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. Hoplite
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    its so fun. i have to keep playing. write more later. filled with depth and heart. if i only had one word to describe, itd be soul-stirring
  2. marvsfontanilla
    Jul 27, 2022
    8
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 8
    Gameplay: 7
    Game Time: 6 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  3. Mubashirhussain
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    This game is just perfect, the ambience, the feelings, the story, the cat.. everything is perfect. I have such an emotional relation with this game now
  4. theTRUTHson
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    The game is a breath of fresh air. Anyone contemplating about playing it because it's a "cat game" should know, this is a must play, not just a cat game. Really enjoyed it.
  5. Mohaharb01
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Perfection.

    I could think of a hundred reasons why I enjoyed playing this game. However, when I try and think of a single flaw or a negative about this game, I simply fail.

    10/10
    And btw kudos to the devs for the flawless release
  6. Kulitsch
    Jul 27, 2022
    5
    It is a good game and also cute to play the cat, but cats navigate with their noses and smells, but here you can't use the marking personal smell of a cat. And what do i need the light for, cats can see in the dark.

    I want to say: the game is ok, but its not about to play a cat and their spezific kind to realize their surroundings.. Sound is also bad, physics are not there and the robots    It is a good game and also cute to play the cat, but cats navigate with their noses and smells, but here you can't use the marking personal smell of a cat. And what do i need the light for, cats can see in the dark.

    I want to say: the game is ok, but its not about to play a cat and their spezific kind to realize their surroundings..

    Sound is also bad, physics are not there and the robots doesn't act with the cat but with b12.
    Also the Titel is wrong, you are not straying around, you are questing like a human.

