A Case of Distrust
Narrative detective adventure about catching lies in 1924 San Francisco
An Open Ben · Released Feb 8, 2018
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 82% of 613
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 1
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 7 years ago
- May 21, 2019
What is A Case of Distrust?
A 2D narrative detective adventure set in 1924 San Francisco, the game follows private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone as she investigates a mystery amid resistance to women's emancipation. You explore speakeasies, billiard halls, and barber shops, then use evidence and statements to challenge suspects' accounts.
For you if...
- +you like short, dialogue-driven mysteries with a noir setting
- +you enjoy piecing together clues to question suspects
- +you appreciate stylized visuals and historical settings
Not for you if...
- −you want a lengthy mystery with replay value
- −you prefer action over reading and questioning suspects
What players say
82% of 613 reviews are positive
Players praise the stylized art, period atmosphere, and dialogue. Their most common complaint is the short length relative to the price; some find the story or ending underwhelming.
How many players finish A Case of Distrust?
17% of Steam players have unlocked «Master Sleuth», the achievement for finishing the main story.
Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.
Screenshots and trailer
A Case of Distrust system requirements
Minimum: HD, 2 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run A Case of Distrust?
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- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- 2 GHz
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1500 MB available space
Does A Case of Distrust have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does A Case of Distrust run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 10
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does A Case of Distrust use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
