Stray

 PlayStation 5
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2049 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,660 out of 2049
  2. Mixed: 241 out of 2049
  3. Negative: 148 out of 2049

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  1. gmendezm
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    A graphic adventure of the new age.

    I've played a lot of games that purport to be Cyberpunk, and only a handful of them feel like a retro futuristic experience. Stray is one of them. A chill game, just enjoy it, solve some puzzles on the roof, run and don't let rot catch you. Small steps in a future to which we humans no longer belong. You are constantly invaded by melancholy    A graphic adventure of the new age.

    I've played a lot of games that purport to be Cyberpunk, and only a handful of them feel like a retro futuristic experience.

    Stray is one of them. A chill game, just enjoy it, solve some puzzles on the roof, run and don't let rot catch you. Small steps in a future to which we humans no longer belong.

    You are constantly invaded by melancholy

    Despite being a French work, we can see in his art the Mono no Aware (物の哀れ) at its best    … Expand
  2. Simpson_761
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Interesting Story. Super fresh gameplay feel. You play as a cat and the cat movements are quite well done! Nice fun. Better than I expected from a smaller title like this.
  3. jeffsaw1
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. I have 2 cats, 1 of them love watching TV and the other one never watch TV at all, when I start playing this game, for the first time ever my cat who never watch TV start watching this game and she really love it.
  4. joao_mrodrigues
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    This game is wonderful, spend one day to complete, can't stop playing, amazing!!! The characters are fascinating, nothing to criticize, just enjoy the wonder that this game is.
  5. Raios-Rogue
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    the most popular game on steam and as a cat lover you just cant miss on this one the quality of this game is triple A the graphics reflections are amazing and this is a indi developer i am so impressed with this game the gameplay s really entertaining with puzzles platforming and the story is very interesting a cat living in a world without humans only robots are left and little monstersthe most popular game on steam and as a cat lover you just cant miss on this one the quality of this game is triple A the graphics reflections are amazing and this is a indi developer i am so impressed with this game the gameplay s really entertaining with puzzles platforming and the story is very interesting a cat living in a world without humans only robots are left and little monsters borned from the filth the humans left and they eat robots the physics are amazing in this game the AI is great this game is more beloved more than just the reason for oyu being a cat love in real life and its 8 hours or more if your doing collectibles platinum like me the arstyle is amazing the difficulty is balanced the game is perfect length a great shake up from playing two massive fantastic masterpiece open world games like Elden ring and Horizon Forbidden west this game deserves to be a GOTY contended it might not win goty because we have Elden ring which is probably gonna win but this game deserves to be competing with Horizon Elden RIng God Of War Ragnarok for the goty awards and this game deserves to get awards from other categories. stray is a very cute, interesting, beautiful and simply pleasant game and its free on ps plus and i will definitely buy a disc copy now after playing it on ps plus extra… Expand
  6. Akimdabom
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    The game was great, atmosphere was amazing feels like one of those lofi steams when the cat sits downs and it zooms out, gameplay was smooth and fluid, story was amazing and had me invested loved the lore and wanted more, only downside would be how short the game is would love to see dlc that expands on the city
  7. BenFauWriter
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    GOTY! Fantastic game with an interesting story, beautiful graphics. Kudos to the developers for making an original game. Best game of the year!
  8. Owen20
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Absolutely loved this game from start to finish. Was excited for Stray ever since the reveal and it exceeded my expectations by a lot. It’s a well rounded game with great visuals, great music, great environments, fun gameplay and a cute cat. Finished the game in 6 hours, but it could easily be 7-8 hours with the collectibles/memories i missed. Can’t wait to get back in and do an allAbsolutely loved this game from start to finish. Was excited for Stray ever since the reveal and it exceeded my expectations by a lot. It’s a well rounded game with great visuals, great music, great environments, fun gameplay and a cute cat. Finished the game in 6 hours, but it could easily be 7-8 hours with the collectibles/memories i missed. Can’t wait to get back in and do an all collectibles/memories run and then an under 2 hours speedrun… Expand
  9. Harry_3454
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Ótimo jogo. Ele conquista pela simplicidade na gameplay, na riqueza de detalhes dos cenários com a direção de arte muito bem feita e na história que é muito bonita e bem desenvolvida e tem uma grande, e ao mesmo tempo sútil, crítica social. Poderia facilmente ser um episódio de Love, Death & Robots.
  10. Coolboy007
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Гребаные собачники, которые занижают оценку этому шедевру
  11. MonsterGod334
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    the game is worthy of attention, since there are no others, I think this is the game of the year)))
  12. Adagiokarski
