24 Turn-Based Strat games like Shelter that you should try

It comes from the same genre as Shelter and shares deep simulation, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sandbox world and fantasy world.

The genre is the same as Shelter’s, and with it deep simulation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: tactical combat and fantasy world.

Genre puts it alongside Shelter, and so does deep simulation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and world: a sandbox world and fantasy world.

The genre is the same as Shelter’s, and with it deep simulation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: historical setting and base building.

Shelved next to Shelter for good reason: deep simulation, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is a sandbox world and tactical combat.

It comes from the same genre as Shelter and shares turn-based strategy and single-player focus. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings historical setting and multiplayer gameplay.

The genre is the same as Shelter’s, and with it deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on world and progression: this one brings a sandbox world and post-apocalyptic world.

It comes from the same genre as Shelter and shares turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings tactical combat and a sci-fi setting.

Genre puts it alongside Shelter, and so does deep simulation, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Shelved next to Shelter for good reason: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings tactical combat and historical setting.

The genre is the same as Shelter’s, and with it turn-based strategy and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a space setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Shelved next to Shelter for good reason: turn-based strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in combat and world — its own ground is a sandbox world and tactical combat.

The genre is the same as Shelter’s, and with it exploration and discovery, turn-based strategy, and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre puts it alongside Shelter, and so does deep simulation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: tactical combat and a sci-fi setting.

On paper it is what Shelter is — deep simulation and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is tactical combat and a sci-fi setting.