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The Lost Dachshund

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Your granddaughter is coming over on the ferry from the mainland. You have promised her a puppy for her birthday– a dachshund named “Peanut”. But Peanut has escaped her pen and is free on the island. You must traverse the island and rescue the mischievous puppy, before your granddaughter arrives.

What works

  • Charming and emotional story
  • Beautiful visuals and music
  • Accessible and relaxing gameplay
  • Free to play
  • High quality voice acting

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short playtime
  • Limited puzzle complexity
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Minimal replay value
  • Lack of customization or creative freedom

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • What Never Was

  • Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats

  • Old Man's Journey

  • La Rana

  • The Last Dream: Developer's Edition

  • Marie's Room

Less intimate

Games that feels like The Lost Dachshund but with less focus on close relationships

  • Left in the Dark: No One on Board

  • Lake Ridden

  • Jolly Rover

  • New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition

  • Scorch

  • New York Mysteries: High Voltage Collector's Edition

More continuation-driven

Games that feels like The Lost Dachshund but with an even stronger pull to keep playing

  • Farewell North

  • FoxTail

  • Ether One

  • Poco

  • Night Reverie: Prologue

  • Port of Call

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The Lost Dachshund: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Creativity, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026