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Help university student Mary solve everyday mix-ups by exploring scenes, connecting clues, and filling in missing details.
Released 09 Sep 2025
Fill In Missing Details
Decode Animal Speech
Match Faces to Names
Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. This game is not about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one case at a time.
Developed by Posh Cat Studios · Published by Amplified Games
You follow Mary through her first year at university, where small snags and misunderstandings—from campus plans to social events—become cases to sort out. The focus is on ordinary life rather than high-stakes crime.
Explore illustrated scenes and inspect their details to gather names, words, dates, and other clues. Then use what you find to complete journal entries describing who did what and what happened.
The game contains ten cases, with some adding distinct tasks such as interpreting animal speech, matching people to photos, or completing a family tree. You can take notes, use hints that flag mistakes, and look for a hidden cupcake sticker in each case.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its warm, low-stakes take on detective puzzles, cute presentation, and varied case activities. Some find the clues and later cases satisfyingly challenging, while others describe the puzzle format as more reading and remembering than deduction. Recurring criticisms include entering familiar characters’ names repeatedly, a thin or unengaging story, and the short overall length.
You've overslept, missing the first lecture of the day! Your class assignment is due, but what time were you supposed to meet your study group again? These are everyday little problems that require some problem-solving, minor sleuthing, and resolution!
Little Problems is a refreshing departure from the typical narrative of grandiose conflicts and complex villainy. It invites players to delve into a world where detective work is about connecting with friends, understanding the small yet significant issues of daily life, and finding joy in the simplicity of resolution. This game isn't about saving the world; it's about enriching it, one little problem at a time.
This charming title, challenges players to solve mysteries around minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems.
Key Features:
Cute, hand-drawn art by an Indonesian illustrator, Melinda.
Solve Life’s Little Problems: Help Mary through life’s little challenges, small in scale, big in charm.
Handcrafted Puzzles: Each level is a unique scenario, lovingly designed to be clever, approachable and satisfying.
10 Distinct Cases: Each case presents a different scenario with its own set of puzzles and surprises.
Helpful Hints When You Need Them: If you get stuck, you can see where mistakes are, keeping the challenge fun, not frustrating.
Easy to Pick Up, Hard to Put Down: Simple mechanics that grow into playful twists and surprising solutions.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 24 |
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| Controller required | No |
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