Dink Smallwood: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table
Dink Smallwood HD
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux, Web, OSX, Android, iOS
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- Mobile
- Android, iOS
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 15d ago
- Stars
- 84
- Contributors
- 3
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoEnhanced port of the original 1997 game with its own assets included.
- Modding support
- YesBuilt-in browser to download and install hundreds of fan-made add-on quests (DMODs) from The Dink Network.
GNU FreeDink
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux, OSX, PSP, Amiga, Xbox
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Not tracked
- Last updated
- Not tracked
- Stars
- Not tracked
- Contributors
- Not tracked
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
- Modding support
- —
| Title | Dink Smallwood HD | GNU FreeDink |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, Web, OSX, Android, iOS | Windows, Linux, OSX, PSP, Amiga, Xbox |
| Play in browser | YesPlay in Browser | No |
| Mobile | Android, iOS | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Active | Not tracked |
| Last updated | 15d ago | Not tracked |
| Stars | 84 | Not tracked |
| Contributors | 3 | Not tracked |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | NoEnhanced port of the original 1997 game with its own assets included. | — |
| Modding support | YesBuilt-in browser to download and install hundreds of fan-made add-on quests (DMODs) from The Dink Network. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Dink Smallwood clones on this page open source?
Yes — every clone catalogued here is an open-source project. Availability, license, and development-status details for each one are listed in the comparison table above.
Do I need to own the original Dink Smallwood to play these clones?
Dink Smallwood HD runs standalone, no original files needed.
Can I play any of these Dink Smallwood clones directly in a browser?
Yes — Dink Smallwood HD has a browser-playable build linked in the comparison table above, no install required.
Which Dink Smallwood clone is the most actively maintained?
Dink Smallwood HD is currently under active development, based on recent commit activity. See the "Development status" row above for every clone's current status.
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