

Shelter 3
Might and Delight · 2021 · Adventure, Indie, Casual, Nature, Exploration
PC
Mixed51% · 32652Metacritic
Compare prices in Official Stores
Screenshots
About Shelter 3
Enter the wilderness and protect your calf and your herd from lurking predators and the looming threat of starvation. Make your way through the open landscapes as a majestic elephant.
About Shelter 3:
With so many mouths to feed, your journey will be a hard one. Use ancient knowledge to navigate through the world and discover new terrain and untrodden pathways, gaining wisdom as you do so.Be aware that you will need to make hard choices along the way. In the wild, all living creatures are put to the test and as an elephant, you’re not a predator but prey. Be alert and gather your herd during times of danger. Your herd is your family, shelter is your only hope, and survival your only goal.A Different Kind of Animal
Shelter 3 is a game where wisdom, empathy and leadership play an important role in your survival. Like its forebears, Shelter 3 invites you to inhabit the spirit of an animal. But where Shelter 2 centred on a lone lynx family, Shelter 3 lets you explore a different kind of animal existence as an elephant, where community is as important as family, and unity is key.Landscapes and fauna are rendered in mesmerising patterns and scored with an enchanting soundtrack by Retro Family, conjuring a magical world to lose yourself in. This new Shelter incarnation migrates to new territory and offers a new, magical experience that you won’t forget.What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
I bought this game on sell at $3.99 and I think that this is all that it is worth. I really did want to give this game a good review to help out its rating but I simply can't. One of the most underwhelming experiences I have ever had in a game. Shelter 2 was amazing and I expected this game to surpass that and I was so let down. I would not buy this game at full price and I wouldn't have too high expectations.1 found this helpful
i love all shelter games equally and always look for deeper meaning within the games, if you dont then this game isnt for you. Yeah its a walking simulator but it makes you think deeper. i enjoyed this Sad to see reviews at mixed aswell since i think this game is pretty emotional1 found this helpful
i like the story, its not as good as the other games but its still great in my opinion, and it has achievements that i can actually do unlike shelter two. and i like that you can take different paths. But i do feel like i was not very attached to my herd and that was something i really enjoyed about the first two games. but over all i did like it
This is a fun game! But the controls on laptop are hard. You have star/heaven visits with this....girl elephant. Oh, yea so you are the leader of a herd of elephants, and you have to journey to find the rest of your herd. So yea pretty fun!
it is a beautifull game and I was glad I got to play an elephant
Shelter 3, developed and published by Might and Delight, continues the studio’s distinctive approach to nature-focused storytelling by placing the player in the role of a matriarch elephant leading her herd across a vast and unforgiving landscape. Rather than emphasizing traditional survival mechanics or constant interaction, the game is built around the idea of a long, purposeful journey, one that mirrors the slow, deliberate movement of elephants themselves. From the outset, it is clear that Shelter 3 aims to be more of a contemplative experience than a conventional game, prioritizing atmosphere, symbolism, and emotional tone over challenge or complexity. Visually, Shelter 3 is immediately striking. The art style leans into a handcrafted, almost tapestry-like aesthetic, with layered textures, stylized environments, and a sense of scale that reinforces the enormity of the world and the vulnerability of the herd moving through it. Landscapes feel vast and sparse, often stretching far into the distance, which enhances the feeling of isolation and endurance. The animation of the elephants conveys weight and presence, making every step feel heavy and intentional. This visual identity…
Community reviews
—
0 reviews
Sign in to write a review.
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this game.











