Sandbox Coloring vs Shelter
Sandbox Coloring
Sandbox Coloring is the very first, pixel art-themed digital coloring book that you can download from Google Play and the AppStore. Back then, the "adult coloring book fad" has not started yet, but there are already quite a number of users, most of which who are adults, who enjoy coloring the many different types of pixel art available. What makes this game stands out though is the fact that it offers a sandbox mode where users can create their own pixel art using the tools given and submit the art to the developer for approval. If everything checks out (such as no vulgar content), then your art may end up in the game!The thing about coloring apps though... they often have subscriptions in addition to or, if you're lucky, in lieu of in-app purchases and ads. For Sandbox Coloring, it has an optional premium subscription service that charges a whopping $7.99 monthly. This is a lot more than what many other similar apps offer. So, you might want to avoid that and instead, show your support by buying art packs instead.
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!