Rune Factory 3 vs Shelter
Rune Factory 3
Rune Factory 3 provides players with a whole new adventure set in a realm where the people of Sharance and their horned Univir neighbors are embroiled in a bitter conflict due to an age-old hatred that divides them both. However, in this game, the protagonist - that's you by the way - is an adventurer with a rather unusual secret: You are half human and half monster. Due to your unique heritage, will you be the one the two races need to reunite in time to combat the growing evil force that threatens to destroy both humans and Univirs?In addition to the thrilling storyline, the gameplay in Rune Factory 3 is pretty much the same as the one before it. After all, it's a farm simulation game at its core. As usual, you can even go fishing or set off on an adventure to fight monsters.
Shelter
Shelter is truly a one-of-a-kind game where you'll get to play as a mother badger who's taking care of her newly-born cubs. Developed by Might and Delight, the game puts you on an exciting yet heartwarming adventure as you travel about with your cubs in tow in hopes of finding the perfect shelter to raise them. In your journey, you and your family will encounter lots of danger and it is up to you - the mama badger - to protect your cubs from harm, whether it is a raging forest fire or a bird of prey.Besides adventure, the game also comes with a second game mode called Nurture. It's a lot like a Tamagochi game where you'll need to head into the game every day (at least once) to give your cubs the stuff they need to survive and also to forge closer bonds with them.
This is one of the breakout indie games of 2013 but it's not the sort of game that will get old with age, so if you love games where you'll get to play as an animal and you enjoy a good story-adventure, then Shelter is your best bet!