KRAFTON, Inc. and solo Australian developer James Bendon today announced that Dinkum, the beloved survival life simulation game inspired by the Australian outback, is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch.
Following its acclaimed PC release, Dinkum brings its cozy, open-ended island adventure to a new audience of players eager to build, farm, and explore their own slice of the outback — now from anywhere.
A COZY SURVIVAL SIM, NOW ON SWITCH
Dinkum invites players to build a life in the Australian-inspired bush, where every day offers something new to discover. Players can establish and customize their own settlement, transforming a patch of wilderness into a thriving town surrounded by rolling hills, dense forests, and sun-soaked beaches.
Whether farming crops, raising animals, fishing the rivers, or mining deep underground, Dinkum offers a blend of relaxing life-sim progression and light survival gameplay that rewards creativity and curiosity. Players can also explore the island’s many biomes, uncover secrets, and befriend colorful townsfolk who bring life and character to their growing community.
The Nintendo Switch version includes optimized controls, redesigned UI and UX for handheld play, and smooth performance in both handheld and docked modes. Players can enjoy the full experience in local or online multiplayer, building and exploring together across the outback. A free demo is also available on the Nintendo eShop for players eager to start their outback adventure.
FROM INDIE GEM TO GLOBAL SUCCESS
Developed by solo creator James Bendon, Dinkum first launched in Steam Early Access in July 2022 before reaching its 1.0 release in April 2025. Since then, the game has sold more than 1.4 million copies worldwide and holds a “Very Positive” 92% rating on Steam, a testament to its charm, depth, and dedicated global community.
Dinkum was also recently nominated for “Best Multiplayer Game” at the 2025 Unity Awards, recognizing outstanding Unity-powered games from around the world.
WHERE TO PLAY
Dinkum is available now on the Nintendo eShop, with a free demo for players ready to begin their outback adventure. Physical editions of Dinkum will also roll out in select regions following the digital release at a later date. For more information, visit the official website and follow the game on Discord and YouTube.
Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks and inZOI Studio. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON's platforms and services.
KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties, including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE, inZOI, Subnautica, Hi-Fi Rush, Dinkum, and TERA. With a passionate and driven team across the globe, KRAFTON is a tech-forward company with world-class capabilities, continuously exploring new possibilities beyond gaming — including AI and other emerging technologies. For more information, visit www.krafton.com.