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
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

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.