My Time At Sandrock spent quite some time in early access with regular updates and additions being made to the game, and by the time of the full release, it built up quite a robust suite of features. Included in that line-up is an astounding 21 romance options, with 12 bachelors in total and nine bachelorettes. Players can date their favorites, marry them, and even have children in this wholesome post-apocalyptic life sim RPG.

Relationships in My Time At Sandrock are an extra, optional thing, and marriage is not required, but the option to date, propose, and have kids with a favorite NPC can add a lot of value to the game. Plus, having a strong friendship with NPCs can unlock perks, character-specific questlines, and even give cheaper rates on goods and services. While potential partners are plentiful in My Time at Sandrock, some are definitely better candidates than others.

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Pen

Self-Proclaimed Protector Of Sandrock

Pen is a strong character with an extravagant style and a bit of a pride issue. He has named himself the Protector of Sandrock and an Enforcer of the Church of the Light, but comes across more as a supervillain than a superhero. His remarks on others’ appearances can be a bit cruel, and he’s an arrogant person overall.

Although Pen can be entertaining, he’s perhaps My Time at Sandrock‘s least enticing bachelor. Unlike most Sandrock romances, Pen also ultimately can’t be married, although he’s still possible to date.

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Miguel

Pastor Of The Church Of The Light

Like Pen, Miguel has more of a supervillain aura than a respectable church pastor in My Time At Sandrock. He is a very clever person and has strong feelings about how the church and Sandrock itself should be run, but not much kindness. He does, however, have a strong work ethic and is good friends with everyone affiliated with the church.

With most My Time at Sandrock bachelors and bachelorettes, you could choose a gift to give them at random and have a reasonable chance of them liking it. Miguel, however, dislikes more items than he likes, so his crankiness also makes winning his heart unusually difficult.

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Catori

Owner Of The Golden Goose & Catori’s Museum

Catori has impressive goals of creating a world-renown entertainment complex, the Golden Goose, in My Time At Sandrock and previously divorced her husband for not being supportive enough of her dreams. She has a son who she left with her Ma when she came to Sandrock in order to focus on her dreams.

Catori is sweet, but her intense dedication to her work can be a bit off-putting. That being said, if you want a complex story where she eventually becomes more open to romance, this can be rewarding.

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Grace

Cook At The Blue Moon Saloon

Grace is one of the characters in My Time At Sandrock who just feels like there needs to be a little more development for her. Her character is very shy, and she is an archeology student working on a thesis while staying in Sandrock. She is the cook at the Blue Moon Saloon, but is actually quite awful at cooking.

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Unsuur

Member Of The Civil Corps

Unsuur has a mysterious past, and nobody really knows of his life before he joined the Civil Corps. Despite being very quiet, he is hardworking and kind. Unsuur requires a little more understanding and patience than some of the other characters, but is also a very interesting and wonderful NPC. He works hard to keep Sandrock safe and is friendly with all the animals in My Time at Sandrock.

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Arvio

Owner Of By The Stairs

Arvio is Amirah’s brother, and both of them came to Sandrock to open their own shops. He is a talented and hardworking entrepreneur who is always trying to rise above his difficult upbringing. He loves Amirah and would do anything for her, which is a very sweet relationship to watch. At times, his determination can come across a bit too much like a used car salesperson, with more of a focus on making money than building relationships with others.

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Elsie

Rancher

Elsie grew up in Sandrock on a ranch and is very fond of animals and a great horseback rider. She is caring and loyal, although very wary of newcomers to the area. Between her clothing and some of her dialogue, she comes across as a bit immature, and it is hard not to see her as a child or teenager.

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Qi

Director Of The Research Center

Qi may not be the most charismatic of characters, but he is an accomplished scientist from Vega 5 and a very sweet guy once a player chooses to get to know him better. In My Time At Sandrock he focuses on research a lot, even forgetting to eat quite often, and is a fan of robots and old cartoons.

As a nice throwback to My Time At Portia, he is best friends with Mint from that game. Qi can be a particularly cute option, even if he isn’t one of the most complex.

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Venti

Member Of The Eufaula Salvage Team

Venti has the adorable fact of sharing a name with a Starbucks cup, and she’s a cheerful and optimistic character despite growing up in a junkyard. Her life has been hard, fighting for scraps to eat, and she is a hard worker as a result. She is the youngest on the Eufaula Salvage team and nice, but given her difficult history, she often seems as though her personality should be a bit more developed and distinct.

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Logan

Wanted Criminal

For players who prefer the “bad boys,” Logan is quite literally a wanted criminal in My Time At Sandrock with a reckless nature. He has strong opinions on justice and his backstory is quite well-developed. It is interesting to get to know him and put the pieces of his story together and decide whether he truly is an evil bandit or just misunderstood.

That being said, Logan’s best moments can take quite a while to arrive. If you’re looking for the story to get interesting more quickly, you may want to look elsewhere. For the patient, Logan can be hard to beat.