# Sheltered

> Post-apocalyptic survival and disaster management simulation game. (iPhone/iPad app by Team17 Digital Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltered/id1217949099 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234)
- Category: Games, Strategy
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 355 App Store ratings · 256 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 402 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2017-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltered/id1217949099/reviews.md

## What is Sheltered?

Sheltered is a post-apocalyptic disaster management game that gives a whole new meaning to the term “nuclear family”. Given a head-start over the billions lost in a nuclear holocaust, you must gather as many supplies as possible en route to the concrete underground shelter that will soon become your family home for the foreseeable dire future.

As the overwhelming despair of this new world surrounds you, how will you survive? Your approach to the countless moral choices you’ll be faced with on a daily basis, could be the difference between the lives of your family or their unfortunate end. Resources are scarce though, with barely enough to cling desperately to life for another day you’re already faced with a monumental choice. Who will you send to venture out into the vast unforgiving wasteland? Whilst exploration is a traumatic experience, the weapons you can craft from resources could tip the scales of life or death in your favour. Assaults from feral beasts and roaming factions are endlessly closing in, imminent and deadly risks surround you.
 ‘Violence is never the answer’… Maybe you once believed that, but combat may now be your only option for survival. As you and your family grow and progress, so do their skills, attributes and weaknesses. Ensure that they’re well equipped as you strategize, securing victory against those who threaten the survival of your family in tense turn based combat.

## Key features

- Disaster management
- Resource gathering
- Moral decision-making
- Shelter defense
- Crafting weapons
- Turn-based combat
- Family skill development

## Chart rankings

- #139 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of Sheltered?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Poor controls and UI
- 🍔 Difficulty finding food
- 🔍 Lack of tutorial and explanations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Expedition parties disappearing
- Shower functionality issues
- Inventory management problems
- Freezing and crashing on load

**Most requested features**

- Add sandbox mode
- Improve expedition system
- Implement cloud save
- Update for larger screens
- Add more content and updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 256)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltered/id1217949099/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A perfect game a legend with one bug!

*2026-08-29, version 1.0*

I’ve had the game for years and it’s worth every penny. Only criticism I have is a bug that makes work stations stop working mainly the toilets and mops. 

Please fix

### 2/5 — What is going on!?!

*2026-08-05, version 1.0*

I just got it today. I have no idea what to do. I have the tutorial on and all it does is say like “someone hungry.” Ok, HOW DO I FEED THEM!! Tutorial should explain it better. I am frustrated that my family is going to die before I get anywhere…

### 1/5 — Could be great

*2025-11-25, version 1.0*

I played about 12 hours and died after the last of 4 family members died. Which I didn’t know was a thing. After dying there is absolutely no benefit. You start over being forced to do the same boring things. Some benefits or perks should be earned. You lose everything. It is a permadeath game with no replay value.

### 5/5 — เกมสนุกมากค่ะ เล่นได้เรื่อยๆเลย

*2025-10-25, version 1.0*

เมื่อก่อนเคยเล่นในstreaming พึ่งรู้ว่ามีในapp storeด้วย เล่นสะดวกเลย เกมสนุกดีค่ะ เล่นได้เรื่อยๆไม่มีเบื่อเลย

### 5/5 — new update pls

*2025-08-31, version 1.0*

The game is truly worth the money I spent. But i think the developers should consider adding an update that allows us to grow potted plants as decoration inside the shelter, plants would not only make the shelter look nicer but also help reduce stress for the survivors. Another great addition would be the ability to tame a new animal from the wild if a pet dies, so players can always have a companion by their side.(please)

### 5/5 — Storage list problem

*2025-08-21, version 1.0*

When I open the storage in the game, there is no scroll-down arrow in the list. There is only a scroll-up arrow, and I can't access the rest of the list. Could the developers please look into this? Other than that the game is very good. Thank you for all your effort.

### 1/5 — Cannot be full screen

*2025-06-03, version 1.0*

Cannot be full screen

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2025-05-10, version 1.0*

I’ve been playing this game for years and the game no longer works when I went to open it today

### 5/5 — GREATEST GAME EVER

*2024-12-24, version 1.0*

I love this game, bought it on Xbox and now on here.
Thank you!
Love it

### 5/5 — Please fix inventory down arrow on iPad

*2024-10-19, version 1.0*

The game is brilliant and I have spent hours and hours tapping away on it, there is one bug that is just very annoying. I don’t seem to be able to scroll when I press “open storage”. I have needed to delete some items so that I can collect resources from recycler and have had to make a tiny expedition in order to do this. Please just can I have the button. Many thanks and I love the game!!

## Frequently asked questions about Sheltered

### What is Sheltered about?

Sheltered is a post-apocalyptic survival game where you manage a family's life in an underground shelter after a nuclear holocaust. You'll need to gather resources, make difficult moral choices, craft weapons, and defend your family from external threats.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics in Sheltered?

Key mechanics include resource management, making moral decisions that impact your family's survival, exploring the wasteland, crafting weapons, and engaging in tense turn-based combat against feral beasts and roaming factions. Family members also develop skills and attributes.

### How much does Sheltered cost?

Based on the provided information, Sheltered is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of threats will I face in Sheltered?

You will face threats from the harsh environment of the wasteland, including assaults from feral beasts and roaming factions. Imminent and deadly risks surround your shelter, requiring you to be prepared for combat.

### Is Sheltered available on multiple platforms?

The provided data does not specify platform availability. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting it is available on iOS and/or Android devices.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-10-25

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*