Have you ever wondered what it would be like to manage your own underground hideout after the bombs dropped? Fallout Shelter is a post-apocalyptic simulation that allows you to oversee a vault full of survivors. Your job is to feed, water, and power everyone in the bunker while radiation storms rage. You can start by digging deeper rooms to accommodate living quarters, power stations, and dining areas. Then assign jobs to your inhabitants based on their skills, such as sending a skilled builder to tunnels or an intelligent medic to the clinic. The game has that addictive loop, where you can watch the world unfold as it happens, from people chatting to babies being born, while building a community. Its roots are in hyping Fallout 4, yet it has its own unique style with easy taps for managing everything.
The real fun begins when you start digging deeper and begin to balance resources, including fending off potential threats. Click on any resident to see their stats. You can also pair up two people in the same room, or let a charismatic person work his charm. Rotate shifts every few moments to keep food, electricity, and water flowing. Otherwise, you risk unsatisfied residents stirring trouble. You never know when raiders will crash your party, so you should arm your crews with scavenged weapons. However, since you cannot craft ammo in them, you must send brave souls out on dangerous wasteland runs to find loot, and cap, the shiny bottle tops which can be used to buy rare equipment and upgrades. You can earn extra rewards by completing vault quests, such as lunch boxes filled with surprises. The graphics are simple and focus on action. It’s not as impressive as the Fallout games, but it is a good choice for those who enjoy quiet management or survival sims. If you want to create your own post-apocalyptic paradise, check it out on 5Play.
