Fallout Shelter
Vault management sim. Great in short handheld sessions; deeper progression and cloud saves at home.
Fallout Shelter turns you into an Overseer: expand rooms, assign dwellers, and keep everyone fed, powered, and happy. It’s a perfect “check-in” title for short handheld sessions, but really sings on PC and mobile, where cloud saves keep your vault alive across devices.
Platform comparison at a glance
| Platform | Available | Key perks / differences |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Yes | Cloud saves (Steam / Xbox), Keyboard + mouse support |
| Xbox | Yes | Xbox Play Anywhere via Microsoft Store; progress syncs with Windows |
| PlayStation | No | — |
| Switch | Yes | Portable play; Nintendo Switch Online cloud saves |
| Mobile | Yes | iOS/Android with platform cloud saves (Game Center / Google Play) |
Where to buy Fallout Shelter
Buy a full version of Fallout Shelter on these platforms.
Cross-save & travel progress
- No cross-platform save transfer between ecosystems.
- Within Microsoft ecosystem, Xbox Play Anywhere syncs progress.
- Steam version supports Steam Cloud; mobile versions sync within each mobile account.
Features & inputs
- Local co-op: No
- Online co-op (native): No
- Controller recommended: No
Recommended hardware
Notes
- Progression-heavy; best long-term experience in one ecosystem with cloud saves.