Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game

Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game

Released Sep 2025

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.

90% positive · 601 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Little Problems launched on September 9, 2025 as a complete, self-contained game featuring 10 distinct cases. The store description presents it as a finished product with no mention of planned expansions, additional cases, or future content. Following launch, the developer issued two small bug-fix patches (on September 10 and September 16, 2025) to address compatibility and progression issues — routine post-launch polish with no indication of further content additions. There has been no developer communication of any kind since September 16, 2025, and no DLC or additional content has been announced or listed on the store. The game appears to have shipped as a complete experience, and the developer has not signaled any plans to expand it.
Evidence
Little Problems launched with its full set of 10 cozy detective cases on September 9, 2025.
news post · Sep 9, 2025 source content shipped
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Store description advertises '10 Distinct Cases' as the complete content offering, with no mention of post-launch content, DLC, or expansions.
description · Sep 9, 2025 source content shipped
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Media

Details

Publisher
Amplified Games
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

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.

Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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