Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like My Time at Portia (2026)
Every game below overlaps with My Time at Portia on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: My Time at Sandrock, which made by the same studio, Pathea Games.
- My Time at Portia is tagged Life Sim, RPG, Open World, Farming Sim, Crafting, Simulation, Casual, Adventure by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: My Time at Sandrock.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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My Time at Sandrock
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Pathea Games; both post-apocalyptic, open world and relaxing; shares 13 player tags including Life Sim, Building and Farming Sim; released around the same time (2023).
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
My Time at Sandrock at a glance Released 2023 Studio Pathea Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,975 Price $39.99 Life SimBuildingFarming SimSandboxCraftingRPGMiningPost-apocalyptic
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Coral Island
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 13 player tags including Farming Sim, Life Sim and Relaxing; released around the same time (2023).
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Coral Island at a glance Released 2023 Studio Stairway Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 27,542 Price $29.99 Farming SimLife SimRelaxingSimulationAgricultureRPGCraftingSandbox
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Forager
Why it matched: both open world, survival and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Indie; released around the same time (2019).
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Forager at a glance Released 2019 Studio HopFrog Player sentiment 89% positive of 43,976 Price $19.99 SurvivalCraftingIndieFarming SimSandboxBuildingExplorationRPG
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Dinkum
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Agriculture, Farming Sim and Life Sim.
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
Dinkum at a glance Released 2025 Studio James Bendon Player sentiment 92% positive of 29,091 Price $15.99 AgricultureFarming SimLife SimRelaxingCraftingSimulationSandboxRPG
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Core Keeper
Why it matched: both open world, survival and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Sandbox, Survival and Crafting.
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Core Keeper at a glance Released 2024 Studio Pugstorm Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,196 Price $19.99 SandboxSurvivalCraftingExplorationBuildingMiningFarming SimRelaxing
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Stardew Valley
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Farming Sim, Life Sim and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley at a glance Released 2016 Studio ConcernedApe LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,035,189 Price $14.99 Farming SimLife SimRPGRelaxingAgricultureSimulationCraftingSandbox
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Fields of Mistria
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Farming Sim, RPG and Life Sim.
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Fields of Mistria at a glance Released 2026 Studio NPC Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 33,759 Price $13.99 Farming SimRPGLife SimSimulationRelaxingAgricultureSandboxCrafting
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Starbound
Why it matched: both open world, survival and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2016).
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Starbound at a glance Released 2016 Studio Chucklefish Player sentiment 90% positive of 123,280 Price $14.99 SandboxSurvivalCraftingExplorationRelaxingIndieBuildingRPG
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Fallout Shelter
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Post-apocalyptic and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 82,585 Price Free SurvivalPost-apocalypticSimulationBuildingCasualCraftingSandboxRPG
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Project Zomboid
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Sandbox and Post-apocalyptic.
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Project Zomboid at a glance Released 2013 Studio The Indie Stone Player sentiment 94% positive of 476,732 Price $24.99 SurvivalSandboxPost-apocalypticCraftingBuildingIndieSimulationRPG
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The Long Drive
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Exploration and Post-apocalyptic; released around the same time (2019).
Random generated open world semi-post apocalyptic survival car driving game.
The Long Drive at a glance Released 2019 Studio Genesz Player sentiment 88% positive of 56,256 Price $15.99 SurvivalExplorationPost-apocalypticSimulationIndieCasual
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Luma Island
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Farming Sim, Crafting and Exploration.
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Luma Island at a glance Released 2024 Studio Feel Free Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 12,673 Price $19.99 Farming SimCraftingExplorationRPGSimulationMiningBuildingCasual
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State of Decay
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Post-apocalyptic and RPG.
The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world.
State of Decay at a glance Released 2013 Studio Undead Labs Player sentiment 85% positive of 17,480 Price Not listed SurvivalPost-apocalypticRPGSandboxSimulationExplorationIndie
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Next Day: Survival
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Post-apocalyptic and Crafting; released around the same time (2018).
