Meadow - A Shelter Game on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
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Explore the vast and open landscape as a wild animal. Meadow is an online fable experience that lets old and new fans of the Shelter game series come together and explore a peculiar and wondrous world together.
Meadow - A Shelter Game is a cute, massively multiplayer and open world game
developed and published by Might and Delight.
Released on October 26th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 17 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Swedish, Dutch, Finnish, Danish, Polish, Hungarian, Arabic and Czech.
It has received 5,909 reviews of which 5,283 were positive and 626 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 6.89€ on Steam.
The Steam community has classified Meadow - A Shelter Game into these genres:
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660, ATI Radeon HD 2xxx
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: VRAM 2 GB
MacOS
- OS: Mac OS X 10.8+, or later.
- Processor: 2.6 GHz Core i7
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 750M
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: VRAM 2 GB
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660, ATI Radeon HD 2xxx
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
- Additional Notes: VRAM 2 GB
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Meadow is a very particular kind of game. You will either be in the small camp of people who absolutely LOVE and adore it, or you may find yourself scratching your head and asking, "What is the point?" The point is discovery. It's wonder. It's connection. You are a little critter exploring a breathing painting, finding other little critters (other players) and joining up to discover and unlock new things together. There is no chat, no mission logs, and no leveling up - communication occurs via symbols and gestures. It can be a relaxing, wholesome, and visually stunning experience if you approach it with an open mind. Also, the soundtrack is one of the most chill things I've ever heard. Sometimes, I run this game just to have it on as background ambiance while I do other things. There is no other game quite like Meadow, though if you're a fan of games such as WolfQuest and The Endless Forest, then this will surely be up your alley. I recommend this game to anyone who is either a fan of animal sims or looking for something different, stress-free, and artistically-driven.
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I stopped playing Steam games for about two-three years, and I just came back. I remember Meadow being super glitchy, crashing, and hard to navigate so I stopped playing. I decided to open the game just for funsies and instantly this game is AMAZING now!
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Meadow is a simple but fun relaxing multiplayer game. It deviates from other multiplayer games by only giving players a set of emotes to convey emotions and intentions to other players. A slight learning curve, but I find it takes stress off interacting with others. Band together to collect shards for more emotes and skins for your animals. While also collecting flowers, mushrooms, and crystals for essence and more actions. While you can keep to yourself and play alone, playing in a group is encouraged by the game mechanics. Want to unlock that rune for some quick shards or progress on the rune achievements? You need at least one pal with you. The art style is unique and may be hard on the eyes for some, but if you watched the trailer and didn't mind, perhaps you're like the many others who play this game and find it quite charming. The animals are not winning any realism awards, but it's clearly a stylistic choice. The slightly misshapen animals and their awkward gaits certainly grow on you. Watching a wolf that looks like they've got some gnarly back pain scramble up the hillside to join you and your group is surely worth a laugh. The only notable downside I can think of is the achievements. Unfortunately, they've put DLC-related achievements into the base game, meaning you cannot 100% the game until you've bought all the DLC. On top of that, there's an animal that has achievements associated with it that's only unlockable if you own every Shelter-related game/piece of content (A series of theirs that Meadow ties into, hence the name "Meadow - A Shelter Game"). Yes, that means soundtracks too. So acquiring 100% completion on this game is going to require some extra effort. If you've decided you don't mind the cooperative multiplayer aspect mixed with the aimless running around to collect goodies, I doubt you'll find any glaring issues with this game.
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Meadow distinguishes itself from typical single-player shelter games by offering a cooperative online experience, where collaboration rather than individual survival is key. Players work together to collect shards and plants, unlocking a variety of rewards like new emotes, skins, and animals. Unlike many multiplayer games that rely on text or voice chat, Meadow uses only emotes for communication, fostering a subtle, non-verbal form of social interaction. (Outside of your animals vocalization) This unique feature creates a peaceful and community-driven atmosphere reminiscent of The Endless Forest, where players can connect without words. Collectibles At the start, you have a basic set of emotes and must cooperate to gather pink shards, which unlock new emotes. Blue shards unlock skins, and yellow shards unlock animals, adding more layers to the teamwork-driven progression. One of the game's key dynamics revolves around breaking open obelisks and monoliths, which require specific animals or a certain number of animals to open. This encourages players to strategize and work together, making collaboration essential for accessing these valuable resources. The community itself is friendly and dedicated to helping newcomers find shard and plant locations or guide them to obelisks and monoliths. Atmosphere / Player Count The atmosphere in Meadow is tranquil, with everything in the game designed to promote relaxation, from the soothing soundtrack to the lush, diverse environments. You can interact with the world by eating fruits, rolling in mud, or exploring biomes ranging from snowy landscapes to swamps and dense forests. The central tree acts as the starting hub where players gather, setting the stage for their journey. However, while the game’s relaxed pace is part of its charm, the player count can sometimes be low often just one or five players online at a time. This can be frustrating if you're trying to crack open obelisks or monoliths, as it requires a sufficient number of animals to do so. On the upside, shards can still be collected independently of the obelisks or monoliths, offering some reward even during quieter times. Animals Here's the list of the playable animals in game. Let's begin with the starting animal. Badger Cub - Animals unlocked through collecting the yellow shards. Frog - Rabbit - Pheasant - Fox - Goat - Hedgehog - Exclusive Animals Certain animals are only obtainable through owning specific shelter products. Here’s how to unlock them. Adult Badger - Unlock by owning Shelter 1. Adult Lynx - Unlock by owning Shelter 2. Lynx Cub - Unlock by owning Paws. Bear Cub - Unlock by owning Shelter 1, Shelter 2, and Paws. Elephant Calf - Unlock by owning Shelter 3. Wolf - Unlock by owning Symbols Meadow comic book. Eagle - Unlock by owning Shelter 1, Shelter 2, plus Comics and Soundtracks. Everything Shelter. (I'm uncertain about Shelter 3) There are additional exclusives that can only be obtained through owning the comics, such as special emotes or skins. There are also skin packs available that provide some cool new looks. In Conclusion Meadow is a unique, relaxing multiplayer experience that emphasizes cooperation, exploration, and community. While its smaller player base can occasionally pose challenges, particularly for group-based activities, its calm pace, beautiful world, and non-competitive nature make it a standout for players seeking a peaceful, collaborative gaming experience. If you’re someone who enjoys a tranquil, social atmosphere and don’t mind a quieter player base, Meadow offers a refreshing and memorable escape. Having experienced it during its peak, I can confidently say it’s a solid, worthwhile game.
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Extremely calming and soothing atmosphere. This game is a safety blanket. Loved exploring the textured lands. Only downside is the game sometimes glitches.
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Meadow - A Shelter Game is currently priced at 6.89€ on Steam.
Meadow - A Shelter Game is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.89€ on Steam.
Meadow - A Shelter Game received 5,283 positive votes out of a total of 5,909 achieving a rating of 8.65.
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Meadow - A Shelter Game was developed and published by Might and Delight.
Meadow - A Shelter Game is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Meadow - A Shelter Game is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Meadow - A Shelter Game is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Meadow - A Shelter Game is a multi-player game.
Meadow - A Shelter Game includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
There are 12 DLCs available for Meadow - A Shelter Game. Explore additional content available for Meadow - A Shelter Game on Steam.
Meadow - A Shelter Game does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Meadow - A Shelter Game does not support Steam Remote Play.
Meadow - A Shelter Game is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Might and Delight
Publisher
Might and Delight
Release
26 Oct 2016
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