My Time at Sandrock

One of the best games I have ever played. The story, characters and everything are just done so well. Only game of this genre I enjoy, highly recommend!

Game is seriously good. All the mechanics are fun the art style is unique and isn't just re-branded unreal assets. Story is fun, romance is fun.

The DLC...is a bit jankey because the romance one is fun but it doesn't recognize that someone isn't a romantic partner if they are one of the four xD so you can just walk up and talk to them like they are your wife/husband

main game is still a 10/10 for me (DON'T BUY THIS ON SWITCH IT IS A TERRIBLE PORT)

Quickly becomes addicting. I feel like there isn't always enough time to play this game. Currently in the middle of the storyline and I just love how alive sandrock feels. Every NPC has their own little niche and that getting to know them more feels so satisfying. i can't wait for the new my time series (my time at evershine) to come out.

Good game, longer story than expected which was a pleasant surprise.

So far its reminding me exactly of My Time in Portia, with a different back drop, animals to kill and enemies. Right off in the first few quests, you are challenged with patience trials, because the materials needed to make anything are real world complicated and or expensive to get. I'm barely eating in this game, just like in real life. Lol. But the challenge is what makes it worth it. I've already died once by chicken.

A cozy, fun game with excellent writing and characters! The story was engaging and the humor in dialogue was top notch.

I have to admit i really enjoy this series. From the story telling to the adventures, even the workshop mechanics, its just a nice change to a game, and I love playing it. I cant wait for Evershine to come out.

This game is a blast. It is just as good as portia if not better as a sequel game should me

I was genuinely taken aback by how much I enjoyed My Time at Sandrock. After nearly 200 hours of gameplay, I’m still uncovering new surprises and delights around every corner. The attention to detail is remarkable, and the game boasts a captivating and original storyline that keeps you engaged. It’s infused with a delightful sense of humor that adds to the charm.

What truly stands out are the lovingly crafted characters, each of whom quickly captured my heart. They come with their own unique stories and personalities that make every interaction feel meaningful. The option to marry and start your own family adds an endearing layer to the gameplay, allowing for a deeper connection to the world.

Overall, the game is an absolute joy to play, and I can hardly wait to see what the upcoming My Time titles have in store!

It took me a long time to get around to getting this game because, to be frank, I just couldn't handle Portia. There was a lot wrong with Portia that turned me away from looking at this one and it turns out that was a mistake. They improved so much, they listened to the problems and made changes and made things better. The characters are better, the designs are better, the wait times for your resources are so much better and you can play at your own pace without your rivals picking up your slack and making you feel rushed (which was one of my problems with Portia as well) and the art style is so much better too as in Portia the character's wide eyes stared into my soul and kinda scared me. but i digress as this isn't a review for Portia.

Sandrock took what they made with Portia to a new level and I loved every moment. In fact my ADHD butt usually never completes a game. I think I have only made a large game like this to completion once every couple of years as most games I get bored of and move on to a new game after a week or two. There was enough to hold my interest, the story was inviting, the characters were fun, the romantic options gave some great choices especially making me work for one of them and that one being a really great option. There was also enough to do that if i got bored of one thing i could explore, mine, take commissions, talk to townsfolk and a huge amount of side stories to keep me interested between all the main missions. I don't think since I have played raft I got to feel a little hollow spot where a game was filling now that I am done. The only down side was that leveling got a bit grindy at the end there but that happens sometimes. I suspect that like everything else they improved on with this game they will improve on that with the next one.

