freedink ☆
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Description:
Portable version of the Dink Smallwood game engine
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: game-engine rpg dink-smallwood gaming cross-platform open-source
Install: brew install freedink
About:
Freedink is a portable, cross-platform game engine that runs the original Dink Smallwood game and its user-created modules. It provides an open-source reimplementation of the proprietary engine, enabling modern systems to run the classic RPG without compatibility issues. The engine also supports enhanced features like higher resolutions and improved performance.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows, etc.)
  • Support for high-resolution displays and widescreen modes
  • Open-source reimplementation of the original engine
  • Support for user-created modules and expansions
Use Cases:
  • Playing the original Dink Smallwood game on modern systems
  • Developing and playing custom Dink modules and maps
  • Preserving and exploring a classic RPG game engine
Alternatives:
  • ScummVM – ScummVM is for different point-and-click adventure games, while Freedink specifically reimplements the Dink Smallwood engine
  • DinkC interpreters – Freedink provides a complete engine replacement rather than just script interpretation
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 2:49am 1 VERSION_BUMP 0eaa9c21
Sep 13, 2024 6:37pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 06827f9b
May 17, 2024 6:39pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 04f0476a
Dec 13, 2023 9:30pm 1 VERSION_BUMP b3b22ba3
Oct 1, 2023 8:00pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 25d6c3bf
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