Stray

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 599 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 476 out of 599
  2. Mixed: 68 out of 599
  3. Negative: 55 out of 599

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  1. MunkiePlays
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    Stray is an amazing game, tho does still have very few performance-based issues (nothing the average player will see). Even tho it's short if you follow the story you'll get hooked, it's new and very fun!
  2. d3uzZ
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Простенькая и приятная игрушка с хорошей графикой про милого рыжего котика, который очутился в мире киберпанка. Игра довольно разнообразна на всякие собирания. Изучать и общаться с представителями этого мира не скучно и не надоедает. Отличная игра на мой взгляд, чтобы отвлечься от тяжелых и долгих проектов, и провести время в удовольствие без напряжения под звуки мурлыканья и мяуканьяПростенькая и приятная игрушка с хорошей графикой про милого рыжего котика, который очутился в мире киберпанка. Игра довольно разнообразна на всякие собирания. Изучать и общаться с представителями этого мира не скучно и не надоедает. Отличная игра на мой взгляд, чтобы отвлечься от тяжелых и долгих проектов, и провести время в удовольствие без напряжения под звуки мурлыканья и мяуканья главного героя.… Expand
  3. rammkhalid
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Perfect game. Extremely cute. Loved I'd so much. Hope it becomes game of the year
  4. withinmyself
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    The best part about Stray is the attention to detail regarding the main character. You play as a cat. Not a super-powered cat or an anime cat or an alien cat or genetically enhanced cat. No, you play as a normal cat. You eventually team up with an AI drone that rides in a little adorable harness but you, the cat, never change. You hit a button to meow. You can rub up against legs,The best part about Stray is the attention to detail regarding the main character. You play as a cat. Not a super-powered cat or an anime cat or an alien cat or genetically enhanced cat. No, you play as a normal cat. You eventually team up with an AI drone that rides in a little adorable harness but you, the cat, never change. You hit a button to meow. You can rub up against legs, take naps, get your head stuck in a paper bag. All the things that make cats great. And all the animations look amazing. The amazing story unfolds around this everyday very normal cat and the resulting dynamics of this experience are really phenomenal. I would even go as far to say this could easily become a completely new genre. Meow.… Expand
  5. thedarkhorse
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    An amazing game where you play a cat. Story is incredible and touching. The atmosphere is beautiful, and the game had the right difficulty when it came to puzzle solving.
  6. templeking09
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Even if you completely remove the story, the experience Stray creates of being a cat is worth the price alone IMO. The way each set is designed and the way you move through it oozes craftsmanship and a profound obsession for cats. Dogs tend to get more love in games because they're more naturally aligned with the function of an NPC companion, so cats aren't as common to begin with, butEven if you completely remove the story, the experience Stray creates of being a cat is worth the price alone IMO. The way each set is designed and the way you move through it oozes craftsmanship and a profound obsession for cats. Dogs tend to get more love in games because they're more naturally aligned with the function of an NPC companion, so cats aren't as common to begin with, but I'll be damned if this isn't the best darn video game cat ever made. Oh, and the story's great, just sayin'.… Expand
  7. sunnych
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    I was expecting this to be a gorgeous cat walking simulator, but nothing more.

    Turns out I was wrong, and I'm totally fine with that.
  8. Vespi
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    When I´m reading some of the reviews I imagine them like being a vegetarian going to a steak house, order a steak and write a negative review.

    This Game is quite good I really like it. The Game is short, you can Finnish it in 5 hours. If you want a Game where you can spend a gazillion Hours of Time this is the Wrong Game. The Game play is easy, if you look for a challenge this is    When I´m reading some of the reviews I imagine them like being a vegetarian going to a steak house, order a steak and write a negative review.

    This Game is quite good I really like it.

    The Game is short, you can Finnish it in 5 hours. If you want a Game where you can spend a gazillion Hours of Time this is the Wrong Game.
    The Game play is easy, if you look for a challenge this is not for you.

    Good graphics, nice Art Style relaxing Game play and you play as a Cat. I´m loving it.    … Expand
  9. hipopotamo
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Gameplay exceeded expectations, beautiful graphics and has its own style, balanced and well-made difficulty, creative missions, genius idea. Amazing experience.
  10. kineckt
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    A wonderful game with an interesting plot, cool graphics and an atmospheric soundtrack!!! Many thanks to the developers!!! 10/10
  11. m1sssery
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    11/10