The game was worth it and the only good thing in waiting for so long to actually get into this one is that maybe I won't have to wait too terribly long for Evershine to fill that little hole finishing this game has left in me. The down side is the kickstarter for Evershine is done and for the first time I might have been into supporting one. I will just have to wait until release date to give all the support these developers deserve for working so hard and giving me a great experience. I will be here on the edge of my seat waiting for you. And heck, I always wait till things go on sale but I think for the first time I will most likely pay full price for the next game.

all the characters are so amazing and cute (except miguel..... im an avid miguel hater....) and you never get bored playing cause there is so much you can do <3333

I had wet eyes as the credits rolled. I enjoyed this game so, so much and was so sad when I beat the game. The characters have so much personality and heart and it was so easy to have real feelings about them, good or bad. The story was excellent and engaging, and same with the gameplay. I really am so sad it's over - but I loved "my time in Sandrock" so much that I will definitely be back - whether that means replaying the game again or revisiting my save file from time to time. I for sure recommend this game. In order to also give some constructive feedback, I will note that the game could be quite buggy sometimes. There were times over my playthrough that it would freeze and I would have to force-close it and restart from the last auto-save.

I only have 55hours as of now and I know that I will be putting in more time. Absolutely great game. There are so many funny interactions with the characters <3

Off the top of my head:
1. Watching paint dry with Unsuur (How fun, right?)
2. Arvio getting in trouble by the pastor for plastering his face in the train station to advertise his store (Totally not narcissistic!!)
3. Qi building a mirror for Pen, while Pen harasses Qi daily basically showing up saying "Are you done? Are you done? Are you done yet?" All for Pen to be too mesmerized by his muscleness and having to be set free
4. Fighting monsters side by side with Pen to prove our love while he makes comments of my arms and thighs... (Good times and very normal)

Can you tell Pen is my favorite yet? There is so much more to do. Definitely a huge improvement from My Time at Portia.

Also... They let you adopt a cute owl named CoCo, that's enough for me.

I'm satisfied:-)

10/10 I love how much content this game has, every minute has been an enjoyable time sink and at the time of writing I'm not even halfway through the game

Beautiful, it's very unique. quite confusing at first, but as you keep playing it, you'll understand the flow.

I absolutely, positively ADORE Sandrock. My PC couldn't handle the game at the time, so while I have the game on steam, it shows I haven't played alot. However, I have played the game on my Switch and let me just say it has been amazing. I've run into very little issues with the game, most of the characters are charming, and the story kept me invested. I've played it like 3 times now. It's an absolute comfort and I'm so so excited to see what Evershine will be like. I feel bad I missed out on supporting it on Kickstarter but I'm definitely keeping an eye on Pathea games from now on. Definitely give the game a try if you like cozy games with a rich storytelling.

0/10, fr
If u wanna try this in multiplayer, just dont
I played it in mp, and all what game can offer to u is grinding
Just grinding for nothing
No story, no events, nothing. U cant even race w each other (lie on screenshot)
On the last level u basically cant reach lvl 20 w/o greending as hard as u can.
From lvl 19 to 20 u need to spend like 30 hpurs+ making same tasks each day.
Bcs "main story tasks" are not enough to reach it
And trust me, I was greeding whole this time, and now, I just need to do it 10times more, no thanks
My worst expirence in coop games this janre.

This is a really enjoyable crafting game with simulation elements. The story and world are fantastic. Very enjoyable so far.

Great game, but the main story took a lot longer to complete than I expected. You will definitely get your money's worth out of this game

When you conclude that 600 hours spent of life were not in vain and that you enjoyed every second, the only thing left is to say :thank you Pathea <3
Perfect choice of voices (especially for Fang) Beautiful personal stories. A great measure of humor .Justic and Unsuur you guys rock ! . The only downside is the lack of more dialog options when you get close to someone. I guess it wasn't made in 600 hours :)
Multiplayer was a surprise, it still is since I haven't finished. I wish you added some things from multiplayer to single. For example painting. All in all, a very positive surprise with this mod.

I love this game! The main story was so much fun! It balances comedy and seriousness really well.
Also, the characters were amazing! I loved every character's part in the story, and a big plus that the romanceable characters were all different heights!

I can't wait for the next game!

