Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a Adventure, Casual game from Might and Delight with a 91% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Might and Delight
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 91% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2
Processor: 2.6 GHz single core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 400 series, ATI Radeon HD 2xxx
Storage: 2 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
Processor: 2.6 GHz single core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB shared or dedicated RAM (ATI or NVIDIA)
Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig)
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, melancholic, short game, and exploration.
Best for players who want emotional story, melancholic, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and unclear onboarding.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
Steam review snapshots
[h3]A beautiful exploration of separation, friendship and the power of the purr![/h3] Now and then you stumble upon a game that is…One of the stages is a rather lovely stealth section that actually works great, and I never thought I'd want a full…Overall this is a game that should be enjoyed first and foremost for its emotional storytelling, and despite its odd appearance this…Now this is a short game, and with a speedrunning mentality you could probably race through it in under an hour, but…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, casual filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.