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Shelter 2

Shelter 2

71/100
21 ratings2015Easy to run

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1080p performance

Shelter 2 estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps923 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps834 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps879 fps715 fps
GTX 1660 Super996 fps797 fps638 fps518 fps

1440p performance

Shelter 2 estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps938 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps826 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps989 fps804 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps934 fps759 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps852 fps692 fps
RTX 4060999 fps962 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 3060999 fps824 fps660 fps536 fps
GTX 1660 Super747 fps598 fps478 fps389 fps

4K performance

Shelter 2 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps929 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps834 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps967 fps786 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps909 fps738 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps898 fps718 fps584 fps
RTX 4070962 fps769 fps616 fps500 fps
RX 7800 XT847 fps678 fps542 fps441 fps
RTX 3080824 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 4060 Ti779 fps623 fps498 fps405 fps
RTX 3070710 fps568 fps454 fps369 fps
RTX 4060641 fps513 fps410 fps333 fps
RTX 3060550 fps440 fps352 fps286 fps
GTX 1660 Super398 fps319 fps255 fps207 fps

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GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig)

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz

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Memory
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2 GB

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About

Shelter 2 is an open-world survival adventure game released in 2015 by Might and Delight that stands out for its unique perspective on wildlife simulation. You play as a mother lynx navigating motherhood and the challenges of the wild, tasked with nurturing and protecting your cubs throughout their journey. This indie title blends casual gameplay with an emotionally engaging narrative centered on animal parenthood and survival instincts.

The game is exceptionally accessible for older or lower-end systems, making it an excellent benchmark title for budget GPU testing. With minimum requirements of just an entry-level GPU and 2 GB of RAM, Shelter 2 runs smoothly on modest hardware and won't require any graphics settings adjustments to maintain solid FPS performance. Even integrated graphics can handle this game, making it ideal for performance testing on entry-level machines.

With a respectable 71/100 rating, Shelter 2 offers a worthwhile experience for players seeking something different from mainstream action games. If you enjoy artistic indie games with meaningful narratives and don't mind slower-paced gameplay, this unique wildlife adventure is definitely worth your time.

Performance profile

Released in March 2015, Shelter 2 sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Shelter 2 is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Shelter 2 runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

Guide a powerful Lynx through vast open landscapes. Give birth to your cubs, raise and strengthen them by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Explore the wild beauty of nature and do everything possible to prepare your family for the vicious entities dwelling on the cold tundra.

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