    The game managed to hurt my feelings.
    She is beautiful
    Very cute main character
  12. raulcarvalho
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Haters will call it a "no depth cat walking simulator". It would already be a 10/10 just for that, but it's not true at all. The story is good enough, you get exactly what you'd expect for a cat protagonist and then more, with a well-crafted setting and premise. Comparing Stray to a triple A is just not fair at all. It's a very well executed project within its own niche.
  13. InbreadCat
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Excellent graphics, nice semi-open world, interesting history of the city and characters, and just an excellent game! Meow!
  14. WhiteBoa11
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    To give this game anything but a 10 would be a disgrace to game developers around the globe. It is a very fun game, with a unique twist about robots being trapped in a huge locked city, which I have not seen in any othere game. The ending is very touching but I wont spoil it. It had some decent puzzles, reletavly fun and it was pretty easy to figure out where you needed to go and why. TheTo give this game anything but a 10 would be a disgrace to game developers around the globe. It is a very fun game, with a unique twist about robots being trapped in a huge locked city, which I have not seen in any othere game. The ending is very touching but I wont spoil it. It had some decent puzzles, reletavly fun and it was pretty easy to figure out where you needed to go and why. The characters were...alright they`re robots dont expect much. The graphics were AMAZING. However I do wish they put a tad bit more detail into the cat but eh. The story? 10/10 The graphics? 10/10 The gameplay? 9/10 The ending? 11/10. Really fun and a semi-great game for children, although it might scare them cause some of the creatures are pretty spooky.… Expand
  15. ADOoffi
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Stray is just a wonderful game! Its hallmark is simplicity and soulfulness. Among all the latest AAA projects, you will not find one in which you will experience the same emotions as in Stray.
  16. Ameer_Alucard
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    What an amazing adventure thus far, the story must go on! Would recommend to animal lovers 100%
  17. Attri
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Superbe, histoire magnifique, de beau graphismes dans l'ensemble surtout pour un jeu de ce calibre, la bande son est top, un super jeu d'aventure a faire absolument !
  18. grihajedy
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    7,5/10
    (2-часовой обзор)
    Концептуально самая "читерская" игра года, ещё и удачно вышедшая ровно в тот момент, когда не то, что конкурентов нету, вообще никаких игр месяц не выходит) в типичный летний застой. Я надеюсь, что мой обзор получился достаточно объективным, так как в жизни я к котам отношусь нейтрально. Что я могу сказать про жанр игры? Во-первых, это без шуток - лучший    7,5/10
    (2-часовой обзор)
    Концептуально самая "читерская" игра года, ещё и удачно вышедшая ровно в тот момент, когда не то, что конкурентов нету, вообще никаких игр месяц не выходит) в типичный летний застой. Я надеюсь, что мой обзор получился достаточно объективным, так как в жизни я к котам отношусь нейтрально.
    Что я могу сказать про жанр игры? Во-первых, это без шуток - лучший симулятор кота, анимациям хоть и не хватает AAA бюджета, но для инди-игры всё очень достойно и "плавно" смотрится, а в перерывах между забегами вы сможете и ногти почесать об "дощечку", и "пройтись поглаживая" между ног робота, и, пофоткать себе фоны для рабочего стола, мило свернувшись клубочком в местах для сна, а можете просто часами бегать и распихивать многочисленные физические объекты, раскиданные на каждом углу мира.
    Во-вторых, это Симулятор Ходьбы с элементами ролевых игр (даже название переводится как "бродить" вроде), если вы надеялись на сюжетную игру, то, увы, нет, даже концовка тут не даёт никаких ответов и является "формальностью", сюжет тут больше сконцетрирован в лоре игры, добро пожаловать в очередной апокалипсис в сеттинге киберпанка, все люди вымерли, города превратились в помойки, где живут "человекоподобные" роботы, а также мелкие местные гусеницаподобные хэдкрабы.
    Квестом я бы игру тоже не назвал, возьми предмет, поднеси туда то - "дверка откроется", головоломки тут вроде на таком уровне. Также можно будет применять вещи из инвентаря и разговаривать с "неписями", используя вашего робота-помощника.
    Тут ещё хороший саундтрек, который способен подарить вам пару эмоциональных моментов, но, опять же, это не полноценная "сюжетная игра", так что всё ограничивается заскриптованными побегами, которые будут очень похожи друг на друга. Могу ещё отметить, что пока оптимизация очень хромает, при далеко не самой технологичной графике, но это исправимо, хотя-бы багов вообще нет.