I highly recommend it!!! 😊

It's already addictive. If you liked the first one, definitely pick this one up. Even if you haven't played the first one, grab one of the two. Excellent games. Fulfills the Stardew itch. I actually like the commissions and building aspect of it a lot. Controls may be a bit odd at first, but I got used to them quickly. I prefer to use a mix of controller and mouse and keyboard as straight controller only is not great. But the mix is perfect.

Excellent story and atmosphere, plenty of choices in romanceable characters. Gameplay loop is excellent for those who like collection games.

One of the most immersive games I've ever played. The socializing, the way your workshop and the town progress as you play, the little holidays, the season changing. The game really sucks you in and makes you care about the town and the people (most of them anyway).

I was hesitant to play this because I didn't quite click with My Time at Portia, but wow this is awesome. They have put so much polish and effort into the game that it is easily one of my top 5 farming/small town games and better writing than anything I can remember from Natsume Harvest Moon. All the characters feel distinct and well written. The plot is very much saturday morning cartoon vibes until things start getting real dramatic. I started with the monster whisperer DLC so the water grind was very chill and combat never felt dangerous.

Pen's VA Alex Ross is awesome <3 (I can't believe he also did Owen!)

Fun! Feels like an upgraded version on My Time in Portia. Good times resource gathering, mining, and building stuff. There is some combat fighting, but very easy, even for a casual player like me. Enjoyable and relaxing game.

I play a lot of cozy games primarily Stardew Valley. What I love about My time at Sandrock is you get all the things that I loved about Stardew but you aren't forced to only farm. Sandrock gives you a bit more action and interesting things to do with your time other than farming. I like having options and you still get the marriage aspect as well as the immersive world. It's fun getting to know the characters and learning different trades.

623 hours logged into My Time at Portia. Another wonderful title, but it's still chock-full of bugs, and the optimization for performance still aren't quite there. Though that is true, I just recently got an RTX 3060, and it has been great playing another My Time game.

If you have the money and it's on sale, then get it, but if you are into life sims where you can date NPC's while progressing through the story, this might not be the game for you. For some NPC's(maybe most), you have to wait until towards the end of the storyline to even take them out on a date, regardless of whether or not you have a maxed out relationship with them. For me personally, I like to start dating as soon as possible to add to the richness of the story/plot so you can adventure together. Pretty annoying, but I guess this gives you time to consider your options with other NPC's if you somehow lose interest in the person you originally wanted to romance? I don't know. It's the worst feeling ever getting rejected when you have a maxed out relationship with an NPC.

The fact that you can't put down fencing/walls in your own yard is also pretty ludicrous. Absolutely terrible when in my Time at Portia, a game with far less customization options, gives you the option to do this with no hassle.

If you have the money, and it's on sale, definitely get it. My Time at Portia has some of the greatest soundtracks from any video game, and some of My Time at Sandrock's OST's can just about match My Time at Portia, which is pretty insane. Just make sure that you have at LEAST an RTX 3060. The frame drops can still get pretty bad with this title. I can't believe I'm saying this, but after 80+ hours, i can't recommend this game. Great story, buy bogged down by too many bugs, problems, and inconsistencies.

it's a good refresh from farming sim because it isn't so focused on farming and much more on crafting. But I'm still amazed that they make a game with battling being such a central feature of the game with such a broken crappy battling system. I mean it. Battling is just so bad that you have no challenge and not room for making strategies because it's so easy to handle. If you value a battling system, don't go for this game because you're gonna be frustrated. As I don't care, it's not a downer because I can focus on other things in the game and not be bothered to think much when battling, but I do feel like it's a little shameful that they released such a crappy battling mechanics when it's something so central to the story..

Could not put this game down. The characters have wonderful and unique personalities, the building aspect was fun and engaging and the story line was realistic and charming. It takes the best of farm/building/romance sims and puts them all in to one. Cannot wait for the next chapter.

From the creators of My Time at Portia comes My Time at Sandrock, the latest over-ambitious Farm Sim in the My Time at series.

