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Metacritic 7310+

My Time At Portia

Team17 Digital|2019RPGSimulationCasual

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

67/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

57/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Creativity

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

My Time at Portia is a charming and engaging life simulation game that offers a wealth of creative and cognitive benefits. Its focus on community, crafting, and exploration provides a positive and enriching experience. Encourage your child to manage their time effectively, perhaps by setting daily in-game goals or time limits, to ensure a balanced play experience.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Creativity4/5
Reading & Language4/5
Positive Social4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
68
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
53
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
35
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)57/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Game features a wide range of NPCs, including female characters, and emphasizes relationship building and community interaction, making it highly probable for two female characters to converse about topics other than men.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is excellent for developing planning, resource management, and social skills. It also offers opportunities for creative expression through building and customization, and encourages reading and critical thinking through its narrative choices.

What your child develops

My Time at Portia offers a rich, open-world simulation experience that fosters creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving through workshop management, resource gathering, and community building. Players develop social-emotional skills by interacting with a diverse cast of NPCs, forming relationships, and making ethical choices that impact the town. The game encourages reading and language comprehension through extensive dialogue and lore, while also providing opportunities for fine motor skill development and hand-eye coordination through crafting and combat.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~5hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

My Time at Portia is a simulation open world RPG game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humans are few and relics from the past are everywhere.