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Sheltered

Post-apocalyptic survival management centered on a family's underground shelter

Unicube, Team 17 Digital Ltd · Published by Team17 Digital Ltd · Released Mar 15, 2016

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Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 5,704
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 23 in 30 days
Players
36
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Jul 16, 2019
Minimum PC
HD 4600
1 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 62/100 (critic reviews)

What is Sheltered?

Sheltered is a single-player, 2D survival management game set after a nuclear disaster. You keep a family alive in an underground bunker by managing supplies, maintaining and expanding the shelter, crafting equipment, and sending family members into the wasteland to scavenge.

For you if...

  • +you like planning around scarce food, water, and supplies
  • +you enjoy risky scavenging trips and difficult survival choices

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike directing characters through their daily routines
  • −you want survival runs with little resource pressure
  • −you need a detailed tutorial to get started

What players say

82% of 5,704 reviews are positive · 91% of 23 in the last 30 days

Players praise the shelter-building and the pressure of scavenging for supplies. They complain about constant character micromanagement, a clunky interface, and runs that become repetitive once the shelter is stable.

Players over time

▼ -9% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 48 players on Oct 3, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Sheltered system requirements

Minimum: HD 4600, 1 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Dual Core CPU
Graphics
GeForce 7800, AMD HD 4600, Intel HD Graphics 3000 or above
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
600 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Note: In some instances, systems may require model specific drivers. If your system manufacturers no longer support hardware under this category, it may not be possible to run this title. Should this be the case, we are unable to assist you and recommend that you pursue support from your respective system manufacturer.

Does Sheltered have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Sheltered run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Gamepad not enabled by default
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
18
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese.

Does Sheltered use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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