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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

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CozyCasualSolo

Year 2019Dev Pathea Games

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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to My Time at Portia is Kenshi — scoring 51/100 on our similarity scale. Dwarf Fortress and WorldBox follow close behind.

#1Kenshi51 #2Dwarf Fortress48 #3WorldBox88 #4Planet Coaster87 #5Prison Architect80

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The best sandbox games like My Time at Portia

25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to My Time at Portia. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Kenshi

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyPost-ApocalypticExplorationBase BuildingCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like My Time at Portia, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, stealth mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#2Dwarf Fortress

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Dwarf Fortress

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB84OC90· 13

Dev Bay 12 GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed My Time at Portia, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

88

WorldBox

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCozyRelaxingSandbox WorldFantasyBase Building

Steam👍 95%· 54K

Year 2018Dev Maxim KarpenkoOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation, setting medieval and setting mythology, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4Planet Coaster

87

Planet Coaster

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 72KRAWG👍 74%· 294MC83IGDB83· 12OC85· 58

Year 2016Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, multiplayer gameplay and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5Prison Architect

80

Prison Architect

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualSandbox WorldBase BuildingMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 73KRAWG👍 72%· 587MC83IGDB81· 12OC80· 62

Year 2015Dev Double Eleven · Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, resource management and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

76

Tropico 5

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingExplorationMultiplayer

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 14OC76· 52

Year 2014Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

94

Townscaper

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualRelaxingCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB80· 1OC73· 16

Year 2020Dev Oskar Stålberg · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, procedural generation and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

93

Tropico 3

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 89%· 1.9KRAWG👍 60%· 273MC79

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Tycoon City: New York

92

Tycoon City: New York

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 42%· 285MC67IGDB73· 2

Year 2006Playtime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with resource management and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10Tropico Reloaded

92

Tropico Reloaded

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 971RAWG👍 57%· 47IGDB82· 2

Year 2003Dev Frog City Software · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: resource management and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

#11Rusty's Retirement

92

Rusty's Retirement

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCozyCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldFantasyPost-ApocalypticBase Building

Steam👍 97%· 15K

Year 2024Dev Mister Morris GamesPlaytime ~18hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, resource management and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

#12Cities in Motion

92

Cities in Motion

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 1.1KRAWG👍 57%· 47MC70IGDB67· 1

Year 2011Dev Colossal Order · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: resource management and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

91

shapez

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingCraftingExploration

Steam👍 96%· 15K

Year 2020Dev Tobias Springer · PrismatikaOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of city builders: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, procedural generation and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

91

Planet Zoo

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 91%· 95KRAWG👍 82%· 135MC81OC81· 67

Year 2019Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Dyson Sphere Program

91

Dyson Sphere Program

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldBase BuildingExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 91KRAWG👍 85%· 84

Year 2021Dev Youthcat Studio · Gamera GamePlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with setting space, setting scifi and resource management, while skipping deep RPG systems

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