Adventure · April 22, 2025
Dinkum (2025)
Dinkum (2025) scores 92% positive on Steam from 24.6k reviews, developed by James Bendon.
Dinkum (2025) is a Adventure title from James Bendon available on Windows. The title carries a 92% Steam positive rating across 24.6k reviews, 2.4k peak concurrent players, and 25 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Adventure category.
Special Offer Spend this winter with Dinkum! Experience the warmth of the outback at a discounted price! Discount: 20% (Up to 30% on Bundle) Sale Period: December 18, 2025 18:00 – January 5, 2026 18:00 (UTC) Community Join Dinkum’s official Discord! Show off the town you’ve built and share gameplay tips with other players for even more fun. You’ll also be the first to hear about the latest updates and events! About the Game G’Day! Grab your tools, gather resources, and build your town while hanging out with friends and enjoying the charm of Dinkum. A Survival Life Sim with Endless Possibilities Plant crops, raise animals, and build your dream farm, or roam the island catching fish and bugs at your own pace. With changing seasons and weather affecting how your crops grow, every day brings a new challenge. Slip on your flip-flops to hunt for rare fish, bugs, or ores. Every moment becomes a special adventure. Explore and Survive the Wild From red deserts and lush forests to hidden mines, Dinkum is full of wild places to explore. Hunt wild animals, gather resources, and learn how to survive in the great outdoors. The creatures might look cute, but don’t let your guard down! You’ll need tools, weapons, and a solid strategy to make it out in one piece. Will you go head-to-head, or set traps and play it smart? The choice is yours. Build Your Town Your Way What starts as a simple campfire and a sleeping bag can grow into a thriving town with shops, fountains, flower beds, and windmills. Craft furniture and decorations to personalize your home, reshape the island to design your ideal town layout, and customize your character’s look from head to toe. Invite friends over to show off your one-of-a-kind creation! The Joy of Growing Together Sell your harvest and foraged goods to earn Dinks, and reinvest them to help your town flourish. As your town grows, new shops will open, visitors will stop by—and some might even decide to stay for good. Celebrate with festivals and build a vibrant, lively town, whether you’re playing solo or with friends.
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Developer | James Bendon |
| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Base price | $15.99 -20% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Release timeline
Dinkum launched on Apr 22, 2025.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by James Bendon and published by KRAFTON, Inc..
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Dinkum 92% positive across 24.6k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
22.6k positive · 2.0k negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 23.6k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 2.4k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Adventure
- Casual
- Indie
- RPG
- Simulation
Community tag consensus
- Open World Survival Craft · 1.6k
- Agriculture · 1.5k
- Farming Sim · 1.1k
- Life Sim · 1.1k
- Relaxing · 1.1k
- Co-op · 1.1k
- Farming · 1.0k
- Crafting · 1.0k
- Simulation · 1.0k
- Sandbox · 941
- RPG · 936
- Indie · 931
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 30 hours, with a median of 13 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 7 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 25 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish – Latin America, Indonesian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Turkish.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dinkum released?
Dinkum was released on Apr 22, 2025 by James Bendon.
Is Dinkum worth playing?
Based on 24.6k Steam reviews, Dinkum holds a 92% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Dinkum support?
Dinkum runs natively on Windows.
How much does Dinkum cost?
Base price on Steam is $15.99 (before seasonal discounts).