StudioLit
StudioLit
A small studio making things worth spending a little time with.
About
Studiolit is Mary Kirkham, working alone. Right now that means Little Cauldron Cafe, a cozy Halloween potion brewing game out on 8 October, and a small colour puzzle called SortOf.
Love what
you do
Cozy. Spooky. Nothing to lose.
Twelve rooms, 181 potions, and a ghost called Boo who does not mind how long you have been gone. No timers, no fail states, nothing you can lose. Out 8 October.
Soft.
Sorted.
Satisfying.
SortOf
A calm colour puzzle for when you want your brain gently occupied, not stressed out. No timers, no pressure — just colours, and a little time to unwind.
© 2026 Mary Kirkham
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14th September 2026Sort Of and Little Cauldron Cafe ("the app") are developed by Mary Kirkham ("we", "us"). This policy covers both, and any app we release in future. It explains what happens with your information when you use them.Data we collectThe app does not require an account, a login, or any personal information to play. The app does not collect, store, or share any personal data.The app does not include analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking tools of any kind.Data collected by app storesApple and Google may collect standard technical data (such as device type, crashes, or download statistics) as part of operating the App Store and Google Play. This data is handled under Apple's and Google's own privacy policies, not ours, and is outside our control.PurchasesWhere an app is paid for, or offers anything to buy, the transaction is handled entirely by Apple under Apple's own terms. We never see or store your payment details. Little Cauldron Cafe is a one off purchase, with no in app purchases and no subscription.Children's privacyThe app does not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone, including children. Because the app collects no personal data at all, this applies regardless of a user's age.Changes to this policyIf this policy changes in the future (for example, if we add optional features that involve data collection), we will update this page and revise the "last updated" date above.ContactIf you have any questions about this policy, contact us at:[email protected]
Support
Little Cauldron CafeA cozy potion cafe with no timers, no fail states and no way to lose. Twelve rooms, a cauldron in each, and one hundred and eighty one potions to find.Is there any way to lose, or to get a drink wrong?No. Every combination produces something, every result goes into your recipe journal, and nothing is timed or scored. That is the whole design.Do I need an account or an internet connection?Neither. The game is entirely offline and your progress lives on your device.Are there ads or in app purchases?No. You pay once and that is the end of it. Coins are earned by brewing and spent in the shop, and they cannot be bought with real money.I have changed phone. Can I move my progress?
Your save lives on your device. If you restore your new phone from an iCloud or encrypted backup of the old one, it comes across with everything else.Something is broken.Please email and say what happened, with your device and iOS version. Fixes go out in updates and they are free.SortOfSort Of is a calm, no-pressure colour puzzle. Drag colours into order, mix them when you need a shade that doesn't exist yet, and take as long as you like — there's no timer and no way to lose.Frequently asked questionsHow do I play?
Drag tiles to reorder them into the correct colour sequence. If a puzzle needs a shade you don't have, drag two tiles together to mix them into a new one.Is there a timer or a way to lose?
No — Sort Of has no timer and no fail state. Play at your own pace, for as long or as little as you like.I found a bug, or something crashed?
Please email us below with a quick description of what happened and what device you're using — that's genuinely the most helpful thing you can send.Will there be more features?
We're always thinking about what to add next. If there's something you'd love to see, let us know at the email below.ContactFor support, bug reports, or feedback: [email protected]
Little Cauldron Cafe
A cozy Halloween potion brewing game, out 8 October
Features
Nothing can go wrong. No timers, no fail states, no wrong ingredients
Twelve rooms, each with its own palette, ingredients and cauldron
181 potions to discover, all recorded in an illustrated journal
Boo, the resident ghost, with a wardrobe of things to wear
A cabin you arrange yourself, piece by piece
Four ambient tracks the player mixes
Kawaii inspired throughout, soft plush shapes and warm texture
One payment. No adverts, no in app purchases, no subscriptions, no daily login
| Title | Developer | Platform | Release | Price | Monetisation | Potions | Rooms | Ingredients | Territories | Language | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cauldron Cafe | Studiolit, Mary Kirkham, solo | iOS, iPhone | Thursday 8 October 2026 | £4.99, one payment | None. No adverts, no in app purchases, no subscription | 181 | 12, plus My Cabin | 42 | All countries | English | [email protected] |
Coverage
LadiesGamers — Little Cauldron Cafe in the AppStore, 24 September 2026
Accessibility
No time pressure, no reaction requirement and no fail state, which makes it playable by people who find most mobile games hostile. VoiceOver labels and hints throughout the brewing controls, the journal and the wardrobe. Reduce Motion is honoured in the cauldron animation, the potion reveal and the favourite toggle.
The Studio
Studiolit is Mary Kirkham, working alone. Little Cauldron Cafe is her second game.
The Studio
Press contact: [email protected]All images and video on this page may be used freely in coverage of Little Cauldron Cafe. No permission needed. If you would like something specific, such as a particular room or a screenshot at a size that is not here, email and I will make it.