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Traverse a vast world as a young lynx cub. Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a standalone, single player, adventure game with loss and friendship as its central themes. Venture out in the world and make your way home.
Paws - A Shelter 2 Game is a adventure, indie and casual game
developed and published by Might and Delight.
Released on March 24th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 9 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Russian and Swedish.
It has received 691 reviews of which 631 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP SP2
- Processor: 2.6 GHz single core
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 400 series, ATI Radeon HD 2xxx
- Storage: 2 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
- Processor: 2.6 GHz single core
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB shared or dedicated RAM (ATI or NVIDIA)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
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it's cute and I really like this artstyle, the stars, the trees and all, it fits so well. It's not a survival game like the main Shelter series, but an episodic story divided in various areas you can explore as much as you like before continuing with the story. I wish there was an option to return to previously visited areas, just in case you missed an item. Because if you want all the achievements you'll probably have to play the game all over again.
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Paws is a small but emotionally resonant adventure that stands apart from most traditional games, leaning heavily into atmosphere, tenderness, and visual storytelling rather than mechanical complexity or long-form challenge. Developed and published by Might and Delight, it serves as a companion piece to the studio’s Shelter series, yet establishes a tone and identity all its own. Instead of guiding a parent protecting her young, Paws places you in the body of a vulnerable lynx cub separated from its family. From the very first moments—waking alone on a riverbank after being swept away—the game arises not from survival mechanics but from a journey of reconnection, trust, and quietly unfolding companionship. What immediately draws you into Paws is its striking art direction. Might and Delight’s distinctive patchwork aesthetic gives the world a handcrafted, almost storybook quality: forests are composed of textured fabrics, lighting shimmers across stylized leaves, and shadows soften the landscape into something dreamlike yet grounded. The world feels intentionally imperfect, slightly abstract but deeply evocative. Combined with a gentle, haunting soundtrack that relies on soft melodies and emotional cues rather than overt themes, the visual and audio design create an atmosphere that feels at once melancholic and hopeful. Rather than overwhelming you with dramatic story beats, the game invites you to slow down and inhabit the forest—watching silhouettes in the trees, listening to distant wildlife, or tracking subtle trails in the snow. Gameplay in Paws is intentionally minimalistic. Instead of deep combat, complex puzzles, or layered systems, you engage with the world through the senses of a lynx cub: following scent trails, stalking small prey, navigating shallow streams, and learning to move confidently across uneven terrain. Each action is less about challenge and more about immersion—letting you experience the world as the cub does, uncertain but curious. The introduction of a bear cub companion adds warmth to the journey, giving the player moments of shared exploration and simple cooperative mechanics. Together, the two young animals navigate obstacles, help each other reach higher ground, and lend emotional support in an otherwise harsh wilderness. Their relationship becomes the quiet backbone of the narrative, built through small gestures rather than dialogue. Paws is undeniably short, lasting only a few hours, and this brevity shapes both its strengths and its limitations. As an artistic vignette, the compact runtime enhances the emotional punch: the experience doesn’t overstay its welcome, and every new area feels meaningful. Yet players seeking more expansive gameplay may find themselves wanting more—more levels, more mechanics, more narrative layers. The game occasionally shows its rough edges, particularly in the camera and platforming segments where movement can feel imprecise. Some transitions arrive abruptly, including the ending, which can feel sudden and unresolved depending on the pace at which you play. These issues never derail the experience, but they do highlight that Paws is more of a meditative journey than a fully fleshed-out adventure. Where the game excels beyond question is in its emotional impact. Even without text or voiced dialogue, Paws communicates themes of loss, fear, protection, and companionship through its environments and through the behavior of its two young protagonists. It is a game built around feelings rather than goals, and its quiet moments linger long after finishing. Whether you’re weaving through dense underbrush, listening to the forest breathe, or simply watching the cubs curl up together in a rare moment of peace, the journey resonates in ways few games attempt. It may not provide mechanical depth, but it offers something rarer—a sense of innocence, vulnerability, and connection. For players who appreciate narrative lightness, visual artistry, and emotional subtlety, Paws is a memorable and heartfelt experience. It is accessible enough for younger players or newcomers to games, yet meaningful enough for anyone who values atmosphere over systems. Its short runtime may make it feel more like a playable storybook than a traditional video game, but within that structure it succeeds beautifully. Paws is not a grand epic; it is a quiet walk through a dangerous but wondrous world, guided by the fragile courage of a lost lynx cub—and in that simplicity lies its charm. Rating: 8/10
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I've been a fan of Might and Delight for seven years now. They were the key to my interest in the gaming industry. The Shelter franchise, particularly Shelter 2 and Paws, not only sparked my hobby but are also games I keep coming back to. Even if it’s been a few years, I always find time to revisit them. Lynxes hold a significant place in my life. I see something deeply resonant in them that I can’t quite put into words. Paws is a narrative-driven game that touches on a very warm and important theme: family. It’s worth noting that the game is quite short — you can complete it in about an hour. This is exactly what I love about it; it feels like a little bedtime story, one you've heard many times but wouldn't mind hearing again. It’s about something simple and relatable to everyone. That’s why I always make time to return and experience this tiny, often overlooked, yet dearly loved story once more. It's not only just loved, it always makes me feel that "you are loved" thing. This is precious.
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I got this game a few years ago, it's just such a touching and heartwarming game to play. I'd recommend this game to anyone who has played Shelter 2, I love how the lore pieces together with the two games. This game has such a unique play style, it's incredibly fun to adventure around as a little lynx cub.
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Was brought here from Stacey Plays after watching her play this when i was younger, had to relive the nostalgia for myself - stunning game
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Paws - A Shelter 2 Game is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam.
Paws - A Shelter 2 Game is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.50€ on Steam.
Paws - A Shelter 2 Game received 631 positive votes out of a total of 691 achieving a rating of 8.55.
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Paws - A Shelter 2 Game was developed and published by Might and Delight.
Paws - A Shelter 2 Game is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Paws - A Shelter 2 Game is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Paws - A Shelter 2 Game is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Paws - A Shelter 2 Game is a single-player game.
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Paws - A Shelter 2 Game does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Paws - A Shelter 2 Game does not support Steam Remote Play.
Paws - A Shelter 2 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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Might and Delight
Publisher
Might and Delight
Release
24 Mar 2016
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