Amplified Games Ltd and Posh Cat Studio are pleased to announce that Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game will launch on Steam on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Players interested in finding out more before the game’s release can view the new trailer here.
Little Problems is the debut release from a small, passionate, female-led Indonesian developer, Posh Cat Studio. Having always been a fan of the detective genre in comics, games, movies - and with an interest in Lovecraft and horror - Posh Cat started work on an investigative murder mystery game. However they quickly realised spending months or even years immersed in crime and horror content might be harmful to their mental health.
Melisa, Lead Developer and Founder at Posh Cat Studio, said: “We turned to cozy games and cute pictures to escape the blood and gore. Little Problems was born out of a love for wholesome, safe and approachable content but still with a passion for investigation and detection.”
“Little Problems focuses on solving mysteries based on life’s minor inconveniences and everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. In Little Problems, detective work is about connecting with friends, understanding the small yet significant issues of daily life and finding joy in the simplicity of resolution. It’s not about saving the world, it’s about enriching it, one little problem at a time.”
In Little Problems players work through the ‘little problems’ in the life of Mary, a university freshman student. Mary oversleeps, missing the first lecture of the day. Their class assignment is due, but they've forgotten where to meet their study group! These are a few examples of everyday little problems that require some problem-solving, minor sleuthing, and resolution.
Little Problems is the debut release from a small, passionate, female-led Indonesian developer, Posh Cat Studio. Having always been a fan of the detective genre in comics, games, movies - and with an interest in Lovecraft and horror - Posh Cat started work on an investigative murder mystery game. However they quickly realised spending months or even years immersed in crime and horror content might be harmful to their mental health.
Melisa, Lead Developer and Founder at Posh Cat Studio, said: “We turned to cozy games and cute pictures to escape the blood and gore. Little Problems was born out of a love for wholesome, safe and approachable content but still with a passion for investigation and detection.”
“Little Problems focuses on solving mysteries based on life’s minor inconveniences and everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems. In Little Problems, detective work is about connecting with friends, understanding the small yet significant issues of daily life and finding joy in the simplicity of resolution. It’s not about saving the world, it’s about enriching it, one little problem at a time.”
In Little Problems players work through the ‘little problems’ in the life of Mary, a university freshman student. Mary oversleeps, missing the first lecture of the day. Their class assignment is due, but they've forgotten where to meet their study group! These are a few examples of everyday little problems that require some problem-solving, minor sleuthing, and resolution.
Further Information
Look out for more information on X, TikTok and Bluesky. The game is published by Amplified Games Ltd. This is their second game following the launch of Polterguys earlier this year.
- Wishlist Little Problems now on Steam
- Watch the trailer here
- Little Problems launches on Tuesday, 9 September 2025
- Keys are available for review - contact info@noisycommunications.com
- Available: Worldwide
- Languages: English and Simplified Chinese
Look out for more information on X, TikTok and Bluesky. The game is published by Amplified Games Ltd. This is their second game following the launch of Polterguys earlier this year.
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Notes to Editors
About Amplified Games Ltd
Amplified Games, a new publishing label dedicated to supporting indie game developers, is officially launching with a mission to amplify great games and the passionate teams behind them. Founded by experienced industry professional Samantha Ebelthite, whose career includes leadership roles at Electronic Arts and Outright Games, Amplified Games is built on a foundation of fairness, collaboration, and a deep love for the gaming community.
"I’ve loved working in the video games industry for years, and I’ve always been passionate about helping great games find their audience. Indie developers are at the heart of creativity in gaming, and at Amplified Games, we want to give them the support they need to thrive. I’m especially excited to be working with the talented team at Posh Cat Studio who have created a wonderful cozy detective game everyone will love to play." - Samantha Ebelthite, Founder of Amplified Games.
About Posh Cat Studio
Posh Cat Studio is a small developer based in Shanghai. The studio is currently working on their first title Little Problems - A Cozy Detective Game, where you solve mysteries around minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems.
Notes to Editors
About Amplified Games Ltd
Amplified Games, a new publishing label dedicated to supporting indie game developers, is officially launching with a mission to amplify great games and the passionate teams behind them. Founded by experienced industry professional Samantha Ebelthite, whose career includes leadership roles at Electronic Arts and Outright Games, Amplified Games is built on a foundation of fairness, collaboration, and a deep love for the gaming community.
"I’ve loved working in the video games industry for years, and I’ve always been passionate about helping great games find their audience. Indie developers are at the heart of creativity in gaming, and at Amplified Games, we want to give them the support they need to thrive. I’m especially excited to be working with the talented team at Posh Cat Studio who have created a wonderful cozy detective game everyone will love to play." - Samantha Ebelthite, Founder of Amplified Games.
About Posh Cat Studio
Posh Cat Studio is a small developer based in Shanghai. The studio is currently working on their first title Little Problems - A Cozy Detective Game, where you solve mysteries around minor inconveniences, everyday misunderstandings, and of course, little problems.