# Dinkum

> Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.

## Game facts

- Developer: James Bendon
- Publisher: KRAFTON, Inc.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Apr 23, 2025
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, casual, RPG, Simulation, LifeSim, CityBuilder, FarmingSim
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062520/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Italian (Italy), German (Germany), Russian (Russia), Japanese (Japan), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Türkiye), Brazilian Portuguese, Korean (South Korea); Subtitles: American English, Italian (Italy), German (Germany), Russian (Russia), Japanese (Japan), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Türkiye), Brazilian Portuguese, Korean (South Korea) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/dinkum)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- A wide variety of activities are available, including farming, hunting, mining, fishing, gathering, driving vehicles, and building a town.
- The distinctive atmosphere inspired by the Australian Outback and the appeal of 3D sandbox town building are major strengths.
- It is highly addictive, encourages long play sessions, and is enjoyable alone or with family.

### Weaknesses

- Town construction, facility relocation, and terrain cleanup take excessively long, making freeform decorating burdensome.
- Automation features are lacking, requiring players to perform some tasks manually and repeatedly.
- In co-op, story progression and structure-building requirements are tied between players, making the cooperative experience inconvenient.

## Links

- [Dinkum on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3549)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3549/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T01:32:37.452Z