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My Time at Portia vs The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法

My Time at Portia and The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 (2018) is 1 year older than My Time at Portia (2019). The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than My Time at Portia (1.99 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 a Simulation experience. 12,030 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法

Choose The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 launched in 2018.

Both My Time at Portia and The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 sit in Indie, Adventure, 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.

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My Time at Portia vs The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 — Steam metadata comparison
My Time at Portia — Steam game coverMy Time at PortiaThe way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 — Steam game coverThe way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法
Released20192018
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, CasualIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price29.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews91.8% positive (12,030 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPathea Gamesnitopu

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My Time at Portia vs The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 — FAQ

Should I play My Time at Portia or The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 first?
If you want chronology, The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 (2018) 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 My Time at Portia and The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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. The way to defeat the Archfiend / 打倒魔王的方法 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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