- Side quests in Lost and Found Co are optional requests that appear alongside the main story progression.
- Triggers matter: most optional requests unlock after major story beats, so revisit explored scenes often.
- Search systematically: sweep scenes left to right, then check interactive furniture and containers.
- Hidden tasks require examining unusual objects beyond the direct objective path.
- Rewards range from decorations for Ducky's room to progress toward optional achievements.
How Side Quests Work in Lost and Found Co
Lost and Found Co is a cozy hidden-object adventure where Ducky and Mei help the residents of Plumville recover lost items. While the main story pushes you from one customer request to the next, side quests are optional requests that sit outside the primary route. They appear while you explore scenes, talk to residents, and inspect interactable objects — and skipping them means missing collectibles, room decorations, and several achievements.
Side content falls into three broad categories:
| Type | Description | Missable? |
|---|---|---|
| Side Requests | Optional customer requests separate from the main progression | Usually revisitable, but check before advancing chapters |
| Additional Objectives | Secondary goals tied to exploration and item recovery | Potentially, if a required item is in a one-time scene |
| Hidden Tasks | Less visible interactions requiring extra exploration | Yes, easiest to miss during a direct playthrough |
Video Highlights (Launch Trailer):
- Introduces Ducky, Mei, and the magical Lost and Found Co. office
- Shows core hidden-object searching across Plumville locations
- Previews the cozy tone, puzzles, and room decoration loop
Some optional content is tied to specific scenes. After each major progression point, check nearby locations and interactable objects before moving to the next chapter — record the request trigger and destination so you do not lose track of it.
Side Quest Walkthrough: Step-by-Step Process
Every optional request in the game follows the same reliable loop. Use this process regardless of which Plumville resident is asking for help.
Review the Request
Open the optional request and read the full list of required objects. Separate mandatory items from optional discoveries so you can clear the scene efficiently. Note which items belong to the current scene and which may be hidden behind an interaction.
Locate the Trigger Scene
Identify where the request takes place. Side quests often activate after story beats, so if a location is not yet accessible, continue the main route and return later once the area unlocks.
Search Systematically
Sweep the scene from one side to the other, checking foreground and background layers. Inspect shelves, containers, corners, and partially covered objects. Match shape and silhouette rather than assuming expected locations.
Complete Interactions and Puzzles
When an item is not immediately visible, click furniture, open containers, and examine decorations. Some objects only appear after a scene interaction or a small puzzle is resolved — finish these before concluding the item is missing.
Hand In and Mark Complete
Return the requested items, confirm the reward, and mark the request complete. This avoids repeating already-finished tasks later and keeps your optional quest log clean.
High-contrast, large objects are the fastest finds. Clear those first, then work into cluttered corners where overlapping items hide. Save hints for the final stubborn object after you have searched independently.
Optional Content Categories and Tracking
The optional content in Lost and Found Co fits into trackable groups. Understanding what each category contains helps you plan a completion run without replaying entire scenes.
Side Requests
- Optional customer requests
- Triggered by exploration and story beats
- Rewards: story moments and items
- Track: trigger, destination, reward
Collectibles
- Juju discoveries
- Special items found during exploration
- Filterable by chapter and map
- Track completion per location
Hidden Interactions
- Secret environmental discoveries
- Often off the direct objective path
- Revisit areas after new progression
- Record location and reward
Use this reference table to keep your optional playthrough organized:
| Category | How It Triggers | Where to Check | Completion Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side Requests | Story beats, talking to residents | Request log and nearby locations | Confirm objective and reward resolved before marking done |
| Additional Objectives | Attached to exploration or recovery goals | Objective description panel | Verify required items are collected first |
| Hidden Tasks | Unusual objects and environmental interactions | Previously explored scenes | Revisit after each chapter unlock |
| Collectibles (Juju) | Found during scene searches | Chapter and map filters | Mark collected immediately to avoid duplicates |
Progression changes scenes. When a new chapter unlocks, walk back through earlier Plumville locations — new interactions and previously unreachable items frequently become available.
Side Quests and Achievement Progress
The game includes 29 Steam achievements, and a meaningful share of them connect to optional content rather than pure story progression. Planning your side quest work alongside the main route is the difference between a single clean playthrough and a long cleanup pass.
| Achievement Category | Condition | Missable? | Recommended Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main progression | Complete story sections and customer requests | No | Earned naturally through the main route |
| Scene completion | Finish searches and submit requested objects | Usually no | Complete each scene before advancing |
| Optional objectives | Locate optional hidden objects or extra goals | Potentially | Check the object list before leaving a scene |
| Completion goals | Full collection of story, search, and optional tasks | Depends | Chapter-by-chapter checklist, final cleanup at the end |
Run a chapter-by-chapter checklist. Before leaving any completed scene, review the object-location list and optional quest log. This habit catches nearly every missable achievement during a first playthrough.
Side Quest Completion Checklist:
- Read every optional request fully before searching the scene
- Sweep each scene systematically instead of clicking randomly
- Complete all interactions and puzzles before declaring an item missing
- Revisit explored areas after each major story beat
- Mark each request complete after its reward is confirmed
Common Side Quest Problems and Fixes
Even experienced hidden-object players hit walls. These are the issues that stall side quest progress most often, along with reliable fixes.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Request item not visible | Hidden behind an interaction | Click furniture, containers, and decorations to reveal it |
| Cannot trigger a side request | Story progression requirement not met | Continue the main route and return after the next beat |
| Puzzle blocking item recovery | Scene-specific puzzle unresolved | Solve the interaction first; the object appears afterward |
| Repeated searching with no result | Search pattern too narrow | Restart the sweep from the opposite side, focus on shape over location |
| Lost track of an active request | Trigger or destination not recorded | Recheck the request log and revisit recently unlocked scenes |
Do not burn hints early in a scene. Search independently first, use hints only for the final difficult object, and always recheck the scene after an interaction changes it — new items may have appeared.
FAQ
Q: Are side quests required to finish Lost and Found Co?
No. Side quests are optional requests that sit outside the main progression. You can complete the story without them, but skipping them means missing collectibles, room decorations, and several of the game's 29 achievements.
Q: Can side quests be missed permanently?
Most side requests can be revisited, but additional objectives and hidden tasks tied to specific scenes can be missed if you advance past them. The safe habit is to check nearby locations and interactable objects after every major story beat.
Q: What is the fastest way to find a stubborn side quest item?
Sweep the scene from left to right checking foreground and background layers, then complete every interactive element — furniture, containers, decorations. Match shape and silhouette rather than expected location, and use a hint only for the last item.
Q: Do side quests reward anything besides story content?
Yes. Optional content contributes to collectible finds such as Juju, unlocks decorations for Ducky's room, and feeds directly into optional-objective and completion achievements.