# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — Also Agriculture and Farming Sim, like Dinkum. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)
2. [My Time at Sandrock](https://imho.run/games/1084600/my-time-at-sandrock) — Also Farming Sim and Life Sim, like Dinkum. 9,082 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1084600/)
3. [Core Keeper](https://imho.run/games/1621690/core-keeper) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Farming Sim, like Dinkum. 22,806 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1621690/)
4. [Coral Island](https://imho.run/games/1158160/coral-island) — A frequent pick in Dinkum players' libraries, and another Strategy. 13,473 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158160/)
5. [Hokko Life](https://imho.run/games/824000/hokko-life) — Shares crafting system with Dinkum. 1,098 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/824000/)
6. [Luma Island](https://imho.run/games/2408820/luma-island) — Shares mining with Dinkum. 3,582 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2408820/)
7. [Spirit of the Island](https://imho.run/games/1592110/spirit-of-the-island) — A frequent pick in Dinkum players' libraries, and another Action. 518 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592110/)
8. [Palia](https://imho.run/games/2707930/palia) — Shares resource gathering with Dinkum. 24,863 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2707930/)
9. [Starsand Island](https://imho.run/games/2966320/starsand-island) — A frequent pick in Dinkum players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,471 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2966320/)
10. [Littlewood](https://imho.run/games/894940/littlewood) — Also Agriculture and Farming Sim, like Dinkum. 5,096 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/894940/)
11. [Garden Paws](https://imho.run/games/840010/garden-paws) — Also Agriculture and Farming Sim, like Dinkum. 1,609 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/840010/)
12. [Roots of Pacha](https://imho.run/games/1245560/roots-of-pacha) — Also Farming Sim and Life Sim, like Dinkum. 2,437 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245560/)
13. [Farm Together](https://imho.run/games/673950/farm-together) — A frequent pick in Dinkum players' libraries, and another Indie. 4,684 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/673950/)
14. [Forager](https://imho.run/games/751780/forager) — Shares resource gathering with Dinkum. 13,308 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/751780/)
15. [Travellers Rest](https://imho.run/games/1139980/travellers-rest) — Shares crafting system with Dinkum. 7,907 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1139980/)
16. [Sun Haven](https://imho.run/games/1432860/sun-haven) — Also Agriculture and Farming Sim, like Dinkum. 12,974 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1432860/)
17. [Kynseed](https://imho.run/games/758870/kynseed) — Also Farming Sim and Life Sim, like Dinkum. 2,516 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/758870/)
18. [Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles](https://imho.run/games/580200/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles) — Shares resource gathering with Dinkum. 1,533 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/580200/)
19. [Fields of Mistria](https://imho.run/games/2142790/fields-of-mistria) — Also Farming and Agriculture, like Dinkum. 20,207 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2142790/)
20. [Moonstone Island](https://imho.run/games/1658150/moonstone-island) — Also Agriculture and Farming Sim, like Dinkum. 2,749 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/)
21. [Aloft](https://imho.run/games/1660080/aloft) — Also Farming and Open World Survival Craft, like Dinkum. 1,836 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1660080/)
22. [Solarpunk™](https://imho.run/games/1805110/solarpunk) — Shares resource gathering with Dinkum. 3,152 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1805110/)
23. [Medieval Dynasty](https://imho.run/games/1129580/medieval-dynasty) — Also Crafting, like Dinkum. 18,687 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1129580/)
24. [Wildmender](https://imho.run/games/1599330/wildmender) — Also Open World Survival Craft and Agriculture, like Dinkum. 1,023 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1599330/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1062520&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1062520&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1062520&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1062520
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1062520
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Dinkum

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1062520
- **Developer:** James Bendon
- **Publisher:** KRAFTON, Inc.
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Apr 22, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1062520/dinkum)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1062520&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062520/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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