This insider tip combines Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley with the most dangerous country in the world

Dinkum is a Sim Down Under.

Life and farm simulations are now a dime a dozen. Games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley show how successful games in the genre can be, and the titles can also be developed well by small teams. Dinkum is the newest game to hit the market, and it was even created by just one person. With the title, James Bendon wants to combine familiar elements from other games with the peculiarities of Australia.

Dinkum combines the best of other games

Despite the 3D graphic style, Dinkum is primarily reminiscent of Stardew Valley. We have to pull weeds and create order in order to be able to create fields and keep animals afterwards. In addition to the usual farm animals such as cows and chickens, Dinkum also has creatures typical of Australia, such as wombats.

But many game mechanics from Animal Crossing have also made it into Dinkum. For example, we can completely adapt our village to our own ideas. We are allowed to build roads and decorate houses. This should attract other people who settle in the place and open new shops.

Here you can see the official trailer for Dinkum:

1:07

The Dinkum trailer shows what Stardew Valley would look like in Australia

Many more activities: There are many other things we can do to pass the time. Of course, a fishing game should not be missing, or we go insect hunting with a net. There is also a crafting system and many cosmetic items that we can use to customize our avatar and house. Similar to Minecraft, the environment can also be redesigned – all you need is a shovel.

Also worth reading:

Danger lurks everywhere: All of these well-known elements are given their very own touch in Dinkum thanks to the Australian setting. For example, we pull fat spiders out of bushes or crocodiles sneak up on us while fishing. If a fight breaks out, we can pull out a weapon – such as a pointed stick – and defend ourselves against the attackers. This is even possible together, because Dinkum supports online co-op.

Dinkum is currently on Steam in Early Access. The regular price is €16.79, but you can save until July 21st and get the game for €15.11.

Do you think Dinkum can hold its own against the big competition with its special setting?