My Time at Sandrock
Developer Pathea Games
My Time at Sandrock is a 2023 farm life sim role-playing video game developed by Pathea Games and published by PM Studios and Focus Entertainment. It is the sequel to the 2019 video game My Time at Portia and is set in a desert, 300 years after an event that destroyed modern technology. The game was praised for its coziness, but was criticized for experiencing technical issues at launch. A sequel, My Time at… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
472 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
266 positive · 39 negative
95% range 83–91%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 266 | 39 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 64 | 2 | 54 |
| Mastodon * | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 0 | 20 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
What players are saying
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 273 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (25,695 of 29,149 positive).
Players praise the game for its deep story, charming characters, and improved mechanics over Portia. [1][2][3] Some find the game too long with pacing issues and technical problems like crashes and bugs. [4][5][6] A few reviewers warn about softlock bugs and misleading multiplayer content. [7][8]
- [7]
⚠️ WARNING: CUTSCENE NPC PATHING SOFTLOCK (UNESCAPABLE) --EDIT---- Only encountered this bug once throughout the game's playthrough. An the game's autosave is useful as a lifeline anyway. I really like My Time at Sandrock, but I’m leaving this negative review strictly as a warning so other players don’t get blindsided. I experienced my first softlock about 10 hours into the game, right after defeating the Gecko …
- [4]
If you're looking for a life sim that focuses on gathering and crafting instead of farming, it's hard not to recommend My Time At Sandrock. It does some things better than Portia, but man is it a long game. At first you'll be very busy just gathering supplies, befriending townsfolk, and slowly building your workshop. But there's a reason that only 16% of players make it to the halfway point and only 8% of players …
- [12]
Don't know what made me think that this was going to be a short game... I couldn't be more wrong. Because it's a cozy game RIDICULOUSLY PACKED with contents and mechanics, with a story so lengthy that it would easily put several AAA titles to shame. Blown me away, honestly. So, in short, it's definitely worth it, even at full price. It's also the first game in ' My Time ' series that I've bought. Now I know it's not …
- [3]
My Time at Sandrock takes everything that made Portia great and improves it in almost every possible way. The world feels bigger, the writing is stronger, the characters are more memorable, the gameplay systems are smoother, and the overall presentation is on an entirely different level. This honestly feels like the developers fully realized their vision for the “My Time” series. What surprised me most was how …
- [10]
This is going to go down as one of my favorite games of all time. An amazing story written by some very talented writers, a cast of characters all wonderfully voice acted, and just a great world designed by the devs. Cons: there are bugs, nothing game breaking, mostly visual but it does ruin the immersion a little. Combat was not my favorite but it was serviceable. I dislike the fishing but fortunately beyond a …
Summarised from 34 of the 417 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
Players who liked My Time at Sandrock talk about rich story and world-building with memorable characters; those who didn't talk about poor pacing and overly long main story. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
On Metacritic, My Time at Sandrock received positive reviews for Windows and PlayStation 5, and the Switch version received mixed reviews. Various critics praised the game as entertaining. Some liked its cozy nature, while others praised how the game has a variety of available activities. An early access review from Rock Paper Shotgun described it as "a compelling and lusciously detailed life simulator" and praised the gameplay loop. Several reviewers reported technical issues with the game moments after release. Despite these issues, IGN called it "a joy" and better in almost every way than My Time at Portia. They found the dungeons and combat a bit basic but said the rest of the game…
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Reactions
60 of 472 · most liked firstI've been playing a lot of My Time at Sandrock lately, and by a lot I mean an embarassing amount. And it's weird, because recommending this game feels like recommending heroin. "It takes some time to get into the day to day rythm, but once you're hooked, you're HOOKED."
