Dink Smallwood
The young protagonist, who leaves his rural home and becomes an adventurer after a tragic attack.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow UpArrow DownArrow LeftArrow Right | Move Dink |
|---|---|
Ctrl | Attack with the equipped weapon |
Space | Use or interact with the selected item or object |
How it plays
How does Dink Smallwood play?
The game is viewed from an overhead perspective. Dink travels between connected areas, talks with residents, searches buildings and outdoor locations, solves quest problems, and fights enemies in real time.
Progress is organized around a central story and optional side quests. Weapons, spells, items, money, and experience improve Dink’s capabilities, while exploration and conversations can change how some situations unfold. The DOS release is primarily a single-player campaign.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Dink Smallwood?
Explore thoroughly before advancing major quests, because towns and outdoor maps contain useful items, money, and optional encounters.
- Save before entering unfamiliar areas or beginning important conversations.
- Improve combat reliability with better equipment and by learning enemy attack patterns.
- Keep healing items available; rushing into groups of enemies is usually less effective than drawing them out one at a time.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Milder Flatstomp
Dink’s mother, whose death helps set the opening story in motion.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Talk to residents more than once when a quest seems unclear.
- 2
Search barrels, chests, and buildings for supplies and money.
- 3
Use ranged or magical attacks when closing with an enemy is unsafe.
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