Shelter vs Smushi Come Home
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shelter wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shelter is $17.32 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shelter | Smushi Come Home |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 62 | 53 |
| Quality | 70 | 79 |
| Value | 80 | 44 |
| Popularity | 28 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.67 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.8% positive | 99.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Shelter | Smushi Come Home |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 28, 2013 | June 10, 2023 |
| Developers | Might and Delight | SomeHumbleOnion |
| Publishers | Might and Delight | Mooneye Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 7 (or later) |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.0 GHz dual core | 3.5 GHz processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 8 series, Radeon HD 5xxx | GeForce GTX 460 (1024 MB) or equivalent | Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 800 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shelter or Smushi Come Home?
Shelter won the comparison against Smushi Come Home based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Shelter worth buying over Smushi Come Home?
Based on the metrics, Shelter won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Shelter currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC