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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Sheltered

Sheltered

Quality
72Popularity
30Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-91% $1.42
Buy Now
VS
Sheltered 2

Sheltered 2

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
42Popularity
27Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-81% $3.77
Buy Now

Winner

Sheltered wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
Sheltered
11 of 14 metrics
Sheltered 2
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.42 Wins
$3.77 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.49 Wins
$3.75 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-81% -
Sales Frequency
56 price changes Wins
40 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
62/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
82% positive Wins
45.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.4K Wins
910 -
Negative Steam Reviews
961 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20 -
25 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.3K Wins
2.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 -
23 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages
8 languages
Release Date
Mar 2016 -
Sep 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSheltered

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleSheltered 2

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Sheltered
Sheltered 2

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Sheltered

Sheltered

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.42Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +956% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +956% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +956% $14.99View
Sheltered 2

Sheltered 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $3.77Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +430% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +430% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +430% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Sheltered

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

82% positive (5,334 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 62/100 — mixed reception from critics
5,334 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.42 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.39)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-43% player decline
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Sheltered 2

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

46% positive (1,992 reviews) — mostly negative
1,992 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.77 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Historical low: $3.09 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsShelteredSheltered 2
Release Date
March 15, 2016
September 21, 2021
Developers
Unicube, Team 17 Digital Ltd
Unicube
Publishers
Team17 Digital Ltd
Team17
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
18
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Sheltered

No PC requirements data available

Sheltered 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580, 4 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Sheltered or Sheltered 2?

Sheltered won the comparison against Sheltered 2 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 Sheltered worth buying over Sheltered 2?

Based on the metrics, Sheltered 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. Sheltered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC

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