Buy it if you like
- Graphics: 88 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 80 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 77 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 4k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
63% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews37% are complaints
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
88 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The lighting, sunsets, waterfalls, the whole scenery, is just so beautiful, that, even though it's just a game, it takes your breath away.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
80 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
And while the gameplay can be repetitive, it's entertaining enough for a single run of the game.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
77 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Shelter is a beautifully emotional and story-driven experience that captures the struggles and tenderness of motherhood in the wild.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
31 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design complements this aesthetic beautifully — the rustle of leaves, the chirp of insects, and the soft cries of the cubs merge into a soundscape that feels alive.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Every level provides different amounts of difficulty to keep the game fun.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Graphics88 reviews
Gameplay80 reviews
Story77 reviews
Audio31 reviews
Difficulty10 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Interface83% still recommend
Bugs78% still recommend
Performance75% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $3.74.
4 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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