Shelter from the Storm

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Shelter from the Storm is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Home Groan Games and was released on January 9, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The rain lashes down, soaking you to the bone. You spot an old, dilapidated house looming in the distance - a beacon of shelter in the downpour. You knock loudly desperate to escape the rain. No answer. You try the handle, the door creeks opens... Point & Click You play a curious wanderer who's stumbled into more than they've bargained for. Explore the forgotten corners of the once-grand h…

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Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming and nostalgic point-and-click adventure with a cozy, spooky atmosphere and clever humor.
Well-designed puzzles that are logical, enjoyable, and balanced in difficulty, suitable for a short play session.
Engaging writing with witty dialogue, puns, and entertaining item descriptions that enrich the exploration experience.

Some minor bugs reported, such as duplicate items and occasional incorrect room transitions.
The short length leaves players wanting more content or a fuller-length sequel.
Certain puzzles or hidden items can be tricky to find without hints, leading to occasional player frustration.

humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is lighthearted, pun-filled, and genuinely funny, enhancing the overall fun and charm. Players appreciated the witty dialogue and humorous descriptions, which complemented the enjoyable puzzles and classic adventure style.
- “I will be honest there are so many puns that by the time the game ends I am genuinely laughing at them.”
- “Charming little adventure that actually made me laugh and had some nice puzzle design.”
- “Fun puzzles, funny dialogue and cute design.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The story is cozy and engaging with witty dialogue and interesting interactions, complemented by logical puzzles that encourage thoughtful gameplay. While it offers a charming, straightforward narrative, some feel the story is light and the ending could have been stronger. Overall, it provides an enjoyable and quaint storytelling experience.
- “This is a point & click game done right, with a simple, straightforward story complemented by a plethora of puzzles and moments that make you actually think about what needs to happen next.”
- “Nice little game with a great story, logical puzzles (search everywhere), and loved the graphics and jokes.”
- “On the downside, the story is light and the puzzles are really the main intrigue.”
- “It's a story as old as time itself; it's raining outside and you don't have an umbrella and don't want to get wet, what are you going to do?”
- “This is a quaint story-based game with witty dialogue and interesting interactions from room to room.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game features a well-balanced, cozy, and engaging atmosphere that blends intrigue with a touch of spooky charm. Its appealing art style, graphics, and sound design create an immersive experience perfect for relaxed play sessions. Overall, it successfully captures a captivating and enjoyable ambiance that invites players to return.
- “Not too hard, not too easy, this is an atmospheric gem that's good to play on a rainy afternoon or for an evening's entertainment.”
- “Atmospheric and intriguing, this fun free point & click adventure will have you wanting a sequel!”
- “It's a delightful little spooky adventure, embracing that cozy horror atmosphere I love so much!”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features charming pixel art graphics that effectively enhance its eerie yet comedic atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the cohesive art style and visual humor, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience.
- “This is a short but very good pixel graphics point & click adventure game set in a comically creepy old house.”
- “Nice graphics and sound, and good atmospherics.”
- “Has a nice atmosphere and art style.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that the game occasionally allows collecting duplicate items, including music-related ones like the music score.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive point-and-click mechanics and the convenient feature of items activating automatically when needed, making it easy and enjoyable to play.
- “The mechanics of items working automatically when needed was a nice touch.”
- “Fun click and point game, easy to understand mechanics.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's emotional charm, highlighting how the developer's thoughtful comments when interacting with objects create a rewarding sense of curiosity and deepen engagement throughout the experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibited some minor glitches during play, indicating occasional stability issues but nothing severely impacting overall gameplay.

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Shelter from the Storm is a puzzle game.

Shelter from the Storm is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

Shelter from the Storm was released on January 9, 2025.

Shelter from the Storm was developed by Home Groan Games.

Shelter from the Storm has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Shelter from the Storm is a single player game.

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