    This game could be easily better and more cat like    … Expand
  7. Danilencol
    Jul 27, 2022
    8
    The game brings nothing innovative and has a short story but it does not erase its brightness, nor does it look like an Indie.
  8. AntonLobanov
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Очень классная игра с путешествием кота по миру роботов(и не только). Рекомендую эту игру всем, в особенности тем, кто любит друзей наших меньших. Графика приятна глазам, геймплей достаточно обычный, но за кота это кажется чем-то особенным и интересным, про сюжет говорить мне кажется нечего, но мне понравилосьОчень классная игра с путешествием кота по миру роботов(и не только). Рекомендую эту игру всем, в особенности тем, кто любит друзей наших меньших. Графика приятна глазам, геймплей достаточно обычный, но за кота это кажется чем-то особенным и интересным, про сюжет говорить мне кажется нечего, но мне понравилось
  9. 5hady
    Jul 27, 2022
    8
    I have played and enjoyed whole game for last week but 5 hours is enough to end main story. In game you won't find any telling dialogues but maybe it is beauty of story. Story is not long but is very interesting. Developers prepared some easy and level medium logic quests but all what players need to do is find another way. Environment is very breathtaking. Graphics is at high level but isI have played and enjoyed whole game for last week but 5 hours is enough to end main story. In game you won't find any telling dialogues but maybe it is beauty of story. Story is not long but is very interesting. Developers prepared some easy and level medium logic quests but all what players need to do is find another way. Environment is very breathtaking. Graphics is at high level but is not the best. But in game like 'Stray' players don't need more. I recommend this game for everyone, especially for those who don't like long games with long and boring stories.… Expand
  10. Abdulaziz46268
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    I’m going back to this gemadjjdjjrjrhrjruxjcjfhffjffkkrjroyvgctctctctctcvt t t.
  11. PIKOVIT007
    Jul 27, 2022
    8
    Good game but not so long, from the plus side game very touchable and vibe, another one to the bank game with great fotos
  12. tinyspiders
    Jul 27, 2022
    1
    This game is garbage wrapped up in a nice designed-in-Cupertino box. The physics are strange. The 'gameplay' is strange. It's a cat game but you can't actually jump manually. You can't fight. You can scratch and interact with objects via a dialog prompt and some San Andreas style button mashing but the ability to p*ss all over stuff was notably left out. Not very realistic for a cat gameThis game is garbage wrapped up in a nice designed-in-Cupertino box. The physics are strange. The 'gameplay' is strange. It's a cat game but you can't actually jump manually. You can't fight. You can scratch and interact with objects via a dialog prompt and some San Andreas style button mashing but the ability to p*ss all over stuff was notably left out. Not very realistic for a cat game if you ask me.… Expand
  13. Tmes_jaban
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow
  14. Literalspy
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    This is a very good game to play for a relaxing, well paced story that allows you to put.yourself into the role of a cat - knocking things over, scratching stuff, rubbing against the companion's legs, and more. While short, the story does not have much downtime. My only small gripe is that I believe the game would benefit from a third act, as I felt the game was really starting to hit it'sThis is a very good game to play for a relaxing, well paced story that allows you to put.yourself into the role of a cat - knocking things over, scratching stuff, rubbing against the companion's legs, and more. While short, the story does not have much downtime. My only small gripe is that I believe the game would benefit from a third act, as I felt the game was really starting to hit it's stride towards the end. However, I feel that I can strongly recommend this game as the price point reflects the relatively short playtime!… Expand
  15. Maxdom77
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    el mejor gato de la historia del videojuego y este juego es mucho mejor que elder ring, miau :}
  16. 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
  17. KyloR3n
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    I had an absolute blast with this game. I mean...come on...you're a cat in a cyber punk-esque, maze like city...that's all I really need to say. The puzzle solving was really fun...and not too hard, but not too easy. The story kept my attention the entire time...you actually care about the characters. The game mechanics were a blast...platforming as a cat...hopping around to find secretsI had an absolute blast with this game. I mean...come on...you're a cat in a cyber punk-esque, maze like city...that's all I really need to say. The puzzle solving was really fun...and not too hard, but not too easy. The story kept my attention the entire time...you actually care about the characters. The game mechanics were a blast...platforming as a cat...hopping around to find secrets in little nooks and crannies. Seriously...AAA developers need to start watching indie developers on how its done...just sayin.… Expand
  18. Vokrug_Vostok
    Jul 26, 2022
    6
    Nothing special, very simple and short game with 2-3 mechanics. All just love cats
  19. idohaker
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    It's more original and creative games like this we need.
    Kudos on Annapurna for supporting small studios like this and giving them the resources to bring their visions out into the world. This is a great game with an amazing premise, breathtaking scenery and atmosphere, and a great story that doesn't overstay its welcome. I hope we get more games like this and Sifu in the years to come.
  20. VerruckterAdler
    Jul 26, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It ıs boring and walking simulation but your dream is be cat. this game for you… Expand
  21. Ugurefe
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Gerçekten beni hikayesiyle bu kadar etkileyen bir oyun bir last of us vardı ama stray onu da geride bıraktı inanılmaz bir oyun mutlaka oynanması gerek
  22. l__seeker__l
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    I can’t stress enough on how great this game was. Sure will never forget about this game in my life. Just finished it
  23. clustev
    Jul 26, 2022
    5
    Банальная история, слабые, корявые механики, красивая картинка и слишком много хайпа вокруг этой индиподелки. Если не любишь и не умиляешься от кошек - игра пуста совершенно.
  24. SteamingWade
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    This game... o FFS this f... game, I just can't be 100% objective, with a game that has my two favourite things in the world so well connected in such an entertaining way, Cats and Cyberpunk esthetics.
    During the 4 to 5 hours that takes the adventure, you will cat all your way around a cyberpunk underground city, that will show the story of the demise of humanity MASTERPIECE and hopefully GOTY 22
  25. Jay_Rosie
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    The Cat Game!. So what is to be said about Stray? If I'm honest, this was one of my most anticipated games of the year. When they first showed the trailer I was hooked into this world. However, with that much hype, their is higher expectations. Did Stray meet those expectations? YES!!!! Let me first start off by saying that this game wont be for everyone. It isn't high paced non stopThe Cat Game!. So what is to be said about Stray? If I'm honest, this was one of my most anticipated games of the year. When they first showed the trailer I was hooked into this world. However, with that much hype, their is higher expectations. Did Stray meet those expectations? YES!!!! Let me first start off by saying that this game wont be for everyone. It isn't high paced non stop action, although you have those moments. It is mostly a lowkey chill type of game. A game where you'll go off into the city before doing the story missions. This is a game where you can stare into the city and get lost in its vibrant colors and unique robots. This game wants you to have a chill time. Hell, you can achieve a trophy for just sleeping for a hour! This game wants you to wonder through the city like a stray cat. It's a fun time. When you aren't wondering or doing side content, the story isn't bad itself. No spoiler but by the end I felt emotional and connected to these robots and to the Cat. It's a great game, a stunning world, and a simple yet beautiful story. Stray isn't going to be winning any GOTY awards . BUT, with so many big blockbuster games coming out, the one that will stick with me is the one about a Stray cat.… Expand
  26. Coolboy007
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Гребаные собачники, которые занижают оценку этому шедевру
  27. vuvuwu
    Jul 26, 2022
    7
    That’s cool! I passed with pleasure. I recommend it. The game was held in June 2022.
  28. RichardPT
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Beautiful and perfectly done, a masterpiece of excellent gameplay, music, graphics, cuteness, everything. It only should be longer... DLC or Stray 2 please!
  29. mareknufc
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    very good game. It's kind of astonishing and refreshing how much story the game manages to tell during this rather short experience. No tedious grind, no boring fetch quests to artificially extend the length of the game. Despite playing as a cat and being limited in what your character can do (and say) the story is very deep and touches upon important issues. The graphics are very solidvery good game. It's kind of astonishing and refreshing how much story the game manages to tell during this rather short experience. No tedious grind, no boring fetch quests to artificially extend the length of the game. Despite playing as a cat and being limited in what your character can do (and say) the story is very deep and touches upon important issues. The graphics are very solid although I've encountered couple of moments of noticeable fps drops. The combat is rather limited which is undestandable considering your character is an average cat without any superpowers or crazy gear.… Expand
  30. kibonoakari
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    A very nice game in terms of its graphics. Beautifully well done. And the soundtrack is also magnificent and very original. I loved playing this game and highly recommend it. It's very good even in terms of story and atmosphere, the dialogues are not too long just enough to understand things perfectly. The only thing I can fault this game is that we often miss things because the proposalsA very nice game in terms of its graphics. Beautifully well done. And the soundtrack is also magnificent and very original. I loved playing this game and highly recommend it. It's very good even in terms of story and atmosphere, the dialogues are not too long just enough to understand things perfectly. The only thing I can fault this game is that we often miss things because the proposals to jump or pick something up are sometimes very discreet. I think it's a game that changes a lot from what we can see in terms of video games today and that's what makes it so charming! The developers are French, like me and I congratulate them for making such a good game!… Expand
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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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