positive · AI labelView post →Sandrock helped me realize something I was much too slow to learn years ago: Pathea is the anti-ConcernedApe. The My Time series is the anti-Stardew. Ape loves his fans and does right by them. Stardew is a labor of love. Pathea milks its fans through made-to-merch characters (with announcement post comments always pleading for bug fixes they will never get) and is always on the verge of abandoning its obligations in favor of funding/focusing on next title. I didn't realize any of that until I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →All announcements from the triple-i showcase. Some trailers have been shared here, but not all. This is a list of all 35 announcements from the [Triple-i initiative showcase](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9eP0JWIk8U). - [Slay the Spire 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsWNkTY_Ydk) (Mega Crit, early access 2025 - Steam) - [Risk of Rain 2 - Free content update](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuqgP50emQ) (Gearbox Publishing, coming soon - Steam, Epic Games Store, XboxOne, PS4, Switch) -…
neutral · AI labelView post →⚠️ WARNING: CUTSCENE NPC PATHING SOFTLOCK (UNESCAPABLE) --EDIT---- Only encountered this bug once throughout the game's playthrough. An the game's autosave is useful as a lifeline anyway. I really like My Time at Sandrock, but I’m leaving this negative review strictly as a warning so other players don’t get blindsided. I experienced my first softlock about 10 hours into the game, right after defeating the Gecko boss. Certain cutscenes rely on NPCs walking into position to trigger dialogue.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →!!! DISCLAIMER: FOR ALL PEOPLE ONLY BUYING FOR MULTIPLAYER: IT IS A SCAM !!! The singleplayer is fine I guess, but the tag multiplayer should be removed and it is a scam because it is a bare-bones version of the game (missing mechanics, story, the map is different, the skills, the balancing ... it is a completely diffferent game and feels like they used their alpha for the multiplayer). The developers do not communicate this at all on their steam page, It is never mentioned that you don't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Humble Choice this month contains Persona 5 Royal, My Time at Sandrock, Lil Gator Game, more. Pointing out this deal for anybody who wanted to get P5R for $15 along with other games. This is a really good month.
neutral · AI labelView post →List of every game trailer from The Triple-i Initiative. For those unaware, The Triple-i Initiative is a group of indie studios whose purpose is to highlight fan-favorite games and hype up established indie classics as well as new IPs. So, without further ado, here are the trailers. Names in bold are new releases, the rest are updates to existing games: - **Slay the Spire II ([Reveal Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsWNkTY_Ydk))** - Risk of Rain 2 ([Free Content Update ft. Dead Cells…
neutral · AI labelView post →Bought this game on humble bundle as well as a copy for my wife and was pretty frustrated to find out that the multiplayer version of this game is an incredibly dumbed down sandbox version of the game with absolutely no story. I wish I had known this before since it was purchased through humble choice we couldn't even refund it. There are other negative reviews stating the same thing that I just happened to miss when skimming the reviews for the game, and did not expect such a mind-bogglingly…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Logan and my builder on a lil stargazing date by the cliffs! Forever grateful to @sereinrains.bsky.social for donating during Speedrun so I can draw self-indulgent fanart, ilysm 😭 #mtas #mytimeatsandrock #sandrock
neutral · AI labelView post →Every day I wakeup and think to myself "surely another 100 hours in My Time At Sandrock/Stardew Valley/Cozy Game" will fix me.
positive · AI labelView post →I tried my best to enjoy the game, but it's very scuffed, in a way that wears you down the longer you play. The setup is the same as most life sim games, and especially familiar if you've played Portia: you get transported into a struggling town as the new Builder, and you have to familiarize with the locals and gradually fix the town's issues by, as the title implies, building stuff. There are some welcome QoL features, like the ability to set the length of each game day in the options and,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Coming to Game Pass: today: -Road 96 1/8 -Lightyear Frontier -My Time at Sandrock -Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders -Rolling Hills 1/14 -EA Sports UFC 5 -Diablo news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →为什么不提前说多人模式是没有主线故事的??我和对象玩了10个小时刚解锁第二个矿洞才发现???不是,你有这个设置我没有意见,为什么不在一开始就提示啊?很多人都喜欢和朋友一起玩种田游戏啊??凭什么因为我不是一个人玩,我就没有资格体验那么长的主线了?Multiplayer: 10+ hours into the game, after we just built the tram and unlocked the second ruins, only then did we realize the multiplayer has NO STORY...it is just a SANDBOX BUILDER GAME. Apparently you can only experience the main story/quest in single player. Boy was I upset. How hard is it to write an explicit message IN GAME to call out that multiplayer does not have…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A little bit of indulgence on my part~ XD I've been playing a little niche game called "My Time at Sandrock" and there are two female romance options, Nia and Mi-an, that tore at me to make a decision! I thought, "Let's take both!" WIP
positive · AI labelView post →If you're looking for a life sim that focuses on gathering and crafting instead of farming, it's hard not to recommend My Time At Sandrock. It does some things better than Portia, but man is it a long game. At first you'll be very busy just gathering supplies, befriending townsfolk, and slowly building your workshop. But there's a reason that only 16% of players make it to the halfway point and only 8% of players actually finish the game: it's a slog and to say the pacing is poor would be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The premise of this game is you are a builder helping rebuild 300 years after the apocalypse. That pitch is what got me to try My Time at Portia. In Sandrock they looked at what worked and what didn't in Portia, polished the former to a shine and reworked the latter. The characters in this game are great. Even the ones that are supposed to be 'bad guys' I can't help but find charming. The world feels bigger than what you can explore. With news, visitors and returning characters coming in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Time at Sandrock - Fully Released from Early Access (Steam).
