Day of the Shell Reviews

Day of the Shell is ranked in the -1th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
3 / 5.0
Aug 1, 2025

Ultimately, Day of the Shell is a compelling idea that doesn't fully realize its potential. It nails its core concept of accessibility and snappy tactics, but falters in the systems meant to support long-term engagement. For players seeking a bite-sized, brainy strategy game to play in short sessions, there's a lot to like here, but those hoping for deep progression, rich variety, or meaningful replayability may find themselves burning out quickly. It's not a bad game by any means; it's just one that feels like the first draft of something greater. With more content, balance tweaks, and expansion of its mechanics, it could become something special. As it stands, Day of the Shell is a promising and modest experience that is unique, but not unforgettable.

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Aug 5, 2025

Playing Day of the Shell is super-exciting at first but after an hour or so, you'll start to realise that it's quite shallow despite its cleverness. 🔫

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