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Fallout Shelter

Building Games · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #9 of 40
92
4.8★566K ratings
Free + IAPprice
2dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is Fallout Shelter?

Fallout Shelter is a Games app from the Fallout franchise in which you act as Overseer of an underground vault beneath 2,000 feet of bedrock. You build rooms, assign Dwellers to jobs, equip and train them, and manage their happiness and population. You can also send Dwellers above ground on quests to find armor, weapons, Caps, and survival loot.

Pricing. Fallout Shelter is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Players who enjoy base-building and management simulations
  • Fans of the Fallout franchise looking for a mobile entry
  • Players who want quests to the surface mixed with vault management

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Why this app is in S tier

Fallout Shelter scores 92 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 99, App Store search rank 66, update recency 100, Apple's Editors' Choice 100. The five parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Create a brighter future...underground! Take on your role as Overseer in this base-building and post-apocalyptic simulation game from the Fallout franchise. Build the perfect vault under 2,000 feet of bedrock. Manage your Dwellers, explore the hostile Wasteland, and defend your base against radioactive threats. Lead Dwellers on the quest to true happiness as you expand your vault. Outfit your Dwellers with specialized gear, help them find ideal jobs, and train them to improve S.P.E.C.I.A.L. abilities. Play matchmaker to repopulate your underground fortress. Protect your Dwellers from the dangers of the Wasteland as you oversee your thriving community. Send Dwellers above ground on quests to explore the blasted surface that was left behind. Find adventure, search for life above, and collect survival loot to take back to your vault. Unlock new shelter Seasons featuring limited-time vaults. Craft experimental underground vaults, separate from your main vault, for a chance to win Season-specific, in-game rewards. Download today to take control of your vault and start your underground adventure. FALLOUT SHELTER FEATURES BUILD YOUR PERFECT VAULT - Build a brighter future...undergr

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MeasureFallout ShelterPrimalCraft 3DTownship
TierSSS
Score92 / 10093 / 10092 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.6 ★4.8 ★
Ratings566K30.4K2.2M
Latest ratings · 180d3.8 ★ · 20 reviews4.0 ★ · 20 reviews2.1 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update2d ago37d ago8d ago
PriceFree + IAPFreeFree + IAP

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Questions about Fallout Shelter

Is Fallout Shelter free to play?

The app is free to download and it is free to get started. It also offers in-app purchases, which the App Store lists. Specific purchase prices are not stated on the App Store.

What devices does it require?

It requires iOS 10 or later and at least an iPhone 6S Plus, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 4.

What kind of gameplay does it include?

You build and expand a vault, manage Dwellers' jobs, happiness, and S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Training, and send Dwellers on quests above ground to collect loot and new Dwellers. Quests can also end in death for Dwellers.

Is Fallout Shelter free?

Fallout Shelter is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Fallout Shelter good for?

Fallout Shelter is built for players who enjoy base-building and management simulations, fans of the fallout franchise looking for a mobile entry, players who want quests to the surface mixed with vault management. It sits in the building games list on AppTierList.

Is Fallout Shelter worth it?

Fallout Shelter is S tier, ranked #9 of 40 building game apps with a score of 92 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 566,394 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 8 apps rank above it.

How does Fallout Shelter compare to PrimalCraft 3D?

Fallout Shelter is S tier at 92; PrimalCraft 3D is S tier at 93. PrimalCraft 3D ranks higher. Fallout Shelter is free to download, with in-app purchases, PrimalCraft 3D is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is Fallout Shelter updated?

Fallout Shelter was updated 2 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Lists
Simulation Games (B tier, #29) · Building Games (S tier, #9)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
92 / 100
Rank in list
#9 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
566,394
Recent reviews
3.8 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(2 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Players who enjoy base-building and management simulations, Fans of the Fallout franchise looking for a mobile entry, Players who want quests to the surface mixed with vault management
Requires
iOS 13.0 or later
Size
648 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
6
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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