly/Kumitantei #wishlistwednesday #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →i am a huge fan of the danganronpa games. they are a huge part of my identity and the person i have grown into today. however, i find that most of the time danganronpa fan games (or in this case, danganronpa spiritual successors) fail to replicate the charm of the original danganronpa games. kumitantei old school slaughter does not fall into this category. this game is a beautiful love letter to both the danganronpa series, the games that came before it, and the games that succeeded it. i was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played through the prologue, the games been fun but the constant flimmering filter over the entire game is ALOT, my eyes are strained and hurt. I hope there will be a patch letting you remove it because I cannot play the game for more than 30 minutes with out my eyes hurting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →【Kumitantei Episode 2 Launch Giveaway】 We're giving away 10 free Steam keys for Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter in our Discord server to people who share the game with their friends! Entry details and rules are below ⤵️ 1/4
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is incredibly charming with its cast. Yes some will take you a bit to warm up to but believe me they're worth your time. The premise is as you'd expect, but it's only the beginning and what we've seen makes me hopeful for the rest. It's definitely very in line with danganronpa, and the class trials reflect that, with this game managing to make both a vn with flying words and a card battler somehow feel fast-paced. The card battler part could use some more fluff, but what there is is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is very hard to commend this game without noting that it feels like another Fanganronpa with a price tag to it. With that being said, I just finished episode 1 in a single sitting and did very much enjoy it, notably its music actually blew me away. Some of the tracks are incredible but the game by defaults drops the music so low to barely be noticed which is a shame. The voice acting while only supporting English I initially thought some performances were great while some others were flat,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Discord server is very toxic, didnt recieved help after making bug report ticket. Devs are trying to blame me for not checking minimum specs required. Moderators are tasked to not let anyone say something negative about the game because the first time i mentioned game not working on public chat instead of private report ticket, 5 people jumped at me, told me that the ticket was resolved as my fault (even though its not true because 2 developers are still examining the crash log) and then muted…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Charging money for a piece of garbage that's worse than most free fan games
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Review is for Prologue and Chapter 1 as that is what has been released at the time of this being posted. Kumitantei successfully replicates the vibes of Danganronpa while adding a unique retro twist, allowing for it to stand out a bit despite the clear inspiration. The voice acting is phenomenal and the animated scenes are well done which in some instances elevates it above the original Dangan games due to the lack of those novelties. Unfortunately my only problem comes with the execution of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For fans of Danganronpa, I think that Kumitantei certainly makes for a great fan project. Gameplay wise & in the overall style, the homages are plainly obvious. This is not to say Kumitantei is a copy though, instead taking the broader concept and molding variations to fit a story that clearly intends to go in a different direction. It also has some rather nice stylistic elements (a la the TV broadcasts in between days & the card battle system) that put this game a cut above other projects. Not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely had a blast with this game, as of the first chapter. The game has set up fun characters and a compelling narrative, that had me really entertained and invested by its conclusion. The voice acting is very well done and breathes life into the cast. The game feels like such a labor of love and you can absolutely tell!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would've put ''mixed'' if I could. I am going with ''recommend'' cause I think the core of the game is solid and the flaws don't outweigh the good parts and are fixable. I am gonna leave a short summary of my thoughts and then follow it up with a more detailed explanation. The Short Summary (no spoilers) I really like the presentation of the game, it has a distinct art style, amazing voice acting, pleasant music, great UI and SFX, as well as some really cool visual direction during the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Extremely promising game! A very interesting cast of characters, a perfectly fun mystery, and more intense horror elements than other games in the genre. I was NOT expecting a lot of things that happened, which is exactly what you want with this kind of game. The voice acting was great and I really liked the characters distinct narrative voices. All of them feel important at different parts of the episode so far. The murder mystery this episode isn't the strongest I've ever played, but it's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ive played alot of games within the death game genre and as someone very experienced with these types of games I have to say really enjoyed this first chapter and its contents. It stands out from other games in the Death game genre with unique visuals, lore, setting, gameplay and style. This games debate combat centers around card games/battleing alongside some mini games embodying/playing similar to retro video games which makes it stand out from other series in its genre. The card mechanics…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Now I will not lie, I was not fully sold on the whole card game mechanic, or the mini games within the trial itself, HOWEVER, I do not play danganronpa type games for their gameplay so im willing to look past this gripe. The cast of characters is genuinely so likeable, with maybe two or three misses at MOST. The voice acting is superb, the character designs are fun, but most importantly, the writing is FANTASTIC. Like family guy, it will make you laugh and cry. If you like visuals novels,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ever wanted to be friends with Nyanus? You're in luck! Our friends at @playmontabi.bsky.social's new desktop companion game "Working with Montabi" has a demo out featuring him as a crossover character! #kumitantei Download the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/4943050/...
neutral · AI labelView post →dang it grandpa
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After the sad downfall of Eden garden, i have to say this is honestly one of the best dangan inspired games i have played in a long time, the cast is so loveable they have really decent motives and personalities that makes you attached to them and it leaves you questioning who will die, the artstyle and music is very well done as well, the voice acting is something i was shocked by the sheer effort and love they put into their roles is very amazing and sold the immersion for me, i can't wait…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been playing this indie game called Kumitantei and I really enjoyed it. The gameplay is similar to Danganronpa and Ace Attorney. And, as is customary for me to do when I really like a game, here's some naughty fan art of weight gain'd Nyanus x Nyanusofu getting it on. #weightgain #furryart #gay
positive · AI labelView post →Playing a retro style murder mystery game! It's called Kumitantei 🔪😱 www.twitch.tv/cute_mo_ #envtuber #vsky #vtuber #vtuberuprising
neutral · AI labelView post →I have to say that I can't recommend this game to anyone who's never played DR before, and that makes me genuinely pretty sad. I did solidly enjoy the experience, but that's because I am already a fan of Danganronpa/Fangan media and I'm VERY used to ignoring certain things because I love the story content that comes with death games. When it comes to character writing + lore building + intrigue, this game absolutely succeeds and does it in spades. The end of the first trial nearly brought me to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My first time ever supporting a game, of a fanganronpa style no like - danganronpa fan games - and despite recording/playing 100% of the official, I wasn't into much cause of the "curse" around them, so just imagine finding this game in twitter feed no less and being intrigued. I was slightly put off seeing how it look, until I decided to keep checking, and slowly seeing and more importantly feeling the small team passion of this game they worked on, being a homage to danganronpa trigger happy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →By a glance one can tell that Kumitantei is a heavily Danganronpa-inspired title and it does not try to hide that fact. From story, gameplay and characters it embraces the series' legacy and follows in its footsteps. The script and in particular the voice acting are of surprisingly high quality. Much of the important dialogue is fully voiced at a quality not expected of an indie title, which is even more impressive when there's almost 20 characters present. This is topped off with animated…
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