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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

My Time at Portia

My Time at Portia

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
84Popularity
37Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−87% $4.02
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VS
Return from Core

Return from Core

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
62Popularity
26Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 3 hours
−68% $5.36
Buy Now

Winner

My Time at Portia wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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My Time at Portia
13 of 15 metrics
Return from Core
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.02 Wins
$5.36 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.16 Wins
$10.19 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-68% -
Sales Frequency
216 price changes Wins
83 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91.5% positive Wins
75.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
34.8K Wins
1.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.9K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.0K -
400 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
278 Wins
14 -
Steam Recommendations
34.6K Wins
1.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
91 Wins
35 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2019 -
Jul 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItMy Time at Portia

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeReturn from Core

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
My Time at Portia
Return from Core

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

My Time at Portia

My Time at Portia

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Return from Core

Return from Core

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My Time at Portia

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

92% positive (34,814 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
34,814 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.02 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Strong +25% player growth
278 concurrent players — smaller but active
34,814 total reviews — proven game with large community

Return from Core

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (1,613 reviews) — mostly positive
1,613 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$5.36 — very accessible price
68% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +112%
17 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsMy Time at PortiaReturn from Core
Release Date
January 15, 2019
July 17, 2025
Developers
Pathea Games
顽核社 Funcore Club
Publishers
Focus Entertainment
2P Games, Shochiku
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
91
35

My Time at Portia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel i7 Processor
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX960+
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Return from Core

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Which is better: My Time at Portia or Return from Core?

My Time at Portia won the comparison against Return from Core based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is My Time at Portia worth buying over Return from Core?

Based on the metrics, My Time at Portia won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Return from Core currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC

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