Rank 01Why this
Also Agriculture and Farming Sim, like Dinkum.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like Dinkum
- 34 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Dinkum also play
The closest matches to Dinkum: Stardew Valley, My Time at Sandrock, Core Keeper, Coral Island, and Hokko Life. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Farming Sim and Life Sim, like Dinkum.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Also Open World Survival Craft and Farming Sim, like Dinkum.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Hokko Life
Why this: Shares crafting system with Dinkum.
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Luma Island
Why this: Shares mining with Dinkum.
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Palia
Why this: Shares resource gathering with Dinkum.
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: James Bendon
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 94% of 15,595 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Decorate your town with unique australian themed items
- Drive vehicles including planes and helicopters
- Explore an open island with no forced progression
- Contemplative
- Cozy
- Relaxing
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Dinkum
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
My Time at Portia
Why this: Shares crafting system with Dinkum.
Cozy Grove
Why this: Same cozy mood as Dinkum.
Sun Haven
Why this: Also Agriculture and Farming Sim, like Dinkum.
Enshrouded
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Dinkum.
Roots of Pacha
Why this: Also Farming Sim and Life Sim, like Dinkum.
Green Hell
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Dinkum.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dinkum at current Steam store prices.
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Why this: Shares resource gathering with Dinkum.
Island Beekeeper
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Farming Sim, like Dinkum.
Farmtale
Why this: Also Agriculture and Farming Sim, like Dinkum.
Old Market Simulator
Why this: Shares crafting system and resource gathering with Dinkum.
Dig or Die
Why this: Shares crafting system with Dinkum.
Cozy Island
Why this: Also Farming Sim and Life Sim, like Dinkum.
Firefly Village
Why this: Also Farming and Agriculture, like Dinkum.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Dinkum, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
CHKN
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Life Sim, like Dinkum.
Outpath: First Journey
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Farming Sim, like Dinkum.
Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Why this: Also Farming Sim and Crafting, like Dinkum.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Stardew Valley
Why this: Also Agriculture and Farming Sim, like Dinkum.
My Time at Sandrock
Why this: Also Farming Sim and Life Sim, like Dinkum.
Core Keeper
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Farming Sim, like Dinkum.
Hokko Life
Why this: Shares crafting system with Dinkum.
Luma Island
Why this: Shares mining with Dinkum.
About Dinkum
The closest matches to Dinkum: Stardew Valley, My Time at Sandrock, Core Keeper, Coral Island, and Hokko Life. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dinkum is your kind of game, the closest matches are Stardew Valley, My Time at Sandrock and Core Keeper — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, cozy and relaxing, and single out its crafting system and license unlocks. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Dinkum is a survival life simulation developed by James Bendon and published by KRAFTON, Inc., set on an island inspired by the Australian outback. Players start with nothing and build a village from scratch, progressing through mining, resource-gathering, and crafting systems alongside skill development and town decoration. The game features license unlocks that let players shape their early playstyle, plus the ability to drive vehicles including planes and helicopters. Released in 2025 at $19.99 USD, it supports online co-op and runs as playable on Steam Deck. Reviewers describe the experience as contemplative, cozy, and whimsical, highlighting the open exploration of the island with no forced progression. The game holds a 94 percent positive rating from over 15,500 Steam reviews, offering a substantial experience with a relaxed, sit-down session shape suited to long-term engagement.
About 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.
Is Dinkum worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 15,595 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 90% positive across 81 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 54 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 30 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Decorate your town with unique australian themed items
- Drive vehicles including planes and helicopters
- Explore an open island with no forced progression
- Start with nothing and build a village from scratch
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Played it again four years later and I'm surprised there's still so many Quality of Life issues. So many unnecessary dialog steps for completing basic tasks. Tracking resources for a deed doesn't consider resources already submitted…”
“Sold out to a bad company. The game is currently suffering now as updates to the actual game content and bug fixes have stopped. Abandon ship, folks.”
People who play it also play: Stardew Valley, My Time at Sandrock, Core Keeper
Frequently asked about Dinkum
Can I run it?
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, Core Keeper.
Who developed Dinkum?
Dinkum was developed by James Bendon and published by KRAFTON, Inc..