Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter
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Animal Shelter 2
Developer Games Incubator
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op! From the Steam store page
279 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
70
Fresh
177 positive · 76 negative
95% range 64–75%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 177 | 76 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
796 of 967 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
70% recommend · 167 yes, 71 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 238 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,337 of 1,642 positive).
Many players find the game fun and cute despite numerous bugs. [1][2][3] Some reviewers criticize the developers for releasing paid DLC instead of fixing issues. [1][4][5] The game is praised for its animal variety and cozy, relaxing gameplay. [6][7][8]
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- [4]
AS2 has great potencial, but it is too buggy to play. Devs dont listen to players and instead fixing and finishing their game - they're realeasing paid DLC.
- [1]
This game is overall really good but it has a lot of issues and the devs don't really seem inclined to deal with them and are doing the typical "ignore players, release paid dlc" act. But that aside it's a really fun and cute game and I see myself probably putting in 50 hours on this game if not more. It's super addicting and easy to get lost in, however it is super buggy. Animal ai sucks and it often gets bugged …
- [2]
so far im nearly 3 hours into the game and i really enjoy it! i feel the graphics could def be better. theres a few bugs ive noticed. on the leash the dogs will run wherever they want making it difficult to walk them out the doors. sometimes the animals just refuse to eat or poop so i have to restart my game. when im walking a dog it takes forever for them to poop. the mouse for the petting motion is a bit wonky. …
- [8]
Cozy and relaxing game where you take care of animals and help them find a new home. It’s easy to get into, and still offers enough depth to keep things interesting. With the current dlc's adding small animals and more advanced care options, there’s even more variety. Seeing the animals happy and adopted is really rewarding. A great game to unwind after a long day.
- [3]
It crashes a lot even with the right ram and pc but it's still a fun game when it's working. I would love it more if it didn't crash and didn't have such janky animations.
Summarised from 34 of the 265 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
70% of the 238 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Animal Shelter 2. The complaint that keeps coming up: frequent bugs and glitches. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 279 · most liked firstAS2 has great potencial, but it is too buggy to play. Devs dont listen to players and instead fixing and finishing their game - they're realeasing paid DLC.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I *want* to suggest this game as its adorable and could be SO GOOD, I cannot. I stopped for some time because of the insane amount of bugs; Items being thrown around and through walls upon loading a game, Pets no longer being assigned to a cage upon loading, Walls not being painted correctly when targeted, Pets falling into holes during walks at the park, pets unable to walk around an inviable obstacle at the park, Personal pet no longer being adopted when you load in, Employees releasing…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR I enjoy playing but I have a lot of issues with how it functions so I overall don't recommend it. Below are the things that immediately come to mind that I have an issue with. Anniversary Update Edit After the anniversary update, I can say the game has definitely improved. Small quality of life changes definitely made gameplay more enjoyable. The staff are better. They can be assigned to specifically take care of rodents, they can medicate animals for you. Unfortunately they still can't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is pretty great for what it is, but I did not realize this was coming from a studio that pumps out games then eventually abandons them. If there was stability backing this title- I would recommend. It's cute, wholesome & I really enjoyed taking care of all the animals I rescued. It's a bit lack luster. I may edit my review if the game gets a few more major updates but they are already pumping out DLC... which the last title did before effectively being abandoned.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't mind me, I'm just washing puppies tonight 🐶🧼 Game: Animal Shelter 2 Platform: PC
positive · AI labelView post →Good morning friends! January is just right around the corner so why not get caught up to date with my anticipated releases coming out next month? What are you most excited for? Games featured: ✨ Animal Shelter 2 ✨ Animal Crossing New Horizons ✨ Astronook ✨ On-Together ✨ Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim
neutral · AI labelView post →I love the premise of this game and wish it were executed better, I encountered many bugs playing on my Steam Deck. The game also has improper capitalization and very awkward language throughout, at least in English. I understand that the devs' first language is not English and I wouldn't bring it up if this was the first project by the developer, but I can't help but feel that some of the budget that's gone into multiple DLC for the game could've gone into better translation. There's some…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DO NOT PURCHASE THIS GAME OR ANY DLC!!! This game is f***ed. It is so glitchy and a mess. DEVs are putting out DLC without finishing the base game. Achievements cannot be finished due to errors in the game. DEVs seem focused on putting out more DLC than actually fixing/finishing the base game. It has a lot of promise but a lot of disappointment. I hope by speaking out this changes but as of now, don't waste your money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As much as I want to reccomend this game, I can't. Yes, the graphics are better, there are more breeds of dogs, the dogs can even roam around the shelter! But it's lost all the little things that made this game feel so great. Folding up boxes (even though it was tedious, and you'd just end up making a little box stack until you felt you could throw them out), how you could rub your hand all over these furry little guys, how they were full of so much personality and would play with the toys…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why you should or should not play Animal Shelter 2 Before You Read Every review on my profile is based on my own personal experience with a game. My opinions aren't facts, and you're not expected to agree with them—and that's perfectly okay. My goal isn't to tell you whether you should like a game. Instead, I try to explain what worked for me, what didn't, and who I think the game might appeal to. Constructive discussion is always welcome, but please remember there's a real person…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Puppy tail wags for your timeline ૮₍ > ᴥ < ₎ა₊˚⊹ 𐂯 Game: Animal Shelter 2 Platform: PC
