Deeeep.io vs Shelter
Deeeep.io
Deeeep.io is a really unique IO game which features a different sort of progression system while retaining the competitive aspect of all games within the new genre. In this game, there are many animal characters for you to play as, each of which has their own unique range of abilities. However, unlike most games, you can't choose the animals you play - You get to work your way up the food chain instead. If you do really well, you may end up being the whales, orcas, and sharks a.k.a. the top predators in that stretch of the sea.The game even has plenty of fun places to explore, and sometimes even hide in, just to avoid larger predators. Some animal characters, such as penguins and seagulls, even allow you to head up to the surface so you can battle other players there as well.
Deeeep.io isn't exactly like your conventional IO game. In fact, similar to Starve.io, it is part of a wave of innovative games which retained the sort of gameplay simplicity that can only be associated to IO games and yet provide players with a myriad of interesting games and game modes to play in.
If you do plan on giving this game a try, you might want to play the browser version instead. As reported by many players, the mobile version of the game has a lot of glitches.
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!