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My Time at Portia vs Kyma

My Time at Portia and Kyma both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. My Time at Portia (2019) is 2 years older than Kyma (2021). Kyma is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than My Time at Portia (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 experience. 12,030 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Kyma

Choose Kyma if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kyma launched in 2021.

Both My Time at Portia and Kyma sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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

My Time at Portia vs Kyma — Steam metadata comparison
My Time at Portia — Steam game coverMy Time at PortiaKyma — Steam game coverKyma
Released20192021
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, CasualIndie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price29.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews91.8% positive (12,030 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPathea GamesKidness

Side by side

My Time at Portia vs Kyma — FAQ

Should I play My Time at Portia or Kyma first?
If you want chronology, My Time at Portia (2019) came out before Kyma (2021). 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 My Time at Portia and Kyma similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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.
Does My Time at Portia run on Steam Deck?
Yes — My Time at Portia is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kyma doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.