dinkum

Dinkum is a life simulation game developed and published by James Bendon. It was released in early access on July 14, 2022, for Microsoft Windows. The game is set in a fictional Australian-inspired outback world, where players are tasked with building a new life. Gameplay centers around farming, crafting, building, and managing a town. Players can cultivate crops, raise livestock, and explore the procedurally generated world to gather resources.

The game encourages players to interact with the environment and its inhabitants, including a variety of native Australian wildlife. As players progress, they can undertake quests, improve their skills, and attract new residents to their town. These residents offer various services and can be befriended. There is also a focus on customization, allowing players to personalize their character, home, and town.

Dinkum features a day-night cycle and changing weather patterns, which can affect gameplay. The game aims to provide a relaxing and engaging experience, drawing inspiration from other popular life simulation titles while incorporating its unique Australian setting and themes. Development is ongoing, with regular updates adding new content and features to the game. The game supports both single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes, allowing players to build their outback settlement with friends.