Rebuilding Civilization One Commission at a Time

My Time At Portia drops players into a charming post-apocalyptic world where humanity has rebuilt society around crafting workshops. Taking over your father's abandoned workshop in the colorful town of Portia, you'll transform a dusty workspace into the region's premier crafting operation through careful resource management and community relationships.

Workshop Management and Crafting Systems

The core gameplay revolves around fulfilling commissions from townsfolk and the Commerce Guild. Using your father's old handbook and workbench, you'll gather raw materials through mining, logging, and scavenging ruins. Each commission requires specific items crafted through multi-step processes, from simple furniture to complex machinery that helps rebuild Portia's infrastructure.

Resource Gathering Across Diverse Environments

Portia's world offers multiple ways to collect materials. Mining in abandoned ruins yields rare metals and relics from the old world, while the surrounding wilderness provides wood, stone, and other natural resources. The life simulation elements extend beyond crafting—you can grow crops on your land, raise livestock, and even go fishing to supplement your workshop's income and resources.

Building Relationships in Post-Apocalyptic Society

The town's residents each have distinct personalities, schedules, and storylines that unfold as you build friendships. Some relationships can develop into romance, complete with dating mechanics and marriage options. These social connections aren't just flavor—many commissions come directly from townspeople, and stronger relationships often lead to better rewards and exclusive requests.

Competitive Workshop Rankings and Town Development

Your workshop competes against other artisans in Portia, with rankings determined by commission completion speed and quality. Success brings recognition and access to more lucrative projects that directly impact the town's growth. Major commissions might involve building bridges, restoring monuments, or creating infrastructure that visibly changes Portia's landscape.

Mysteries Beneath the Surface

While daily workshop life provides the main structure, Portia hides deeper secrets in its underground ruins. These areas contain remnants of advanced pre-apocalypse technology and lore about what caused civilization's collapse. Exploring these dangerous but rewarding locations requires better equipment and often ties into the game's overarching narrative about rebuilding and understanding the past.

Long-Term Progression and Customization

Character development happens through skill trees that improve crafting efficiency, combat abilities, and social interactions. Your workshop itself grows from a basic setup to an industrial operation with multiple machines, storage systems, and decorative elements. The sandbox nature means players can focus on different aspects—some might prioritize romance and social life, while others chase the top workshop ranking through pure efficiency.