The Lost Dachshund
Released May 2022
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.
97% positive · 771 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
The Lost Dachshund is a free, self-contained point-and-click adventure game that was created by an all-volunteer group in 90 days as a Discord project. The store description explicitly states "No ads, no paywalls, no in-game purchases" and describes it as a "bite-sized game that can be completed in under an hour." There are no DLC listings, no post-launch updates, no developer news posts signaling future content, and no roadmap or announcements of any kind. The game launched on May 17, 2022 as a complete, finished product by design — it was built as a small, one-time release, not as a platform for ongoing development. No further content was ever announced or implied.
Evidence
Game explicitly described as a free, bite-sized experience with no ads, no paywalls, and no in-game purchases, created by volunteers in 90 days as a one-time Discord project.
Short description frames the game as a single self-contained scenario with a clear beginning and end — rescuing a puppy before a ferry arrives.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Fiddlepoke Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
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 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.
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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