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    I loved everything about Stray. Starting with the game and level design ending with the soundtrack. More than the rest, I liked the quest sections, which once again reminded me why I love old-fashion point-and-click quests, and quests in general. Also, the game world is detailed not only in terms of graphics, but also in terms of lore, where each character adds a pinch of interest to theI loved everything about Stray. Starting with the game and level design ending with the soundtrack. More than the rest, I liked the quest sections, which once again reminded me why I love old-fashion point-and-click quests, and quests in general. Also, the game world is detailed not only in terms of graphics, but also in terms of lore, where each character adds a pinch of interest to the game with his brief monologue. I could continue to paint every detail that fascinates me, but I'd rather say that comparing this game with what I've been playing all year, Stray looks like a small and soulful masterpiece that everyone who owns compatible game platform should play.… Expand
  13. hgerik
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    A game I never knew I needed. Brilliant, contendet for GOTY for sure.......
  14. Manziflex
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    In One Word : Cute. The musics are stunning. Honestly i never thought It was a good game.
  15. jolybuzz
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Best game I’ve played this year so far. Love almost every part of this, especially the storyline. It was gripping and fascinating journey thankfully the cat, b12 and the group of developers Love it
  16. MTaniacMeta
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Being a cat has never been this nice. Play an original and high quality kitty cat game that is not like the empty dlc content of some companies..
  17. kirillgales09
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    крутая игра прошил с удальствиэм сюжет класний графыка топ
  18. BugsBunny999666
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    I did cry in the end. Only 2 games made me cry Red Dead Redemion 2 and STRAY.
    In the rolling titles you can see the names of the cats that took a role in this game and 3 were RIP I did cry twice as hard. Awersome Story of a stay car, the best game I did play in a last years
  19. Juliansolo05
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    This game is short in time, it has many puzzles which you can solve in no time and as a cat, you can walk and meow, but the experience, the environment, the music, and the side quests are unique! I don't want to talk about the ending because I don't want to spoil people, but as it was so unexpected, I could find many feelings that this game touched my heart and made me cry while IThis game is short in time, it has many puzzles which you can solve in no time and as a cat, you can walk and meow, but the experience, the environment, the music, and the side quests are unique! I don't want to talk about the ending because I don't want to spoil people, but as it was so unexpected, I could find many feelings that this game touched my heart and made me cry while I remembered my lovely cat. If you want a marvellous, soft, emotional, and unique experience even though it may not be that long, well Stray is waiting for you. This little cat deserves our love and affection. Definitely, the game of the year!
    PD: Don't listen to those "gamers" who are complaining about the game. They were expecting a game in which you as a cat could fight with weapons or do some strange movement or something unreal like for real? Do cats do that? I don't think so. So don't listen to them and ignore them.    … Expand
  20. Tonetoelewa
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Hermosa historia, hermosa jugabilidad, banda sonora que ambienta cada escenario, junto a una reflexión sobre lo que es la amistad fiel y leal; este juego es una joya.
  21. Devarsh2116
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    masterpieceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  22. denzoyux
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Loved it!! I cried at the end of the game. If you are a cat lover, this game will be one of the your favorites. You will feel so attached to the cat, I even named it. Gameplay is amazing, graphics are so good. Amazing details. It’s not so long so not boring at all. And it’s free!!! Majestic
  23. Mybubis
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Stray is a relaxing game with an acceptable plot and impressive graphics. Despite being short, it's quite entertaining because of the multiple tasks you have to do to discover a pleasant ending.
  24. Flavius91
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    A short, but beautiful game. I enjoyed the story and setting and I hope we will get more of Stray in the future.
  25. Zski
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    What a great experience. It may not be groundbreaking in terms of gameplay, but the experience is strangely captivating. It’s hard to put into words what it is about this game that makes it great because when you really boil it down, it’s just a platforming game light puzzles and streamlined climbing physics similar to Assassin’s Creed. Like I said the gameplay works well, but does nothingWhat a great experience. It may not be groundbreaking in terms of gameplay, but the experience is strangely captivating. It’s hard to put into words what it is about this game that makes it great because when you really boil it down, it’s just a platforming game light puzzles and streamlined climbing physics similar to Assassin’s Creed. Like I said the gameplay works well, but does nothing special. I think the immersion of being a cat lost in a strange world filled with strange creatures trying to find a way back to your friends is really captivating. You aren’t a cat with superpowers or anything, which I thought was really cool. Sure the robot helps you communicate with the other creatures, but generally you move around like a cat, meow or scratch to get the attention of other creatures, and it just has this simple but heartwarming story of a cat trying to find his way home. You really become invested in the experience, I just can’t put it into words. Something about the game really tugs on your emotions. It’s just so expertly crafted that you feel a sense of investment into a minor character’s story after reading maybe 5 lines of dialogue. Then there are times where the game really makes you feel helpless as a cat, which further invests you into the story of this nameless little cat. The graphics are generally really good, the music and sound design is fantastic which really adds to the ambient experience.

