My Time at Portia (2019)

Developer: Pathea Games
Publisher: Focus Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 44,208 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 47 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A calm, friendly crafting and farming simulation where you rebuild a workshop and befriend quirky townsfolk at a gentle pace.

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What players say

Players love the cozy, addictive loop of crafting and commissions, though many note the game feels janky and unpolished. Opinions split on whether the mining, fishing, and character writing deliver or frustrate. Long-time players say the late game slows down after building up the workshop.

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