From a graphical standpoint, the game looks terrific. The building mechanics are more polished this time around, and more care and attention has been put into the voice acting. However, the game suffers in the actual 'game' department. It's functional, if a bit unpolished, but ultimately does not hold my attention long enough for me to care about Sandrock or the people in it.

And, like the last time, they're on Kickstarter looking to make a new one.

I will not be giving these games any more of My Time.

Genuinely one of my favorite games of all time, just the sheer vast amounts of quality of life changes they added after portia makes the game worth buying, I do have to say that it sometimes feels like there's nothing really to do during the day while you're waiting for the next story beat. And the fact that one of the love interests doesn't become dateable until very late in the story is somewhat irritating, but all in all I adore this game and I'm super excited to see where evershine takes us!

Definitely better than My Time at Portia in terms of quality of life features. The only downside is that early game is way less forgiving than My Time at Portia. The weekly ruin fee is 200 instead of the usual 100, and fishing isn't as good as it was in Portia, as evidence to the constant "Sand Trap is too small" messages I'm getting. Not to mention, the Fast Travel system now cost Gols to use, instead of being free. Tin is [slightly] harder to get, so you won't be able to do one of the early main story missions as easily. In order to unlock lower depths of the ruins, you have to find the doorway that is sparkling further in the current layer/depth. Inventory Management is still a bit of a pain, but the new sort option is amazing, and will even auto-store items if you're looking in a storage container that has items stored that are in your bag/backpack. (Auto-Storing also stores to nearby storage containers, not just the one you're looking in.) Combat is a little more involved this time with a new "Break" system, which if Guild Wars 2 has taught me anything, is going to be my worst enemy on higher difficulty enemies.

Besides all that, I think my biggest annoyance is the game's reliance on gating your recipes to the main story. The Guild Commerce Store has the majority of the recipes needed for the in-between materials for higher end items/gear/etc. But they aren't sold until you get to certain parts of the story, even if you can get the base materials for those recipes hours ahead of time. Combat is quite annoying sometimes. Like the first game, combat will often have you attack through or past enemies, forcing you to turn toward them often. The new Break system doesn't stop skills either for most enemies, even though it feels like it should.

Game has a tendency to become highly unstable if left running for hours even if paused on a menu.

This game is jam packed full of content, it's hilarious and strange and SUPER interesting. The lore is really cool, but also a play on current socio-economic issues. You can build, decorate, fight, ride a horsey (and other animals), collect pets, romance, explore, there's even dungeons. I can't believe how HUGE this game is. I'm very excited for their next game, I absolutely LOVED this one.

Awesome game, really. There is everything you need in a game, and all of it is well made. A perfect experience to have in one's life. Recommend it to everyone.

It is so fun to be able to take most quests at your own pace, making friends with the NPCs actually takes work which is nice compared to how easy it is in other games, the combat element actually feels like it matters rather than just having better tools, you need the better level. It's just an all around fun game. And the creatures are super cute which is a bonus.

Its addicting and fun. Just when you think you know the game, something new happens. I really really like the mining! Also, its pretty.

this game is super cute and has a surprisingly intriguing plot that I honestly did not expect. If you're a fan of Stardew-like farming sims, you should absolutely check out the my time series

Such an amazing experience, and one that hits close to home, as the game reminded me of one of my most favorite PS2 games "Barnyard" :p.

My Time At Sandrock is a sequel to My Time At Portia with better graphics, more balanced economy (Sadly Fishing is nerfed..), and more variety in the combat system with the addition of Firearms and a ton of unique weapons with their own movesets. However, the game is set in a DESERT.

