The Lost Dachshund

The Lost Dachshund

Fiddlepoke Games · May 17, 2022 · Adventure, Dogs, Puzzle, Point & Click, Exploration

The Lost Dachshund is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Overwhelmingly Positive97% · 770
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The Lost Dachshund price

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About The Lost Dachshund

About this game

The Lost Dachshund is a quick, relaxing point and click Adventure game where the player must find Peanut, a dachshund puppy who is running amok on peaceful Waldi Island, before the ferry arrives carrying your granddaughter. Meant for casual gamers of all ages who are looking for a small, bite-sized game that can be completed in under an hour.

The Lost Dachshund features include:

Find items and clues to help solve puzzles that will help you locate Peanut before she gets herself into any more trouble.

Photo Surreal locations crafted in Unreal Engine convey a relaxing walk around a quiet island with simple tasks and objectives.

Original music score composed by Andres Ciambotti sets the tranquil tone and creates an idyllic atmosphere.

Professional voice narration and character work for friendly Postman Pete, who is always around to lend a helping hand.

Easy going and accessible gameplay for players of any age looking for a quick and simple diversion.

No ads, no paywalls, no in-game purchases. The Lost Dachshund is a 100% free game meant to be shared and enjoyed by animal lovers and casual adventure game fans.

Created by an all volunteer group of artists and programmers (and dachshund lovers) in 90 days as a group Discord project.

The Lost Dachshund — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise this charming point-and-click adventure game for its cute aesthetic, retro appeal, and enjoyable puzzle-solving experience that fans of the genre will appreciate. The main criticism is that it's quite short, with most players completing it in 20-30 minutes, though most feel it's still worth the price despite the brief playtime.

Recommended Aug 28, 2026
silly little point and click game. very short but loved it. charming.
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Recommended Sep 15, 2026
Very, very short point and click game that's very straight forward and doesn't feel confusing. Easily family friendly for all ages - even kids starting out on gaming could easily play this and likely have fun. 0% Generative Ai and just pure whimsical fun. Pros: • Very simple but satisfying • Easy to beat (took me about 15min) • Sorta feels like a warm hug of nostalgia-like kids show's episode of some sort - if you've played it you'll understand what I mean hopefully • NO GENERATIVE AI SLOP - WE LOVE TO SEE IT!! Cons: • A bit [i]too[/i] easy for me, but that doesn't make the game bad or anything - I'm just used to harder point and click games • The colors on the [spoiler]wind chime vs the actual puzzle at the end are a little confusing at first, but it's not a huge deal and it makes sense quick enough.[/spoiler] • I wish it was a bit longer Overall this is darling and the devs should all be proud of themselves for making such a cute little game, especially in only 90 days. I hope to see more games like this, but with longer lengths, in the future! ♥ 7/10
Recommended Sep 11, 2026
With a sweet story, beautiful scenery, neat little puzzles, and the cutest puppy ever, this was a pleasant surprise! I'm happy to have stumbled across it on Steam and I'm glad I took the time to play it. :) I have two very small negatives, but I assume they don't impact gameplay for most folks. 1. Pleeease let me read the letters longer! I play without sound and missed the last third of every letter. 2. No spoilers, but there's a specific part that's like a personal attack on my motion sickness, lol. Thanks to everyone who worked on this game; great job!
Recommended Sep 11, 2026
I would die for peanut. Play this game.
Recommended Aug 28, 2026
amazing art style
Recommended Aug 13, 2026
Very simple and short, but nicely done for what it is. It has a cute puppy, so that's a plus.

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