    I absolutely loved this game, it didn’t set out to do anything groundbreaking, but it is a moving experience that is difficult to describe. The best way I can describe this game is that it has heart that few other games have, and it’s masterfully executed through simplicity.    … Expand
  26. gonzalo_arg
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    I’m so glad and satisfied after playing this game for 5 hours. I’m enjoying every bit of it, so not rushing for now.
    Kudos to B12 studios and Sony for supporting this indie developer.
  27. Newway92
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played. It's a masterpiece of it's kind. Great story, great characters and enough gameplay for it to not get boring. What an amazing experience.
  28. AlexSantoss
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Honestly such an incredible game! I wouldn’t call it easy nor difficult, right in the middle, but can give you a but of a challenge in some bits. The graphics are amazing! Such a unique experience! Haven’t finished it yet, half way, but can already tell you guys that this is a real masterpiece!

    PS. Just finished the game, I’m in tears, the ending…

    DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!
  29. Oita75
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Environment, lights, atmosphere, gameplay, story, cat Animation ! Everything is perfect!
    Congrats to B12, the French studio From Montpellier.
  30. dvnypena
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    En cada apartado es excelente, me encantan cada una de las tematicas, el apartado grafico, la historia. Es todo lo que esperaba.
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#20 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#8 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 99
  3. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 14, 2022
    82
    If you are allergic to cats, hate mystery, exploration and a good atmosphere in video games, don’t play Stray. Otherwise, you’ve probably already beaten it. It’s a rare occasion to get a title such as this. And if it looks like something you might enjoy, that’s likely because you most surely would.
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  2. PLAY
    Aug 30, 2022
    80
    Stray makes the most of its choice of protagonist early on, really allowing you to do all the things a typical cat would do, though it eventually loses sight of that in favour of spotlighting the short story. That’s no cause for hissing, though it does leave the overall experience feeling somewhat like two kittens from different litters forced together. The combination works better than it should, but we’re ultimately left wondering what could’ve resulted if either half of the game had been given enough space to stand alone. [Issue#18, p.70]
  3. Het Nieuwsblad
    Aug 26, 2022
    80
    It sounds ridiculous. And maybe it is. But the first ten minutes of Stray broke our heart. We’re a soft-boiled egg when it comes to animals, even when they're completely fictional. A cat who loses his friends and then gets hurt? Enough for an intense feeling of sadness and pity. It is not the challenge, but the experience that is key in this game. You really play Stray for the atmosphere. And that's exactly right.
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