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Trust No One
Developer Triomatica Games
You'll need to think outside more than just the box. In "Trust No One,” a point-and-click detective adventure, you play as a journalist who tries to unravel a web of secrets about a mysterious AI-company. Explore the nooks and alleyways of Kyiv to discover the identity of your informant. From the Steam store page
54 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 3, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
51
Mixed
19 positive · 18 negative
95% range 36–67%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 19 | 18 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
20 of 39 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
50% recommend · 19 yes, 19 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 38 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (38 of 62 positive).
Players praise the game's unique use of real-world internet research and email. [1][2][3] Many reviewers complain that the game fails to clearly indicate that external tools are needed. [4][5][6] Some players find the puzzles too ambiguous or difficult without a guide. [7][8][9]
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- [1]
Fun short game that also involves sending and receiving messages in your real email box. The game puts you in the shoes of a journalist set to make his big break. After getting a letter from an unknown person offering to divulge secrets about the latest technology that has the potential to transform the world, you plan to meet at a railway station. However, once there, the person does not appear. Your mission is to …
- [2]
Honestly, such a great game. The price is very good in respect to it's length and quality, I loved how interactive the game is like sending emails, searching for addresses and information. It really actually let's you "think outside of the box", you have to think and analyze hard in order to solve the puzzles. Definitely recommend buying the game! Another awesome project from Triomatica and looking forward for even …
- [3]
Listen, I unironically love games were i have to do research outside the game to solve puzzles so I did really enjoy this. It's short and sweet but I do wish there was more.
- [4]
Massive game design fail: Puzzles aren't solvable in game - you have to use a web browser and email client. If you don't know that - and the game doesn't tell you - you are stuck. When the game studio closes down and the domain isn't paid for anymore - good luck... You also need to be fine with sending an email to some server outside steam. I get the attempt at being immersive, but when I play a game, I don't want …
- [7]
I liked the premise, but having to actually search in a web browser for clues is a little too much. Especially when it's very ambiguous searches like the admin password. The amount of things I tried. It's also one of those games that may not be playable (without a guide) if the domain and email account go down in the future. The ending was also just meh. Didn't make the experience seem worthwhile. Unique idea but …
Summarised from 34 of the 55 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Trust No One sits at 51% positive across 37 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
54 of 54 · most liked firstMassive game design fail: Puzzles aren't solvable in game - you have to use a web browser and email client. If you don't know that - and the game doesn't tell you - you are stuck. When the game studio closes down and the domain isn't paid for anymore - good luck... You also need to be fine with sending an email to some server outside steam. I get the attempt at being immersive, but when I play a game, I don't want to be send to the real internet for solutions. I don't want to use my email…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I liked the premise, but having to actually search in a web browser for clues is a little too much. Especially when it's very ambiguous searches like the admin password. The amount of things I tried. It's also one of those games that may not be playable (without a guide) if the domain and email account go down in the future. The ending was also just meh. Didn't make the experience seem worthwhile. Unique idea but not implemented well in my opinion. Too much ambiguity when it came to searching.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I cannot in good conscience recommend this game because of the puzzles in the game. The story itself is fine and the music is fine. The concept is very creative, utilizing information outside of the game sort of like an ARG and. Some of the puzzles in the game are also pretty unique, like how when you leave in the taxi you need to find out the address of the original train station. That being said, it is possible to brute force by just clicking every possible option which would probably take an…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Let me start of by saying that this is not a bad game, it's a decent puzzle game. I think it's unique and interesting and I like looking up actual real life information to use in game. But as much as I want to like this game, I can't. There is too much that doens't really work for me personally. First, the using of an outside browser. Now, I do like that you actually have to look up things, however that wasn't clear for me and so I was stuck until I watched a tutorial. If there had been…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun short game that also involves sending and receiving messages in your real email box. The game puts you in the shoes of a journalist set to make his big break. After getting a letter from an unknown person offering to divulge secrets about the latest technology that has the potential to transform the world, you plan to meet at a railway station. However, once there, the person does not appear. Your mission is to figure out what happened and obtain the information. This is accomplished by…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I joined #playgama 's "Trust No One" game jam ! Here's my progress on the game so far: #indiedev #gamedev #pixelart #gamemaker
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a novel idea to solve the puzzle via google and email, but I'd love some hints or tutorials beforehand. I had to figure it out by watching a walkthrough video. I spent 10 mins trying to solve the puzzle, only to find out that I just need to google “star war famous phrase" I was really discouraged. All I want to say is that I regret buying this game. Please play the demo or watch some walkthrough first so you don't make the same mistake I did.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trust No One jam on @itch.io crafting a mind awakening game that controls players' thoughts. Let the conspiracy begin! #gamedev #indiedev #mindcontrol #playgama #godot
