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Dinkum

  • 4–6players
  • Evenings at a time
  • PC
  • Switch 2
  • Switch

Open World Survival Craft · Agriculture · Relaxing

Settle an island inspired by the Australian outback and grow a town through farming, fishing, bug catching and hunting.

Who can play

  • No split-screen on any platform.
  • Same room, own screens for up to 4 players on Switch 2 and Switch.
  • Online for up to 6 players on PC and up to 4 on Switch 2 and Switch.
  • Crossplay between Switch 2 and Switch. Steam and Switch players cannot play together. The Switch 2 Edition is an upgrade of the same Switch game; play between it and the Switch version is not confirmed.
  • Each player online needs their own copy.
A copy each

How it plays

  • Friends join the host's island and help grow the town, splitting time between fishing, farming and chasing critters.

  • Big jobs go quicker with help and nobody needs to keep pace with anyone else.

  • Up to six can play on PC and four on Switch, online or with consoles in the same room.

  • Steam and Switch players cannot play together, and each player needs a copy; there is no split-screen.

  • Cozy
  • Chill
  • Build & create
  • Survival
  • Easy to chat while playing
  • Newcomer friendly
  • Good with kids

Is it good

92%

Very positive on Steam

of 25,000 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

560 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

Crossplay between Switch 2 and Switch. No split-screen. Online for up to 6 on PC and up to 4 on Switch 2 and Switch. 92% positive of 25,000 Steam reviews.

  • Same screen
    No
    Same room, own screens
    No
    Online
    6players, full story together
    • Switch 2
    • Switch
    Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo SwitchEditor (how we check facts)
    Same screen
    No
    Same room, own screens
    4players, full story together
    Online
    4players, full story together

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Quick facts

Developer
James Bendon
Publisher
KRAFTON, Inc.
Platforms
PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Released
  • Apr 23, 2025 on PC
  • Nov 6, 2025 on Switch
Controllers
Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
Languages
Text in 14 languages

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Answers

Updated

Does Dinkum have couch co-op?
No. Dinkum has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play Dinkum together?
Local co-op on separate screens for up to 4 on Switch 2 and Switch. Online co-op for up to 6 on PC. Online co-op for up to 4 on Switch 2 and Switch.
Is Dinkum crossplay?
Yes. Crossplay between Switch 2 and Switch. Players on PC play only with the same platform. Steam and Switch players cannot play together. The Switch 2 Edition is an upgrade of the same Switch game; play between it and the Switch version is not confirmed.
One of 190 crossplay games
Do you need two copies of Dinkum?
Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the Dinkum story together?
Yes: the main campaign is playable together online and on a local network.
What platforms is Dinkum on?
PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
One of 164 co-op games on Switch 2
Does Dinkum work on Steam Deck?
Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Dinkum free?
No, it's a paid game.

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