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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i3-4130 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVidia GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 280X DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 18 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVidia GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 590 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 18 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Recommend installation on an SSD drive

Animal Shelter 2

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Released July 23, 2025
sample: 455 reviews posted after launch (75 AI-classified)
79/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 82 % · 1,441 reviews (« Very Positive »)
25,49€ 15,29€ -40%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Dedication to the furry residents keeps players hooked past the 25-hour mark, driving a steady 81 percent positive rating across 455 post-launch reviews. Underneath the warmth of managing a rescue center, technical instability dampens the sanctuary routine.

What it's about: Bienvenue de nouveau dans le monde émouvant du jeu Animal Shelter 2! Assure un foyer bienveillant à chaque ami à quatre pattes qui en a besoin - joue avec eux, caresse-les et habille-les! Fais connaissance et trouve-leur une famille aimante. Joue avec tes amis et gérez ensemble le refuge mode co-op!

In-game

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« 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! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played21
« the animals are so cute <3 the game got quite a few bugs but they are actively fixing »
👍 anonymous review · 90 h played1
« Les graphismes sont vraiment réaliste le jeu est bien fais et jouable en co'op c'est genial ! pour tous les amoureux des animaux je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« SUPER JEU MAIS JE TROUVE IL FAUDRAIT D AUTRE ANIMAUX POUR LE VETERINAIRE »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« J'ai joué 10 minutes, il buger completement et les touches du clavier en qwerty impossible à regler convenablement..pourtant le jeu avait l'air très sympa.. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« trop trop bien ces detente de ouf »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« 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. »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played3332
« 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. »
👎 anonymous review · 21 h played1
« Full of bugs & glitches that you just cannot seem to get past no matter how much you try »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played1
« cant load any saved files. shows server is closed or i've been disconnected. wasted 382 hours. also encountered an error that says cant delete temporary files. when i open the game every time it's settings screen. »
👎 anonymous review · 1398 h played3
« Le paramétrage des touches pour jouer sur un clavier Azerty est mauvais. Les traductions en français laissent parfois à désirer. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« très bon juste la texture des poils sur les animaux et cheveux a revoir »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

In players' words

« 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! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played21
« 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. »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played3332
« the animals are so cute <3 the game got quite a few bugs but they are actively fixing »
👍 anonymous review · 90 h played1
« 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. »
👎 anonymous review · 21 h played1
« Les graphismes sont vraiment réaliste le jeu est bien fais et jouable en co'op c'est genial ! pour tous les amoureux des animaux je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Full of bugs & glitches that you just cannot seem to get past no matter how much you try »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played1
« SUPER JEU MAIS JE TROUVE IL FAUDRAIT D AUTRE ANIMAUX POUR LE VETERINAIRE »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« cant load any saved files. shows server is closed or i've been disconnected. wasted 382 hours. also encountered an error that says cant delete temporary files. when i open the game every time it's settings screen. »
👎 anonymous review · 1398 h played3
« J'ai joué 10 minutes, il buger completement et les touches du clavier en qwerty impossible à regler convenablement..pourtant le jeu avait l'air très sympa.. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Le paramétrage des touches pour jouer sur un clavier Azerty est mauvais. Les traductions en français laissent parfois à désirer. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« trop trop bien ces detente de ouf »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« très bon juste la texture des poils sur les animaux et cheveux a revoir »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=46
Content / longevity
59 % pos · n=17
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=17
Multiplayer
33 % pos · n=12
Performance
0 % pos · n=8
Value for money
0 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay463646
Content / longevity171016
Stability / bugs170116
Multiplayer12408
Performance8008
Value for money7016
Graphics / art6411
Interface / UX3003
Story / writing1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 19 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.6 h.

<2h
46 % (n=28)
2-10h
67 % (n=112)
10-25h
87 % (n=156)
>25h
92 % (n=159)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+13 pts) — updates have won players over
Jul 2025 : 81% positive81JulAug 2025 : 69% positive69AugSep 2025 : 56% positive56SepNov 2025 : 78% positive78NovJan 2026 : 50% positive50JanFeb 2026 : 81% positive81FebMar 2026 : 80% positive80MarApr 2026 : 84% positive84AprMay 2026 : 73% positive73MayJun 2026 : 88% positive88JunJul 2026 : 83% positive83Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€13.76€17.07€20.39€23.70€27.022026€15.29

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 23, 2025 · All-time low: €15.29 (Jul 22, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 73 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 18,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Deep engagement yields stellar long-term satisfaction: 147 positive mentions out of 159 for playtime exceeding 25 hours.
  • Core mechanics delight sanctuary directors, with 36 positive mentions out of 46 regarding overall gameplay.
  • Visual charm resonates with animal lovers, capturing 4 positive mentions out of 6 for graphics.

Weaknesses

  • Technical faults disrupt shelter operations completely, cited by 16 negative mentions out of 17 dedicated to bugs.
  • Optimization struggles hinder hardware, resulting in 8 negative mentions out of 8 concerning performance.
  • Cooperative features leave visitors wanting more, showing 8 negative mentions out of 12 for multiplayer.

Who is it for?

Patient simulation enthusiasts who adore animals and can overlook technical rough edges will find a deeply rewarding refuge here.

Is Animal Shelter 2 worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 82% of 1,441 Steam reviews are positive (player score 79/100). Most-praised strength: Deep engagement yields stellar long-term satisfaction. Current price: 15,29€ (40% off).

Verdict

Animal Shelter 2 delivers a genuinely heartwarming management loop that shines brighter the longer you play. Resolving persistent crashes and performance hiccups will be essential to matching its ambitions.

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