Game: Lost Little Things
Genre: Puzzle, Adventure, Other, Arcade
System: Nintendo Switch (Also on Steam (Windows) and PS5)
Developer | Publisher: Odd Grape Studio, AGE Zero | AGE Zero
Age Rating: US Everyone | EU 3+
Price: US $7.99 | UK £6.99 | EU € 7,99
Release Date: July 3rd, 2026
Review code used, with many thanks to AGE Zero.
Lost Little Things has found its way onto the Nintendo Switch, following its release on Steam and PlayStation back in May.
Will I find a little happiness in this hidden object game, or will it be a lost cause?
A Fox and a Cat
Built around a tale of self-discovery, Lost Little Things is a hidden object game. It starts at the Forgotten Shrine, where our protagonist, Kitsune, hears a noise and finds a cat-like figure outside her abode. In addition to chapter summaries, the narrative unfolds through dialogue and the storyboard recaps.
The cat-like creature introduces himself as Nyaneko-sensei, a powerful deity. Unfortunately, his powers are significantly limited as he dropped and shattered his magical necklace. Kitsune, who is herself a fox spirit, reluctantly agrees to help search for the beads, and so the hunt for Lost Little Things begins.
Lost in Little Whimsical Worlds
There are eight fantastical regions to explore in Lost Little Things, ranging from coral islands to mountain springs, from mushroom-filled marshes to water gardens. With over 130 items to find in total, each area contains one to three main missions, meaning you are looking for a manageable 8 to 10 items in one go. Each whimsical location is filled with colourful items, sparkly lights and diverse creatures, many with an interactive aspect. It was great fun just to click on the creatures to hear a meow or a croak, or to see them move as they woke from their slumber. I especially liked turning the lanterns off, as the surrounding light reduced, and another nice touch is how clouds start to cover the land the further you zoom out.
The icons showing the required items are a little small, especially in handheld mode, but I didn’t struggle with understanding what I was looking for. Most of the items are unique, with just a few occasions where there are different colourways, especially towards the later levels. Once found, the object changes or disappears from the main scene.
As well as the main missions, each level has several side tasks, over 40 in total. This could be seeking out a single thing or a group of similar objects. One aspect of Lost Little Things I really appreciate is that for groups, items either disappear or get highlighted with a yellow circle, so you know you’ve already found them.
Some of the side tasks require finding specific characters, highlighted with a question mark. These characters unlock an “encounter”, a bonus hidden object challenge, set in a smaller scene based on their original location. Although they don’t take long to complete, it’s great to have an extra eleven challenges.
Help! I’m Lost in Lost Little Things
For those of us who enjoy searching for hidden objects but don’t want to be stuck for hours searching for that last elusive item, Lost Little Things has a hint system for the main missions and encounters (unfortunately, not for the side tasks). However, before you can use the help, you need to find Nyaneko-sensei within the scene.
Once found, Nyaneko-sensei stands tall in the bottom right corner of the screen, ready to assist. Calling on his powers expands the map and highlights a search area. Zooming back in, you’ll spot the required object straight away. There is a short cooldown period before Nyaneko-sensei is ready to help again.
Controls and Options in Lost Little Things
Instruction cards show how to play Lost Little Things, with the button prompts visible on screen throughout the game. The gameplay is smooth in docked and handheld modes, although the text size of the notebook (detailing the side quests) is too small to comfortably read on a Switch Lite screen.
Lost Little Things saves progress automatically, and I didn’t encounter any data loss.
However, one minor point of confusion is that sometimes objects in the main scene have a different orientation from the corresponding clue icon. In total, I spent a leisurely six hours completing the eight areas and eleven bonus “encounter” levels.
Conclusion
Lost Little Things is a wonderful addition to the hidden object genre. Whilst it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, the story-based format works well and adds more meaning to your searches. The colourful, whimsical scenes are a delight to explore and make it an easy recommendation if you want to lose yourself in a cosy, puzzling adventure.
Final Verdict: I Like it a Lot 
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