In the Steam game “Dinkum”, you build a new life on an island. The game is already very popular among players in Early Access.
Dinkum is a life and building simulator that places you in an area reminiscent of Australia. On an island, you start a new beginning, get to know the residents, and build your own home as well as an entire town.
The game is currently still in Early Access and is expected to maintain this status for at least another year.
Dinkum is created by a single developer named James Bendon. He has already worked on the game for 3 years before it was released in Early Access. On Steam, he writes: Although the game is already very playable, the developer wants to add some elements until it feels “complete.”
The game is playable on the Steam Deck, but requires some extra effort in terms of interaction or configuration.
What does the gameplay look like? Once you arrive on the island of Dinkum, you build a shelter that you gradually expand into a substantial farm. You can grow crops, keep livestock such as chickens, sheep, or cows, or even adopt a giant wombat as a pet.
In the process, you expand the place from a single tent to an entire town. Complete quests for visitors to the island so that they will stay. The happier the people are, the more your town will grow. With new people, more shops will also be added where you can buy specific goods such as tools or clothing.
Explore your surroundings and gather resources: go fishing or catch insects to expand the museum collection, procure food, or earn some pocket money.
But also be aware of the dangers of nature. Predators like crocodiles can attack you. However, you are not defenseless. You can attack animals with a spear or trap them with your traps.
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You can also customize your home as well as your character. Craft the furniture you want and create a cozy living space.
You can play the farming game both solo and in online co-op with other players. Invite your friends to your island and create a place according to your wishes together.
How do players rate Dinkum? On Steam, a total of 12,609 ratings are extremely positive for the farming simulator. A full 95% are good reviews (as of February 18, 2023, via Steam).
Many players find Dinkum to be a mix of various other titles where you also build your own home. Especially, Animal Crossing is often mentioned as a comparison:
- DittolsPink: “Take the harmless joy of Animal Crossing and add the horrors of Australia. I was pecked unconscious by a type of wild bird while trying to fish“.
- “It’s already a great game, and the creator is still adding more. It resembles games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, but with an Australian flair. There’s even a museum you can unlock to donate fish, bugs, and other animals. So it’s perfect for people who love collecting […]“.
- Ravlex: “Mix Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Harvest Moon, and you get Dinkum. A definite recommendation, 5/5 stars. I miss the Steam achievements a little“.
How much does Dinkum? On Steam, you can currently get the Early Access title for €16.79 (as of February 18, 2023)
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