Choose Mad Digger
Choose Mad Digger if it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mad Digger launched in 2017.
Mad Digger vs My Time at Portia
Mad Digger and My Time at Portia both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Mad Digger (2017) is 2 years older than My Time at Portia (2019). My Time at Portia scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Mad Digger (63% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose My Time at Portia
Choose My Time at Portia if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. 12,030 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Mad Digger and My Time at Portia sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mad Digger |  My Time at Portia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63% positive (81 reviews) | 91.8% positive (12,030 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Berezka | Pathea Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Mad Digger (2017) is 2 years older than My Time at Portia (2019).
- My Time at Portia scores higher on Steam reviews (91.8% positive) than Mad Digger (63% positive).
- Mad Digger is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than My Time at Portia (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- My Time at Portia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mad Digger has no Deck rating yet.
Mad Digger vs My Time at Portia — FAQ
- Should I play Mad Digger or My Time at Portia first?
- If you want chronology, Mad Digger (2017) came out before My Time at Portia (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Mad Digger and My Time at Portia similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.