neutral · AI labelView post →I genuinely enjoyed the whole idea of this game! It was super creative blending actual research and cracking codes and whatnot. But i feel like i shouldn't have to rely on a guide to get myself to finish a game. Maybe if the game were *slightly* clearer I would give it another chance. If you made another game like this I would try it. But this one was just alright. Keep going and I know your games will become even better than the last.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wash - My entry for Brackeys Game Jam 2026.2! Theme: Trust No One Play an incremental game about bringing color back to a town. It's probably the cutest little game of betrayal there is. #godot #indiedev #BrackeysGameJam
neutral · AI labelView post →9/10 - My brain hurts Price: 9/10 - It is a short game, but I would say it is priced fairly. Story 8/10 - Honestly a pretty immersive story considering the length Puzzles 6/10 - The puzzles were enjoyable, but I felt like some were way too easy (and even spoiled in the trailer), and then of course the one puzzle that I just couldn't wrap my head around and gave up solving after 2,5 hours. Interface: 9/10 - Some hickups here and there but nothing that ruined the experience. The game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →9 more days 2 rate the #indiegames from @brackeys.com's #Brackey'sGameJam2026.2! I am happy to be in TWO of them! 1st is @ranarh.bsky.social's We Trust No One, a memory game where you have to sneak around a facility prepared 2 show your credentials @ a moment's notice! ranarh.itch.io/wetrustnoone
neutral · AI labelView post →The Trust No One Game Jam is officially over — and it was amazing! You delivered creativity, chaos, and conspiracies in the best way possible. Huge thanks to everyone who joined! 🙌 🏆 The results are in — check out the winners here: itch.io/jam/trust-no... #gamejam #indiedev #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →I recently finished a game for the Brackeys 2026.2 Game Jam! The theme was Trust No One, so the game based around running a pawn shop where prospective sellers will offer their wares, with some being more valuable than others... moonbreadgames.itch.io/pawn-scum
neutral · AI labelView post →Im still giggling like a lunatic! "Im gonna tell them their gacha pool will be boosted then watch the light drain when they find its a lie!!!" Anyone who has played a Hoyo game or FGO or Crash Fever has had that light sucked out LONG LONG AGO sister!! Trust!! NO ONE WILL BELIEVE YOU!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
neutral · AI labelView post →Guess even a game can kill you? Nothing is safe! TRUST NO ONE :D www.twitch.tv/sofeiravt
neutral · AI labelView post →Honestly, such a great game. The price is very good in respect to it's length and quality, I loved how interactive the game is like sending emails, searching for addresses and information. It really actually let's you "think outside of the box", you have to think and analyze hard in order to solve the puzzles. Definitely recommend buying the game! Another awesome project from Triomatica and looking forward for even more stuff! <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My response to the Brackeys 2026.2 Game Jam theme, Trust No One, was inspired by the increase in recruitment scams on platforms like LinkedIn. A short, job-hunting simulator made using Twine. Will you successful nab a job or just end up with a headache? rachel-kneller.itch.io/looking-for-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Paranoia: Powers That Be - Trust No One is Available in Print and PDF - @mongoosepublishing.bsky.social #Paranoia #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/pa...
neutral · AI labelView post →Wish I didn't buy this
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Better not watch the trailer! The puzzles were charming but the trailer is showing a bit too much for my taste. For the last steps, I used a playthrough. Not because I didn't know what to do but for internet safety. Trust No One, indeed. Still, a lovely game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's definetely not a bad game, and the puzzles are very unique. But they're also not very fun. This guy has to be the worst whistleblower ever, ain't nothing getting report out of Kiev from this guy. The twist ending is that the guy you're chasing is actually just a front to promote mid-night taxi services
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game! I wish it didnt end so quickly :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A developer from a previous game jam reached out to see if I could add some music to his Brackeys Game Jam 2026.2 entry "Trust No One". I managed to find some time to make a moody little piece: soundcloud.com/polymonic/tr... You can play the game here: local_minimum.itch.io/trust-no-one #gamejam
neutral · AI labelView post →So, saw the news this morning about two more data breaches, one of them a hardware shipper for Valve. These breaches seem so commonplace now a days, and with AI going rogue from their test environments, it's going to be a shiteshow before long. Maybe it's time to simply stop collecting PII beyond contact info and shipping address? People can't get hurt if hackers don't have data to hurt them with right? When it comes to digital info, nothing is safe anymore. Maybe the only 'winning move is not…
neutral · AI labelView post →Unfortunately I must agree with the other negative reviews here. The puzzles aren't solveable (maybe except if you are a real genius) and you do need to use your real email provider and even opening a website for solving this game. Also I didn't like both endings very much and the walkthrough of this whole game's just 11 minutes long! My apologies, for sure it was an interesting idea and a lot of effort, but I can't honestly recommend it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hands down the worst designed puzzle game I've ever played. Horrible usage of ARG, absolutely no difficulty to it besides for figuring out the fact that it's even an ARG in the first place. Wouldn't recommend to anyone, this is an absolute nightmare of a game and one of the very few I'd give a 1/10, because I've never played something so poorly designed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Listen, I unironically love games were i have to do research outside the game to solve puzzles so I did really enjoy this. It's short and sweet but I do wish there was more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →iOS Weekly game deals post - Dredge, Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition, Boxville, Trust No One, XP Soccer, Dungeons of Dreadrock 2, Scratch Away!, Shoot'n'Shell, Swim Out, and more games at discounted prices
neutral · AI labelView post →Short but worthwile. Love immersive games like that. Really well done!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Did you miss Paranoia: Powers That Be - Trust No One is Available in Print and PDF? - @mongoosepublishing.bsky.social #Paranoia #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/pa...