neutral · AI labelView post →My husband and I both bought this game so we could play co-op. But, it turns out we can only play multiplayer online in sandbox mode and not the actual game with story and quests. This is incredibly disappointing. We are beyond our return date to get our money back. I beg everyone who is interested in playing this game in co-op mode to NOT BUY IT BECAUSE IT DOES NOT WORK AS OF AUGUST 2026! I wish we could get our money back so we can buy another game that will let us play co-op mode.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look, I love Sandrock. I love the character/vibe, the story, the originality. However, the amount of immersion breaking, and occasionally game breaking bugs, breaks my heart. Many of which I know the team have been aware of from between 8 months to at least up to 2 years for one of the game breaking ones. The lack of support post release for the My Time games definitley makes me sad (I have been finding Portia unplayable on Switch with frequent crashse) and it does make me a bit nervous for the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi I'm Kay & I guess this is an #introduction post! I like making stuff just for fun! Mostly drawing any of my numerous OCs, but I've also been dabbling in 3D for the purpose of modding games like #BaldursGate3 and #MyTimeAtSandrock. Probably 99% of what I post/boost will be SFW (or at least not contain any explicit sexual content or nudity) but on the rare occasion that I do share something NSFW it will be tagged & whatnot. I post my art with the tag #perseidipityArt so if you just want to see…
neutral · AI labelView post →I love this game. BUT, it has three HUGE problems: 1. It requires a lot of power to run. Even my RTX 4070 laptop struggles with it. I prefer to play on my PC but even then I have to keep a fan on me because the PC turns into a space heater. 2. It crashes a lot. On my brand new laptop with all Windows updates, drivers updates, and even BIOS updates (the latter did fix a more frequent crash issue). On my desktop it lasts longer, but it does crash too often. 3. It doesn't automatically save…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was really dissapointed that I bought the game to play with my wife but we can't get achievements in multiplayer. It's 2 separate games, the solo and multiplayer. I'm forced to do it alone in solo. At this point I can't get a refund for the game because I played almost 8 hours. It should be said somewhere by the developpers that the achievements are only unlockable in solo.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game that allows Chinese people to spam hundreds of friend requests and invites to a PRIVATE multiplayer town, with no way to block them on Steam or in game is unacceptaple. Even after you accept them as a friend, which is the only way to BLOCK them in game, they can still spam you over and over. To allow this kind of harassment is enough to make this game non multiplayer functional. It made my friend and I completely stop playing. The devs should be forced to give refunds to all players…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't know what made me think that this was going to be a short game... I couldn't be more wrong. Because it's a cozy game RIDICULOUSLY PACKED with contents and mechanics, with a story so lengthy that it would easily put several AAA titles to shame. Blown me away, honestly. So, in short, it's definitely worth it, even at full price. It's also the first game in ' My Time ' series that I've bought. Now I know it's not gonna be the last. Looking forward to Evershine.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the game that was missing in my life. It reminds me of the old school games I used to play 20 years ago. Yes I'm old as farts. My point is, I love it. There is plenty to do and I don't feel overwhelmed. I'm not the type of gamer that needs to be highly stimulated throughout the game. I like to explore and discover things without being shot...this games allow you to do that.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Games leaving Game Pass on June 15th. - Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends - Dordogne - My Time at Sandrock - Keplerth - Hypnospace Outlaw - Isonzo - Depersonalization
neutral · AI labelView post →I'd like to stream a Comfy Game. ♡ ✧ Which game would you be interested? ✧ Write the game name or emote below: 🐚Coral Island 🌱Stardew Valley 🌷Fields of Mistria ⛏️My Time at Sandrock 🏡Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life 🌳 " : Pioneers of Olive Town 💎 " : Friends of Mineral Town ⫸ Art: @grehdoes.art
neutral · AI labelView post →Coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: • Today | Road 96 • Jan 14 | EA Sports UFC 5 • Jan 14 | Diablo (PC) Lightyear Frontier, My Time at Sandrock Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders and Rolling Hills coming to Game Pass Standard. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →I was a huge fan of the first game, even though My Time at Portia felt a bit unpolished. The graphics and animations were a little ugly and the game itself could be glitchy, but the storytelling and mechanics were so good that I could overlook those things. This game blows My Time at Portia out of the water. The game has arguably more polish (I can now have long hair that blows in the wind), the mechanics are more in depth, and the lore continues to expand. The characters are just as in depth…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Time At Sandrock stuff! This game was so cute and fun (but too bad the dev is kinda huh??? 😕😬) I really love the characters (sans Logan, he has enough fans already)
