A Case of Distrust

A Case of Distrust

An Open Ben · February 8, 2018 · Choose Your Own Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel, Detective, Mystery

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A Case of Distrust price by region

A Case of Distrust costs £0.39 in the United Kingdom, €0.44 in Europe (EUR), $0.60 in the United States, $0.60 in Georgia (USD), zł2.44 in Poland, R$3.50 in Brazil, CA$3.89 in Canada, A$4.39 in Australia and NZ$4.39 in New Zealand right now.

Cheapest A Case of Distrust offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.39 −85% £2.55 £0.39 4
Europe (EUR) €0.44 −85% €2.95 €0.44 5
United Statesyour region $0.60 −80% $2.99 $0.60 5
Georgia (USD) $0.60 −93% $8.49 $0.60 5
Poland zł2.44 −82% zł13.59 zł2.44 3
Brazil R$3.50 −80% R$9.39 R$3.50 3
Canada CA$3.89 −80% CA$3.89 — 1
Australia A$4.39 −80% A$4.39 — 1
New Zealand NZ$4.39 −80% NZ$4.39 — 1

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About A Case of Distrust

✦ AI summary

Play as 1920s private investigator Phyllis Malone, interrogating suspects and catching them in lies using evidence and deduction across Prohibition-era San Francisco's speakeasies and back alleys. This gorgeously hand-drawn noir mystery stands out for its sharp writing, historically grounded storytelling that grapples with racism and women's struggles, and Saul Bass-inspired visual style that perfectly captures the era.

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. Explore underground speakeasies, smoke-filled billiard halls, classic barber shops, and more. Catch suspects in lies by using evidence, statements, and your wits. Intrinsic challenges face our heroine, as she struggles against a pushback on emancipation, leading to many doubts, both internal and external. Uncover the truth in a mystery full of deception!

Critical Reception

  • "Perfect video game noir... 9/10" - Polygon
  • "Impressed me with its nuanced, careful construction" - Newsweek
  • "Stunning two-dimensional silhouettes" - PC Gamer
  • "Beautiful noirish graphics... suspenseful mystery" - Vogue Magazine

Features

  • A hardboiled mystery, working past deceptive characters towards the truth
  • 1924 San Francisco with historically accurate details
  • Saul Bass inspired visuals and scene transitions
  • Finger-snapping music that gives style to the roaring 20s
  • Themes of poverty, racism, and emancipation that tie into contemporary issues

A Case of Distrust — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Aug 31, 2026
Stylistically gorgeous and as someone with two amber eyed cats I was delighted. Really enjoyable short mystery! I do have to emphasise how short it is though so keep that in mind with the price as there's no replayability. I got it on a heavy discount so I'm satisfied. Really hope there'll be a sequel as it's teased at the end.
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Not recommended Jul 2, 2026
Quit pretty quickly because it's dialogue driven and the dialogue immediately annoyed me
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Recommended Sep 19, 2026
a fun noir story. it wasn't a long story but i enjoyed it. i really dug the art style. despite being simple it has depth.
Recommended Jun 20, 2026
好玩,总体是顺理成章又吸引人的推理。
Recommended May 30, 2026
A low-pace, ease-you-into-gaming level of simplicity, combines with a unique art style to bring you into the 1920's, to click through a short private investigation. The achievements are a checklist of the game content, and it can be completed in about 2-4 hours. Click everything and use all your clues on everyone to see how they react. Might require a second playthough if you miss some clues early on. Pretty standard completion; 5/7.
Recommended Apr 15, 2026
A short and stylish detective adventure. This game offers strong dialogue and well-written characters. The artstyle is very uniqe and fitting, but I wish the music was used in a more interesting way. The investigation mechanics are pretty interesting and I wish there were even more ways to use the information you gather. You might be able to finish this game in one sitting, but the experience with stay with you for a long time afterwards. Even though the game is short, there is some optional content, which is as enjoyable as the main story. I would be interested in another story with this protagonist in the future.

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