positive · AI labelView post →A very cute and once promising game, but cannot recommend. Riddled with bugs, unfinished gameplay and dlcs for a game that isn’t even finished. The devs clearly only care about getting money. A shame as I did find the game fun, but isn’t worth purchasing. One good example being the fact that they don’t have many dog breeds in the base game and are pushing a paid dlc adding about six more… out of the hundreds of dog breeds. No different coats for any either really. Don’t waste your money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is an awful buggy mess. First of all - the tutorial is WAY too long. Give me the basics and then let me do what I want. Second - animals are just broken. They frequently do not recognize water, food, litter boxes, etc., which means they wont eat or drink or poop and are constantly unhappy. The only thing that seems to sort of reset them is sleeping and starting a new day, which is annoying all on its own. Third - the BIGGEST issue by far is purchasing a large number of items,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sad news friends! Recording schedule this week will be wonky since I've been having issues with Animal Shelter 2 ): The game has become laggy + unplayable no matter with graphical settings I change so I cannot continue the series until this is fixed ( • ᴖ • ｡)
negative · AI labelView post →Don't Buy this Game I found THIS IS ILLEGAL TO DO >> >> ( Ransomeware in the AnimalShelter2 exe ) as i was half way through the gameplay not recommended until this is fixed and then maybe just think about it on any products of games
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is probably fun if you only run base game to start, however i bought the game during the steam sale with some DLC's attached. This has all but ruined the game, I'm not sure the thought process when adding these in, but at some level it just gives you all the dlc content randomly without any lead up or tutorial other than a block of text pop up. I genuinely feel like I got 3 animals adopted and suddenly I had to buy a million thing I didn't even know how to use. No option to ignore…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →EDIT: @ the Dev response: You genuinely should not need a game log for an incredibly easy to recreate bug. I literally described how to recreate the bug IN the review. Your mass copypaste response is showing. I wanted to like this game so much, and I really actually did enjoy the time I sunk into it. However it's hard to ignore all of the glitches and issues the game has even while just playing casually, and it's also very hard to ignore all the warnings about abandonware. This game seems to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →would recomend, if the developers didnt become so money hungry. the new dlc with more breeds are 4 dollars and should absolutely be basegame content.. also kind of many bugs and very repetetive. the npc buyers also are completely motionless and robotic and the worker are in the way all the time. also they open every cage so the animals jut run around in the cageroom and into each others cages
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you plan to play this multiplayer, don't purchase. Multiplayer is completely bugged (singleplayer also still has gamebreaking bugs as well, just not as severe) and they have yet to fix ANY of them while they just released a cosmetic dog breed DLC which made me lose all respect. For the price, it is absolutely not worth it whatsoever.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The number of bugs and crashes in this game is terrifying. The developers should focus on stabilizing the game instead of adding new DLC. If you have the patience to ignore the game's instability, it's quite enjoyable. I play with my girlfriend and we have a really good time. We love animols, you know how it is.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is complete ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, buggy af when playing multiplayer since release and they still havent fixed ♥♥♥♥, 9ive never played a game so pourly made and run, fix the multiplayer before u make a dlc.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ covered gem. I love what this game wants to be, but I need to be fair about the -honestly- unacceptable level of jank you’re getting when you buy this game. • Even if you repaint the cages, when you start the game up the cardboard will be back on the floors. • If you place food/water bowls on the top shelf in a cat cage, they will have fallen to the floor when you next start up the game. • If you place food/water bowls too close to each other, when you next…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is overall really good but it has a lot of issues and the devs don't really seem inclined to deal with them and are doing the typical "ignore players, release paid dlc" act. But that aside it's a really fun and cute game and I see myself probably putting in 50 hours on this game if not more. It's super addicting and easy to get lost in, however it is super buggy. Animal ai sucks and it often gets bugged out or confused, had a dog just walking in circles because it couldn't find an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full of bugs & glitches that you just cannot seem to get past no matter how much you try
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Helps me cope with the loss of my cat. Such a gorgeous, well-made, fun game you won't get bored of for hours! I love the decorating mechanics and the different cat/dog breeds!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Until you fix multiplayer, im leaving this here. the bugs are absolutely unplayable. this game has serious potential. but devs, you NEED to fix the bugs. it crashes every time the quests updates. it crashes every time my friend takes an animal out of the truck. it crashes randomly throughout normal gameplay. it crashes when joining. it crashes when i open doors occasionally. it is absolutely unplayable. im about to refund this game. its a shame, as i was expecting an amazing game for…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wasn't thinking much of the game untill I started playing... Two days straight and still loving it.. Just like any other game there are a few bugs but I think if the developers stop pushing DLC packs and start fixing them it would be a fantastic, I highly recommend it for the "SIMULATOR FANS"
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know how i feel about the price, even on sale for $20... But the devs SEEM to be trying to improve the game so I'm leaving a positive review. Otherwise, I'm enjoying it so far. It's not perfect but it's fun nonetheless.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Award: Game Where I Went "Aww" the Most Time Game: Animal Shelter 2 Simulator Platform: PC There are SO many cute dogs and cats in this game and I get to play and take care of all of them. What more could a girl ask for??