Next Day is a multi-player SURVIVAL game with elements of RPG, in an imaginary country in Eastern Europe. Carry out an array of tasks, learn skills, and develop your character. Have shootouts with opponents and earn a reputation.
Next Day: Survival at a glance Released 2018 Studio SOFF Games Player sentiment 62% positive of 10,230 Price $9.99 SurvivalPost-apocalypticCraftingRPGSandboxSimulationIndie
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Last Oasis
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Survival, RPG and Crafting; released around the same time (2020).
Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.
Last Oasis at a glance Released 2020 Studio Donkey Crew Player sentiment 62% positive of 24,212 Price $29.99 SurvivalRPGCraftingIndieBuildingSandboxPost-apocalyptic
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DAVE THE DIVER
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Casual, Relaxing and Exploration; released around the same time (2023).
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER at a glance Released 2023 Studio MINTROCKET Player sentiment 97% positive of 161,518 Price $19.99 CasualRelaxingExplorationRPGSimulationFarming SimCraftingAgriculture
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Rust
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Building; released around the same time (2018).
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
Rust at a glance Released 2018 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 87% positive of 1,394,551 Price $39.99 SurvivalCraftingBuildingSandboxIndiePost-apocalypticSimulation
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Infestation: Survivor Stories 2020
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, survival and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Survival, RPG and Indie.
Infestation is a Survival Horror MMO that immerses players in a zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic world in which a viral outbreak has decimated the human population leaving in its wake, a nightmare of epic proportion.
Infestation: Survivor Stories 2020 at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Fredaikis AB Player sentiment 42% positive of 25,385 Price Free SurvivalRPGIndieSimulationPost-apocalypticCasual
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State of Decay: YOSE
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Post-apocalyptic and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
Make your stand against the collapse of society in the ultimate zombie survival-fantasy game. Explore an open world full of dangers and opportunities that respond to your every decision. Recruit a community of playable survivors, each with their own unique skills and talents.
State of Decay: YOSE at a glance Released 2015 Studio Undead Labs Player sentiment 82% positive of 13,145 Price $19.99 SurvivalPost-apocalypticRPGSimulationSandboxCrafting
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Sun Haven
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Farming Sim, Life Sim and RPG; released around the same time (2023).
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Sun Haven at a glance Released 2023 Studio Pixel Sprout Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 25,443 Price $24.99 Farming SimLife SimRPGRelaxingCraftingAgricultureSimulationMining
- 21
Russian Fishing 4
Why it matched: both open world, survival and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Relaxing and Crafting; released around the same time (2021).
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Russian Fishing 4 at a glance Released 2021 Studio FishSoft LLC Player sentiment 61% positive of 90,224 Price Free SimulationRelaxingCraftingSurvivalCasualRPG
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Just Survive
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Post-apocalyptic; released around the same time (2015).
Just Survive is a post-apocalyptic survival game that immerses you in a world where humanity is fighting to take back control from the zombie hordes.
Just Survive at a glance Released 2015 Studio Daybreak Game Company Player sentiment 59% positive of 76,763 Price Not listed SurvivalCraftingPost-apocalypticSandboxExplorationSimulationRPG
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Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Relaxing and Building; released around the same time (2020).
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Thunder Lotus Player sentiment 95% positive of 53,228 Price $29.99 IndieRelaxingBuildingExplorationFemale ProtagonistCraftingSimulationCartoony
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world, survival and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Building, Simulation and Sandbox; released around the same time (2017).
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles at a glance Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99 BuildingSimulationSandboxSurvivalRelaxingCrafting
Common questions
What game is most like My Time at Portia?
My Time at Sandrock, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Pathea Games. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to My Time at Portia" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with My Time at Portia. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of My Time at Portia do?
My Time at Sandrock is also from Pathea Games, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.