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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.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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Frequently asked about Dinkum
- Does Dinkum run on Steam Deck?
- Dinkum is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Dinkum cost?
- Dinkum is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Dinkum have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Dinkum supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Dinkum?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dinkum are Stardew Valley, My Time at Sandrock, Coral Island.
- Who developed Dinkum?
- Dinkum was developed by James Bendon and published by KRAFTON, Inc..
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