positive · AI labelView post →PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS GAME. Gosh, I don’t even know what to say. The game itself isn’t terrible, but certainly isn’t worth $25 USD. The base game is extremely simple and gets really repetitive and if you want simple things like ‘hunting dogs’ and ‘terriers’ or ‘fluffy cats’ (genuine examples) you have to buy an entirely separate DLC. The price for each isn’t outlandish, yet at the rate at which they’re releasing DLC and the content they contain, the prices are starting to stack up which…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I do not recommend this game at all. Not only is there lag and frequent glitches, but within 20 minutes of my play time I started receiving error messages every time the game would attempt to save. When I logged out and logged back in the next day, my whole save had been wiped and I was back at the beginning where you had to restore the building. Can't save, can't play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game, especially compared to the previous one. I adore the addition of rodents and ferrets, I'm hoping we'll see the horses again, along with other farm animals and maybe birds and reptiles too. I love how the game is now more interactive and easier to understand. I look foward to seeing more animals and updates in the future!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Raid Train starts August 3rd. Join me on Aug 4th at 12 pm EDT & Aug 8th at 6 pm EDT. Raising money for Canine Companions: tilt.fyi/mTXyXgPbeT I'll be playing Animal Shelter 2! Donate to name a dog or cat! #animalshelter2 #gaming #twitch #caninecompanion #GamesIncubator #giveaways
neutral · AI labelView post →so far im nearly 3 hours into the game and i really enjoy it! i feel the graphics could def be better. theres a few bugs ive noticed. on the leash the dogs will run wherever they want making it difficult to walk them out the doors. sometimes the animals just refuse to eat or poop so i have to restart my game. when im walking a dog it takes forever for them to poop. the mouse for the petting motion is a bit wonky. npcs are really slow. mopping takes so long for no reason. i like the concept of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've got a few games in the docket, waiting to be reviewed. I've got Beyond the Map, Animal Shelter 2, and Deadzone: Rogue all sort of sitting there, waiting. BUT there's this one game called Fruitbus where you drive around in a bus selling fruit and I kinda wanna do that one right now instead
neutral · AI labelView post →Its fun but not for long lot of bugs they get fixed quickly tho but too expensive for it and dlcs (that they are constanly releasing).
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the animals are so cute <3 the game got quite a few bugs but they are actively fixing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think the game has a LOT of potential. But first of all, the devs have to take care of the pile of bugs that are messing up the fun. I will change my review to positive as soon as that happens. Cheers!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It crashes a lot even with the right ram and pc but it's still a fun game when it's working. I would love it more if it didn't crash and didn't have such janky animations.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look I've sunk a lot of time into this and the first game and honestly? Don't, especially if you're hoping to co-op. The devs lie about bug fixes that haven't been even touched, and gaslight for a free update with more paid dlc's that they implied would be free for the anniversary. Achievements are STILL broken too, can't even get some without losing the whole game (looking at you Encyclopedia). Only reason I even play anymore is to get whatever achievements actually work because I'm a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Animal Shelter 2 has proven itself to be a mostly positive experience for me. There are both positives and negatives about this game, along with some things I wish existed from the first game. Positives: • I love how there are different breeds of animals even within its own categories. Such as different catbreeds, different dogbreeds and even different rodents. • It is a chill game where you can just waste away a few hours trying to get as many animals as possible into the best homes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PlayScam is at it again. Selling buggy crap. The development teams are made up of a bunch of useless incompetents.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has great potential, but agreeing with most of the other negative reviews, they need to stop creating content and fix the bugs. Losing furniture and items because they clip thru the walls being one of the major issues.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⭐ What’s Wonderful • You get to build a real haven Not just feeding and petting...no, you’re crafting every cozy nook from scratch. A shelter that feels lived-in, loved-in. Tradition says: care for creatures, and they will care for your heart right back. • Every animal has personality Some shy, some rowdy, some dramatic little fur-monarchs… each won me over. Their quirks make the game feel alive. • It rewards kindness and patience There’s something noble about taking the time to earn an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎨Spray Paint Simulator - July 22nd on Switch @northstarvg.bsky.social ⛵Monument Valley 3 - July 22nd on PC, Switch, PS & Xbox X|S @ustwogames.co.uk 🐶Animal Shelter 2 - July 23rd on PC 🚲Wheel World - July 23rd on PC, PS, Xbox X|S & Game Pass @messhof.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →Animal Shelter 2 is a pretty fun game but it all gets ruined by the giant amount of bugs the one that caused me the most problems is where the screen goes black just out of nowhere i hope the devs will keep releasing patches so i can change this review
