Fallout Shelter
Developed by Bethesda Game Studios · Published by Bethesda Softworks
At a glance
Overview
A rpg, simulation, free to play game by Bethesda Game Studios, published by Bethesda Softworks — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Fallout Shelter.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64 bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @2.83GHZ
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (6)
Fallout Shelter FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Fallout Shelter?
Steam classifies Fallout Shelter as a RPG, Simulation, Free To Play game, developed by Bethesda Game Studios. Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Is Fallout Shelter free to play?
Yes — Steam lists Fallout Shelter as Free to Play.
Is Fallout Shelter single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Fallout Shelter: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Fallout Shelter on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Fallout Shelter for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Fallout Shelter out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 29, 2017.
What platforms is Fallout Shelter on?
Fallout Shelter is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Fallout Shelter single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Fallout Shelter cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does Fallout Shelter have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 35 achievements for Fallout Shelter.
What is Fallout Shelter's Metacritic score?
Fallout Shelter has a Metacritic score of 63/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Fallout Shelter?
Fallout Shelter is developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Where to get Fallout Shelter
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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