neutral · AI labelView post →Rhiow needs a cozy game day cause brain is not brainening. So we're starting My Time at Sandrock early! #Twitch only until I fix my YT! twitch.tv/rhiowmeow #RhiowLive #Vtuber #Streamer
positive · AI labelView post →If you could buy one RELEASED game on your #steam wishlist right now, which one would it be? For me I think its My Time at Sandrock with all the DLCs. I wanna dig into another story based cozy game. #RhiowRambles #wishlist #games
positive · AI labelView post →I left a longer review a few minutes ago. It is a fun game to play, but it appears devs are now fully focused on their next game and no longer fixing any issues in this one. Several dangling items left undone (recipes given but never appear, Love Chronicles dlc not as well integrated as hoped, some events out of sequence, bugs unfixed). Nothing major or game breaking, but enough to make me grumpy when I encounter them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I heavily regret letting the weird name and the art put me off this game. I didn't play Portia for the same reason. This game has taken over my life. It's a little overwhelming until you get the hang of things but it's so worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just finished My Time at Sandrock last night and when I say that game took me on an emotional rollercoaster😭 I’m not exaggerating Plus it’s only $30/$40 and has over 100 hrs of content
positive · AI labelView post →I've played the hell out of this game and realized I never gave it public praise. My time at Portia is known for looking a bit wonky, but having very unique gameplay and a surprising amount of interesting lore and world-building. These devs took everything that was great about that game and cranked it up to 100. I was there for the EA days and they took feedback so seriously and were in constant communication with players. They expanded upon the world in such an amazing way and I always find…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey hey! Been a bit. Apologies as I'm not an avid poster. Anyone around a fan of My Time at Sandrock? That game has me in a chokehold at the moment, so I drew a lil sketch of the builder and Qi, who I romanced, for funsies. #Patheagames #Mytimeatsandrock #Fanart
positive · AI labelView post →I was a Stardew player at heart, it was always my go to game, until my husband showed me My time at Portia and now I'm hooked on that and My time at Sandrock. I love the red herrings, all the NPC's, both the big story and all the small storries that let you get to know the NPCs. And I can't wait for the next game either!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Time at Sandrock - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch. There are apparently some performance issues, but other than that it seems like a worthy sequel to My Time at Portia. Anyone buying it day-1 here?
neutral · AI labelView post →in short: this isn't a traditional farming sim / "cozy style" sort of game, so if that's what you're looking for, it might not be for you. but if you're used to the farming sim formula and you've been wanting something with a little more depth and meat on it, this is a really, REALLY good game. it balances humor + silliness really well with more serious topics in a very irreverent way. i went into it expecting a goofy little game, but i was floored by how compelling it all was. genuinely one of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm shocked this game isn't more popular. I assume it's because I usually see it recommended as a "cozy" game, but it's not, really - it has crafting, collecting, farming, and romance, but it also has so much more than that. There's a really deep plot here with incredible amounts of lore, combat missions (which are super fun), tons of exploration, and characters that feel fully-realized. I have a few minor complaints - for example, some romanceable characters have tons of content while others…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You are no one but a slave, feignedly recognised as a builder. You spend most of your time simping for and trying to impress other NPCs, only to end up becoming both a detective and a soldier by the end of the game. What an adventure!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very casual, enjoyable crafting adventure game. Beautifully designed, with a charming cast of NPC's, and a rich storyline in which even the side quests and some of the crafting commissions are woven together to form a living, breathing community that the player actually feels personally vested in. A game in which being Casual is the main mechanic. Sure, some of the commissions are timed in being completed in a certain number of days, and there are festive mini-game, but those are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For those who played My Time at Portia, this sequel feels more like an evolution than a revolution. If you enjoyed the first game, you’ll have a great time with My Time at Sandrock as well. If this is your first encounter with the series, think of it as a 3D version of Stardew Valley — but with a stronger focus on crafting and item production rather than farming, which plays a smaller, supporting role here. Whether you’re a returning fan or a newcomer, I wholeheartedly recommend giving this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#anime #OC #mytimeatsandrock My friends OC Sam for the game ‘My time at sandrock’
neutral · AI labelView post →I started playing "My Time at Sandrock" as (Mini) Val'ty. On the first week, she beat up the girl from the tutorial, committed an environmental crime, told the police that bandits are cool, and got punched in the face by a local hero of the town. Cool life simulation game.