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game and am obsessed with the general premise, and I will be playing more, hoping to see major improvements. For now, I can't recommend it because of all the bugs. I will report each one, and if there is improvements I will change my rating. I do really hope the developers continue to improve, as I strongly believe that fixing the bugs and improving the game could make this game extremely popular.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought the game for the multiplayer aspect but upon finally playing multiplayer we found out it had bugs that had not been addressed. The game kept crashing every time my Fiancé would get a pet out of the vehicle when it would arrive, and after the last crash, no matter what we did, they could not open any of the isolation cages making it difficult to play a part of the game. I did some research and this was a bug already known since September 2025. The only fix, put a container in front of the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The biggest issue is the endless bugs and constant crashing. The game crashes all the time. I’ve even tweaked my PC settings to try to accommodate it, and it still crashes regularly. What makes it worse is that crashes can cause you to lose progress or saves, which is incredibly frustrating. And unfortunately, the problems don’t stop there. Animals get stuck, workers get stuck, and objects randomly appear or disappear. These bugs constantly interrupt gameplay and make it hard to stay…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game feels like it was released too early, pets sometimes starve themselves even though they have the correct food and water which is accessible. Theres also a vet clinic in the tablet map but you cant send your own pets to it, i had two sick cats who got the cold (even though there was running heaters in the cat cage room) but i would have to buy a stool sample, salivia sample and blood sample again for this cat, i would have just preffered sending them to a vet theres other issues i…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the co-op side of this game is so upsetting. myself and my friend both played the demo seperatly and LOVED it (aside from the bugs). we both just brought the full game and decided to try it out together. after just over an hour of trying to get it to work we are constantly met with black screens while we load into the other persons world. we've been googling and experementing with our pcs but nothing is working. if anyone has any ideas PLEASE tell me. we are desperate at this point. we've tried…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This NEW Simulation Game Has Way More Than Expected - Animal Shelter 2 #animalshelter2 #indiedev #indiegame #simulationgame youtu.be/uU5LQ2-qs8s
neutral · AI labelView post →really love this game, it gets better and more in depth with every update
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was a bit wary to get Animal Shelter 2 after playing Animal Shelter 1 many times and struggling with clunky gameplay and bugs. Animal Shelter 2 is such an improvement on the first game! I'll just list pros and cons to this game. Pros: -I love the diversity of dog and cat breeds available in the base game with variations that I'm still discovering new ones. -Pet wants are not too hard to figure out and take care of. -Employees have a decent AI, other than letting dogs out of their cages all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →cool cozy game but its so buggy, game wont even launch anymore. walls not being painted, cages not correctly assigned etc so many bugs
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Let me start by saying that the developers are updating this game Jan. 12th 2026! Super exciting! I do REALLY enjoy this game, its cozy and doesn't make me think too hard. I love all the animal personalities, breeds and rescue missions. I'm very excited to hear that they are adding more animals! That being said, here are some of my bugs and issues with this game: Upon trying the photobooth feature as suggested in the tasks menu on the left side, my animals are stuck with no way for me to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game always crashes since the day i bought it and i lose my save everytime.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We are live over on Twitch playing Animal Shelter 2! Due to the Behind Glass project already being over we are now continuing with this game as our next ❤️ www.twitch.tv/snowbelloffi... #vtuber #stream #simulator
neutral · AI labelView post →System Status: Live Now!~ Game: Animal Shelter 2!~ The Thicc Gobbo ( @shryhew.vtubers.social ) and the Tiny Catboi are going to rescue our furry lil (for the gobbo / massive for the catboi) friends and give them a good home!~ www.twitch.tv/rainbowunicornphoenix #vtuber | #femboy | #micro
neutral · AI labelView post →I got high and was able to zone out, and honestly its peaceful. Its a small developer game so I cant hate.
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