At first I honestly found the environment ugly and frankly preferred the more luscious greenery of Portia with the hills and rivers, but the developers managed to make a dying town in a barren Desert as INTERESTING as Portia's more cozy, peaceful experience. While Portia's builder takes over the workshop after his/her father retires, offering a wholesome experience with the player trying to rebuild their family's workshop back to it's former glory and getting to know the townies their father used to cherish, much like Stardew Valley, Sandrock does not follow the same premise, instead you're being employed by the town to replace a retiring builder and you find yourself in a town that you have no connection to whatsoever, even worse the town has No rivers, No Trees, and a ton of trash lying around. It is the builder's job to transform this dying old town into


Just like Portia and Barnyard in the PS2, you feel good when you make upgrades and see your progress in buildings and structures around you. In Barnyard you upgrade the Barn and more and more NPCs use your upgrades and start hanging out and using the upgrades you made. Sandrock follows the same formula,
but SCALES it up with bigger structures bigger buildings and bigger upgrades that push the story forward in a way that gives you satisfaction not seen before in previous installments of the franchise. While Portia's community upgrades aim to better the quality of life, Sandrock gets deeper, the builder not only tries to better the quality of life by building upgrades but also solve problems left by previous generations.

In conclusion, Sandrock has been a great experience with surprising plot twists, funny dialogues and an amazing cast of characters that evolve and grow throughout the game.

This game has so much content it's unbelievable. Usually I can never finish a game, but I honestly can't put this one down. 10/10, no notes.

Went into the game not quite knowing what to expect having not played Portia, but oh boy did I quickly become hooked and sandrock is now solidly in my top 10. The building system was easy to learn, the story was intriguing with lovable characters and before I knew it I blinked and had 200 hours in the game. The story does drag near the end and sometimes npc pathing can get a bit wacky, but at this point the bumbleants breaking into my workshop just lets me know i've been playing too long and it's time to log out.

Super fun second iteration of the My Time series. Really awesome story line. I've had the game since early access and they only make it better with each update. Great cut-scenes, interesting character development and fun game play. I really enjoy the challenges that some of the time management aspects put on you without being exceedingly stressful. Cannot wait for the 3rd part in the series.

It's a worthy follow up to My Time at Portia. Not too frustrating, just a little bit, enough to keep engaged for a long session. Based on my experience so far, I would recommend this game.

I absolutely love this game! It has everything a cozy gamer is looking for. From it's farming, building, game play, down to the story line, there is never a boring moment. I highly recommend this game!

I absolutely love games that keep me busy and this game checks all the boxes!! The missions are fun and searching for materials doesn't feel like a chore. This is a game you can easily sink hours and hours into and enjoy every moment.

Really love how MTAS is a hard-working game. It's always like your working non-stop constructing things for the quests, especially if they have a time limit. The storylines and cutscenes are great and can be dramatic. It's one of my favourite farm sims alongside its prequel, Sun Haven, Coral Island and Fields of Mistria (currently in early access). I have at least 40 hours in all these games. I really enjoy this game and would definitely recommend trying it out after Portia. I'm also looking forward into the third game in the My Time series.

I love this game so much, definitely one of my favorite life sim games out there. The stories are great, the characters are charming and the quests are also pretty good. The graphics are also really good. There's so many things you can do in this game which makes me enjoy it so much.

I really do enjoy the game, I can't get enough of it. I do wish that you could do more with the kids, like sit with your newborn in your arms, or actually can take the family out on a date and they enjoy the rides. Also wish you could do more about the outer and interior decor. But overall its a really good game.

I played My Time at Portia and enjoyed it, so I thought I'd give Sandrock a try. I did NOT expect to be so obsessed with this game. I love everything about MTaS, from the characters to the dialogue to the story to the gameplay loop... it blew me away. I cannot wait for the 3rd installment in this series, and I HIGHLY recommend Sandrock!

I put off playing this game because I thought the graphics were unappealing. Once I got around to playing it though, I was hooked. My Time at Sandrock is one of the most well-designed games I've ever played. The story and setting are amazing - thorough, unique, and immersion. And the gameplay is exceptionally well balanced.... 100+ hours and it never felt grinding.
Don't sleep on Sandrock if you like cozy games!

*SO* much to do to keep me playing, it's great! 185 hours in and I haven't even finished the main storyline, let alone the side-quests!