neutral · AI labelView post →"Trust No One But Yourself" Art for the Marvel Crisis Protocol game #kang #avengers
neutral · AI labelView post →Interesting puzzle game but some of the puzzles really "reach" for what would be considered logical. The game also does not let the player know that they actually need to access websites (which for some reason kept failing to connect for me). The phone puzzle that connects the mirror and the lockers simply felt esoteric. If the game had a bit more hints, it would be more fair. Using a walkthrough sparingly kept the game fun, although it shouldn't be necessary.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is amazing, a great way of puzzling. I love the simple art style, made things pop out so you knew where to go. Thanks to the reviews I knew to use email and web browser, because of that I solved the problems in no time. i thought it was smart, but there should be some clearer clue that it needs to be done outside the game. Took me 40 minutes, where 10 minutes were where I rushed through the game for one achievement.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Terrible game. Had no idea how they got the computer codes or how they figured out where to go in the taxi. Waste of my time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i rate this gaem 6-3 out of 1-6 9-4 very good gaem would be 3-3 3-7 out of 1-6 9-4 if not for the fact that if someone turn page the cypher work no more and evil AI stay in cyber jail - maybe a little bit of a plot hole really really nice keep making gaems with hidden achievemnets and hidden hidden achievemnets nice nice
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ARC Raiders isn’t just an extraction shooter—it’s a wild social experiment where trust is scarce, alliances are fragile, and every raid tests your gut and your game. Outwit, outplay, outlast... but who can you really trust? #TrustNoOne #GamingChaos https://gamerant.com/arc-raiders-social-experiment-pvp/
neutral · AI labelView post →Either i am bad at puzzles (Which i am at times) or the second puzzle is literally impossible (also possible) i couldn't figure out the second hint. I don't recommend unless you are very smart. but since i didnt play much i give it a neutral 5/10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You will either LOVE it or HATE it. For such a low price, it's word the risk. JUST REMEMBER THIS: MOST OF THE GAME HAPPENS ONLINE (OUTSIDE THE GAME)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The demo was great. Can't wait to play the full game :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trust is an exploit waiting to happen. Paranoia is an update that never fails. #TrustNoOne #ParanoiaByDesign #DeadSwitch #SecurityMindset
neutral · AI labelView post →Not easy but still very interesting to play. The approach to the riddles is definetly unique. Wish the game was longer :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun idea, just EXTREMELY short and yet bloated. Hardly any of the puzzles are clear. I actually like the fact you have to go to a real life website and email someone for answers but it should have been clear at the start that was required. It is cheap but I don't feel satisfied after playing. Feels like a demo for a bigger game. And again, the idea is cool with the real world integration, just be upfront about that and make the puzzles intuitive.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For like $2 its an ok game. I initially found it on the switch for like $5, so I'd recommend buying it on steam instead if you really want to play it. Its very short. I beat the game and unlocked all achievements in 37 minutes. I feel like it could've been more, especially with the company and AI part of the plot, because once you find out about the AI, its practically 2 clicks and the game is done. To avoid any confusion for those who do want to play the game, you do have to use your phone,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's realy fun ( i had to cheat the whole game)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed this game! I wish it was longer but hopefully there will be more games to come. You had to do some real world (online) sleuthing and the puzzles were decently difficult. It's worth a play through, imho
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If all the tools needed to complete the game where actually in the game then I would have said it’s an ok little game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This really hits the mark for me right now. Thank you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Way too short. Good ideas, but a very very short game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good value dark atmospheric police state point + click world to explore
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am too dumb for this game, cool puzzles tho
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty fun little game that utilises searching the internet, sending emails etc to progress. It's really cool when it clicks, but some of the puzzle answers are wildly difficult! A solid game to play with some friends as you'll definitely need the help!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the concept of visiting real websites and sending real mails, but the game needs more explicit information about how to find clues. There are a lot of players who don't watch trailers, like me ;)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it was fun and different then any other point and click game i have played
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