Dink Smallwood

About

Dink Smallwood is a turn-based adventure RPG with a quirky tone and straightforward combat. You play as a pig farmer thrust into a grim fantasy world after a personal tragedy forces him to flee his village. The story follows his journey to find family while battling a sinister cult and a dark overlord. Gameplay mixes exploration, dialogue choices, and party-based battles using a grid-based system. Simple mechanics let you focus on the snappy writing and escalating stakes as Dink transitions from ordinary farmer to would-be savior. The game’s cult following persists over two decades after release thanks to community-created content and its blend of slapstick humor with mature themes. Its soundtrack alternates between MIDI covers of classical pieces and original tracks by Mitch Brink, adding unexpected depth. Though technically outdated, its charm and accessibility have kept it relevant among retro RPG fans. The developer released it for free in 1999, a move that likely contributed to its lasting impact.

Storyline

Dink starts out as a pig farmer, living a normal life in Stonebrook, his home village. His father is said to have disappeared, leaving him behind in a small village with his mother. Somehow, as he is outside, his house burns down and his mother is killed. He is then told to go out of his village into the world to find his aunt and start living a new life with her. Along the way, he hears of a powerful and sinister group known as the Cast whose nefarious deeds are threatening the kingdom. Dink eventually makes it his quest to defeat this mysterious cult. After that, he goes in the Darklands to kill the mighty evil, Seth.