positive · AI labelView post →New Game Pass Games GP Standard: Jan 8: - Lightyear Frontier - My Time At Sandrock - Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders - Rolling Hills GP Ultimate: Jan 14: - UFC 5 - Diablo (PC) news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →My Time at Sandrock takes everything that made Portia great and improves it in almost every possible way. The world feels bigger, the writing is stronger, the characters are more memorable, the gameplay systems are smoother, and the overall presentation is on an entirely different level. This honestly feels like the developers fully realized their vision for the “My Time” series. What surprised me most was how attached I became to Sandrock itself. Despite being a desert town, the setting is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So My Time at Sandrock, really cute game and it fixes some of the nagging issues of My Time at Portia so definitely I'll do a couple more streams of it Cute, chill, scratches that Stardew itch and just a lot of fun We'll get more in this week once I've fully recovered!
positive · AI labelView post →I did not like My Time at Portia... I did not enjoy it at all. There's a level of unexplainability to the level of which I didn't enjoy it. Whether its the art style, the movement, the way the machines work, the time, or WHATEVER... That said... I have REALLY enjoyed Sandrock. To such a degree I am shocked and very happy I gave in to try this one after failing to get into the previous game. And that summarizes why I'm writing this review. If you did not like Portia, but felt like…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Me: I do not need more games. Other me: What about a cosy kind of game, you don't have one of those right now. Me: I still need to spend more time in Stardew Valley Other me: [slips My Time at Sandrock into my Steam cart]
positive · AI labelView post →This is truly my favourite game. 500+ hours on it and am sure there's another 500+ hours I could if I could stop romancing the same bachelor over and over! that's my next play throughs goal. Rich story, many characters, twist turns, cozy, adventure filled, fun, all round perfect game to me ^_^
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I Am alive and I DO remeber bluesky ..somtimes LOL. been super into my time at sandrock latley so here is a family lineup post game♡ #mtas #mytimeatsandrock
positive · AI labelView post →#ama Val'ty's favorite videogames 🫡 I can name 4 (maybe 5) * Doom * My Time at Sandrock * The Sims 4 * Guitar Hero/Rock Band NGL: ngl.link/vk13206
positive · AI labelView post →School Management Sim 'Let's School' Now Available on Switch, PS5, Xbox Consoles - XboxEra. >Developer Pathea Games and publisher PM Studios this week released their chaotic and colourful school management simulation title ‘Let’s School’ on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles (Series/One). First available on PC via Steam, the ‘My Time at Sandrock’ developer’s school sim is now able to be played by console players. Let’s School …
neutral · AI labelView post →Bought the game on a whim (Logan), heard some good things (Logan), saw some cool fan art (Logan) and suddenly I'm 100 hours in and just finishing the main story (maybe, when does it end????!) This is one heck of a game, the story has some fabulous twists and the characters feel so full and well thought out. I haven't even really delved into the romance side of the game yet so can't comment but I'm excited so see what happens. I would however, recommend having the internet open at all times to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look, its a good game, but if you pick a thing you want to achieve here, you have to spoil yourself the line of things you have to do to get it and you better be checking your list of quests every gameday and be really reading through them like a bored officer, because you can only fit two quests on your screen as a reminder and you are gonna miss some minor seemingly unrelated quest and its gonna softlock you from your goal and you will find out about it WEEk later, when you are starting to be…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wanted to enjoy this game Co-Op. Turns out proper Co-Op doesnt exist, because u already start with most stuff unlocked, compared to the single player variant of the game. Really sad.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is going to go down as one of my favorite games of all time. An amazing story written by some very talented writers, a cast of characters all wonderfully voice acted, and just a great world designed by the devs. Cons: there are bugs, nothing game breaking, mostly visual but it does ruin the immersion a little. Combat was not my favorite but it was serviceable. I dislike the fishing but fortunately beyond a turtorial quest it was optional. That said I enjoyed every minute of this game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best cozy game I've ever played! This is what the future of cozy/farming Sims should be. There's a real story, townspeople have real personalities and character arcs. I absolutely hated a few of the NPCs when I started and by the end I still hated some of them and some others really grew on me. The romance is also super well done!! You can go on dates, bring your SO to the mines or to do combat, they ride your horse with you... I never contributed to a Kickstarter before but I contributed…
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