A Case of Distrust

Adventure· Choose Your Own Adventure· Interactive Fiction· Visual Novel

Released Feb 2018

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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Evaluation

A Case of Distrust launched on February 8, 2018 as a solo developer project. The developer posted an emotional release announcement on launch day and had previously announced the release date in January 2018. There are no news posts beyond the launch announcement, no DLC listings, no roadmaps, and no store language suggesting additional content. The store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained narrative mystery with no mention of future updates, expansions, or ongoing development. With over eight years since launch and no post-release activity of any kind, this game shipped as a finished product and has remained that way.

Evidence

Developer announces the game is now available for purchase — the sole post-release communication from the developer.

news post · Feb 8, 2018 source content shipped

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Store description presents A Case of Distrust as a complete narrative mystery with no mention of DLC, expansions, seasons, or ongoing content plans.

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Media

Details

Developer

An Open Ben

Publisher

An Open Ben

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player

Choose Your Own Adventure Interactive Fiction Visual Novel Detective Mystery Investigation Point & Click Female Protagonist Noir Historical Choices Matter Dynamic Narration Story Rich Abstract Atmospheric

About this game

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!