Overview

Trust Me, It Binds is a casual strategy and simulation game that drops you into the role of a drug-design startup founder. The twist?

Your success depends less on actual efficacy and more on making molecules look impressive enough to secure funding. Developed by Membrizard, AzatDavliatshin, and Pumpkinya, and published by Membrizard, this title launched on Steam on November 5, 2026.

It supports English and Russian, and it's designed for single-player sessions with Steam Achievements and custom volume controls.

Highlights

  • AI-Generated Starting Molecules: Every run begins with a real, drug-like molecule generated by an AI model that runs locally on your device. No cloud dependency—just your machine and a bit of chemical luck.
  • Deckbuilding with Real Chemistry: You build a deck of reaction cards that perform actual chemical modifications—changing atoms, swapping fragments, and altering structures. The chemistry is grounded in reality, even if the valuations aren't.
  • Roguelike Runs with Questionable Superstitions: As you progress, you stack increasingly dubious superstitions and beliefs that affect your molecule's numbers. It's a roguelike loop where each run offers new cards, new modifiers, and new ways to inflate your creation's perceived value.

Who It's For

If you enjoy deckbuilders like Slay the Spire but have a soft spot for science, or if you've ever wondered what it's like to pitch a half-baked drug idea to skeptical investors, this game is for you. It's also a great pick for fans of idle/incremental mechanics, since the core loop is about making numbers go up—just with a chemical twist.

The casual pacing and local AI generation make it easy to jump in for a quick run or sink an evening into optimizing your next molecule.

Game Info

  • Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
  • Developer: Membrizard, AzatDavliatshin, Pumpkinya
  • Publisher: Membrizard
  • Release Date: November 5, 2026
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Languages: English, Russian
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Playable at Your Own Pace

Trust Me, It Binds is a clever blend of real science and satirical startup culture. It's not about curing diseases—it's about convincing people you might.

And honestly, that's a refreshingly honest premise for a simulation game.