    Подписывайтесь на Кураторство в Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/37365104/    … Expand
  19. gtb
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Could have been longer, but it's still game of the year so far. Absolutely amazing.
  20. Gonzo74
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing keeping this from getting a 10 was the play time; otherwise it's perfect. I really hope there is another game created with options to customize your cat and expand upon an already wonderful story.… Expand
  21. CaioMunhoz
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    The most creative and fun game I’ve ever played!!! Moving away from the standard of generic triple AAA games, showing what an indie game can provide us. The adventure , the environment, the characters, everything is amazing!The only bad thing is that it ends. Thanks Annapurna Interactive and BlueTwelve Studio for this masterpiece. Hope for more games like this!
    9/10 story
    10/10    The most creative and fun game I’ve ever played!!! Moving away from the standard of generic triple AAA games, showing what an indie game can provide us. The adventure , the environment, the characters, everything is amazing!The only bad thing is that it ends. Thanks Annapurna Interactive and BlueTwelve Studio for this masterpiece. Hope for more games like this!
    9/10 story
    10/10 environments
    10/10 characters
    9,5/10 gameplay
    10/10 world
    10/10 audio
    10/10 soundtrack    … Expand
  22. gabeee
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Really a top game, the atmosphere and the cyberpunk aesthetics is extremely well retranscribed, much better than a certain other one that everyone knows...
    The animation of the characters and the writing is also a good point, it remains light but pleasant all the same.
    The soundtrack is superb, minimalist but soaring, by small touches, it corresponds well to the atmosphere and makes the    Really a top game, the atmosphere and the cyberpunk aesthetics is extremely well retranscribed, much better than a certain other one that everyone knows...
    The animation of the characters and the writing is also a good point, it remains light but pleasant all the same.
    The soundtrack is superb, minimalist but soaring, by small touches, it corresponds well to the atmosphere and makes the whole coherent with the world of Stray.
    Optimization on PC is pretty good, despite the constant framerate drops (between 26 / 30, in short!) I run it in 40 fps with a small configuration (8GB of RAM, GTX 750), it's good to take!
    The price is also respectable and very correct, they do not stuff themselves like many others (around 20 / 30 €)!
    The only small problem is the life span, but it is of good quality (it's the right compromise).
    Hats off to these French designers, thank you! To give example in term of creativity and imagination to other studios :)
    Thanks for the gem, surely my GOTY 2022!    … Expand
  23. ArmagedFoxer
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    This game is great! I played it, it brought me to tears. No one has been able to accurately convey the behavior of seals. 10 out of 10
  24. greden_ua
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    It's just so wonderful, the ending is very sad, but at the same time amazing
  25. KeolMetaCritic
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Stray surprised me, when I saw it in the PS games reveal it did not look like a game that I would enjoy, but the world building and the amount of funny things to do is great and worth the price for me.

    The game could feel a little bit short but with how the story and the world is set up I feel satisfied with the length, I enjoyed every single aspect of this game, and I never saw    Stray surprised me, when I saw it in the PS games reveal it did not look like a game that I would enjoy, but the world building and the amount of funny things to do is great and worth the price for me.

    The game could feel a little bit short but with how the story and the world is set up I feel satisfied with the length, I enjoyed every single aspect of this game, and I never saw anything that I thought could be improved. Stray is a 10 out of 10 for me.

    This is a unique experience, and with how similar videogames are modernly this really stands out more than anything that has come out in years.    … Expand
  26. TomDude
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    I just finished the game, and wow, it is the most emotional game I've played in a while. 10/10
  27. Emarnic
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Лучшая игра этого месяца и концовка года. Мне очень зашло. Единственный минус это недоработаны анимации. Остальное не было никаких сомнений. Игра единственная за кого ты играешь за котика который ищет надежду вернуться домой через неизведанный безлюдный киберпанковый мир населенными хорошими и плохими роботами. Жаль что игра вышла короткой но проходил я его на одном дыхании. ЭтоЛучшая игра этого месяца и концовка года. Мне очень зашло. Единственный минус это недоработаны анимации. Остальное не было никаких сомнений. Игра единственная за кого ты играешь за котика который ищет надежду вернуться домой через неизведанный безлюдный киберпанковый мир населенными хорошими и плохими роботами. Жаль что игра вышла короткой но проходил я его на одном дыхании. Это невероятно. Я не фанат инди проектов но такое творение меня заставило полючить такое уйму эмоций в прохождении и в концовке наворачивались слезы. Хотел бы прямое продолжение с одной просьбой чтобы было как наиболее сделаны катсцен чтобы полностью погрузиться в такую игру. А так очень доволен, это очень крутое и невероятное творение. Спасибо большое… Expand
  28. Metalomaniac16
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    I don't like indie games. Not because they're bad but because i get bored easily.
    This game had me from the very start. I was curious about where the story was going to and i couldn't stop playing. I usually go for every collectible in games and this wasn't the exception, but the world exploration in this one, unlike other games who make the work tedious (Ubisoft, i'm talking about your    I don't like indie games. Not because they're bad but because i get bored easily.
    This game had me from the very start. I was curious about where the story was going to and i couldn't stop playing. I usually go for every collectible in games and this wasn't the exception, but the world exploration in this one, unlike other games who make the work tedious (Ubisoft, i'm talking about your games), was very fun to get into. I wanted to look in every corner and find everything to know more about the game lore. It was a very short game, but i think the length was just right for what the story offers. I recommend it.    … Expand
  29. Dexteer
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Meow.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  30. YummyYanggg
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Super cute cat game 10/10! Only downside is no option to customize your cat :((
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    80
    The faithfully rendered, authentically impoverished setting goes a bit against the more magical technologies that accompany the cat's adventures. Suddenly, the game is left with nothing more than the atmosphere of each area, which fortunately in Stray's case still means a hell of a lot. [Issue#321]
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 2, 2023
    70
    Stray is an awesome looking game, with a neon-cyberpunk world that feels like it is alive. The run-time is short enough that the gameplay loop of solving puzzles via finding random items scattered throughout the world is well complemented from sequences that require running from area to area without getting caught by local mutated predators. While Stray is pretty to look at and is fun while it lasts the limitations of movement and rather simplistic puzzles hold this back from being greater than it could have been.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 19, 2022
    76
    Leisurely promenades and simple puzzles are interspersed with action moments where you have to flee from local aggressive fauna. There’s also some stealth involved. These segments aren’t stellar, but they do shake things up nicely. [Issue#260, p.58]
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