Lost and Found Co. is akin to a digital Where’s Wally, but instead of scanning for stripe-wearing weirdos, you’re hunting down cute, hand-drawn animated objects. More than that, though, it tells the story of the Dragon Goddess Mei Long, who’s trying to save her shrine — and herself — from being forgotten.
How does she do this, you ask? Why, by becoming the new goddess of lost things!
Found Faith — Restoring Hope, One Lost Object at a Time
You play as Ducky, a duck-turned-human intern roped in by Mei to help track down lost items for the residents of Plumville. Each item you recover boosts Mei’s popularity, restores people’s faith in her, and helps prevent her shrine from being demolished by the villainous Zorro and Ok Corp.
There are 10 chapters in Lost and Found Co., but progression isn’t strictly linear. Requests from Plumville residents pop up along the way, and completing these unlocks new chapters. Requests come with different difficulty ratings too, so you can pick your poison.
Each level also includes optional objectives, which I found added a nice bit of variety. They gave me a reason to linger longer in each scene rather than simply rushing through the main objectives.
Hidden throughout the levels are mischievous black-and-white blobs called Juju. If an item looks oddly colourless and moves a little strangely, it’s probably Juju. Clicking on them provides hints that help you track down level objectives. Sadly, these hints don’t work for optional objectives — which I definitely would’ve appreciated, because some of them are very sneaky.
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Adorable Animations — Charming and Full of Detail
The art style of Lost and Found Co. is what initially drew me in. It’s charming, colourful, and packed with detail. At times I found myself blinking furiously, eyes watering while trying to spot tiny hidden objects among the chaos.
That attention to detail goes beyond visuals too. Almost every item in the environment reacts when clicked, and certain interactions even trigger story moments. It makes the world feel lively and interactive rather than just a static backdrop.
Short animated scenes appear between chapters, adding a bit more personality to the experience. They’re playful, funny, and occasionally absurd — giving the game the feel of a quirky interactive anime. There’s even an area you that can decorate with items, if you’re so inclined, which adds to the overall cosiness!
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I also spotted plenty of pop culture nods along the way. There are references to Jumanji, Edward Scissorhands, and Hayao Miyazaki, among others. Mei regaining faith from the town even gave me Kingdom Hearts vibes, where returning hearts restores characters.
Lost and Found — Worth Your Time?
The gameplay loop can occasionally slip into a bit of aimless clicking, especially when an item proves stubbornly elusive… A few times I genuinely questioned whether certain items existed at all! Thankfully, stepping away for a short break was usually enough to reset my eyes and jump back in.
I also encountered a couple of minor bugs during my playthrough, but nothing that stopped me from finishing the game.
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A debut title from Bit Egg Inc., Lost and Found Co. does a solid job turning a simple hidden-object concept into something a bit more modern. Social media references, an in-game influencer, and a colourful cast of characters keep things feeling current and playful.
More importantly, Lost and Found Co. has the charm to keep you searching. Between its adorable hand-drawn art, playful animations, and lively interactive environments, Plumville feels bursting with personality. It’s an escape that’s easy to get lost in.
Quest Daily scores Lost and Found Co.
8/10
Lost and Found Co. is out now on PC via Steam. It retails for AUD $26.50.
Access to Lost and Found Co. was supplied to Quest Daily by the publisher for the purpose of this review.
