Reviewers generally enjoyed the gameplay, though criticized its lack of depth. Harry Slater from "Pocket Gamer" stated, "It's not exactly the most exciting post-apocalyptic game out there, but if casual is your bag there's a lot to like here." Chris Carter from "Destructoid" wrote, "I don't want to play it every day forever and ever, but it's definitely worth the time I invested in it." Justin Davis of "IGN" remarked ""Fallout Shelter" is desperately in need of a set of endgame goals or resource sinks to look forward to."