A Case of Distrust
Overview
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.
SteamVery Positive (86%)
306 Steam user reviewsMetacritic77/100
Screenshots & media
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About the game
- Developer
- An Open Ben
- Publisher
- An Open Ben
- Released
- Feb 8, 2018
Description & review sources
- 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.
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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
- Developer
- An Open Ben
- Publisher
- An Open Ben
- Released
- Feb 8, 2018
Ratings & review sources
SteamVery Positive (86%)
306 Steam user reviewsMetacritic77/100
System requirements
Features, requirements and screenshots describe the Steam PC version. Other stores and editions may differ.
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
- Sound Card: N/A
Recommended
Not provided by the platform.
macOS
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: El Capitan
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
- Sound Card: N/A
Recommended
Not provided by the platform.
Linux — not supported
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Features & game information
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Play modes
- Single-player
Gameplay & accessibility
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
Visual comfort
- Color Alternatives
Audio
- Custom Volume Controls
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
Controller & mod support
- Controller support
- Not specified
- Mod support
- Not specified
Game details
- Genres
- Adventure
- Indie
- Developer
- An Open Ben
- Publisher
- An Open Ben
- Released
- Feb 8, 2018
- Content type
- game
- Operating systems
- windows
- mac
- Achievements
- 10
All community tags
Community tag votes
- Choose Your Own Adventure194
- Interactive Fiction188
- Visual Novel185
- Detective182
- Mystery179
- Investigation172
- Point & Click168
- Female Protagonist165
- Noir162
- Historical155
- Choices Matter153
- Dynamic Narration151
- Narration149
- Story Rich143
- Abstract137
- Atmospheric128
- Colorful118
- 2D113
- Narrative109
- Mouse only107
Languages & audio
- English
Related editions & add-ons
Steam purchase options; availability and pricing are confirmed on Steam.
Sources, updates & publisher notice
- CheapShark Oct 12, 2026 15:41 UTC
- Steam Spy Oct 11, 2026 23:32 UTC
- Steam Store Oct 11, 2026 23:32 UTC
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Publisher notice
© 2018 - The Wandering Ben LLC
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