Fallout Shelter (2017)

Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 81,792 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted yet occasionally stressful management sim where you build and care for an underground vault community while fending off wasteland dangers.

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What players say

Players call it a simple, grindy vault management sim with a satisfying loop of building, assigning workers, and sending dwellers on quests. Reviews split on longevity: some say it's fun for short sessions over weeks, while others warn of progress resets and repetitive late-game.

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