Shelter 2 is a Adventure, Casual game from Might and Delight with a 85% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Might and Delight
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $24.99
- Review signal
- 85% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig)
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 2 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X version Lion 10.7 or later
Processor: 2.6 GHz single core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 1 GB 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: 2 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
Shelter 2 is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, exploration, survival crafting, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
This time around we follow a mother lynx as she feeds and defends her cubs in an open world that shifts its…[b]Conclusion:[/b] Highly recommended if you enjoy wildlife simulation games with an emotional twist.The world is rendered in a patchwork art style that evokes watercolor illustrations and cut-paper landscapes.Viewed as a whole, Shelter 2 is less a traditional survival game and more an artistic meditation on parenthood, vulnerability, and the…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, casual filtered by relaxing, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.