Players who enjoy it spent a median of 8.1 h; those who don't, 4 h.

How much does Stray cost?

Stray is currently 28,49€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3 GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Stray

Community hit

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Released July 19, 2022

Adventure Indie

sample: 488 reviews posted after launch (145 AI-classified)

98/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 175,379 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

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Stray, a game that has captivated players with its immersive story, has seen 68 positive mentions out of 77 regarding its narrative, with many players praising its emotional depth. The game's graphics have also been widely praised, with 57 positive mentions out of 59. Since its release, the game has maintained an overwhelmingly positive reception, with 98% of post-release reviews being positive.

What it's about: Perdu, seul et séparé de sa famille, un chat errant doit résoudre un ancien mystère pour fuir une cyber-cité tombée dans l’oubli et retourner chez lui.

In-game

« Playing as a little orange cat reminded me so much of my own orange boy that passed away.It’s such a lovely game. »

👍 anonymous review · 7 h played421681

« i remember when i first played this game i was drunk, and after the cat missed the jump in the first(?) cutscene i thought it died and i started crying. 10/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 16 h played15211

« Where do I even start with this game? 10/10 music 11/10 visuals 10/10 cute orange kitty 10/10 adventurous vibe 10/10 level of detail They NEED TO MAKE A STRAY 2 YESTERDAY »

👍 anonymous review · 44 h played211

« My cats approve it 10/10 What a wonderful Indie game. The atmosphere, the robots, the soundtracks, the puzzles - incredible and memorable. As a cat owner I approve and recommend this game very much! »

👍 anonymous review · 75 h played211

« You don't feel anxious enough? Wanna feel anxiety, stressed, and annoyed? In the beginning everything is cute, and funny, then no. Forget it! Anxiety, anxiety, anxiety, anger, anger, anger! »

👎 anonymous review · 12 h played

« This game is really helping me get through the loss of my own kitty. RIP Sputnik »

👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1712112

« i love everything about this game. If I lost all my memory I wouldn’t be upset because I could play this game for the first time again. »

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played1111

« Absolute cinema! Highly recommend it! Graphics: 10/10 Story: 10/10 Soundtrack: 8/10 Gameplay: 9/10 Performance/Optimalization: 10/10 Overall: 9.4/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 8 h played3

In players' words

« Playing as a little orange cat reminded me so much of my own orange boy that passed away.It’s such a lovely game. »

👍 anonymous review · 7 h played421681

« You don't feel anxious enough? Wanna feel anxiety, stressed, and annoyed? In the beginning everything is cute, and funny, then no. Forget it! Anxiety, anxiety, anxiety, anger, anger, anger! »

👎 anonymous review · 12 h played

« i remember when i first played this game i was drunk, and after the cat missed the jump in the first(?) cutscene i thought it died and i started crying. 10/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 16 h played15211

« This game is really helping me get through the loss of my own kitty. RIP Sputnik »

👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1712112

« Where do I even start with this game? 10/10 music 11/10 visuals 10/10 cute orange kitty 10/10 adventurous vibe 10/10 level of detail They NEED TO MAKE A STRAY 2 YESTERDAY »

👍 anonymous review · 44 h played211

« i love everything about this game. If I lost all my memory I wouldn’t be upset because I could play this game for the first time again. »

👍 anonymous review · 34 h played1111

👍 anonymous review · 75 h played211

« Absolute cinema! Highly recommend it! Graphics: 10/10 Story: 10/10 Soundtrack: 8/10 Gameplay: 9/10 Performance/Optimalization: 10/10 Overall: 9.4/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 8 h played3

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Story / writing

88 % pos · n=77

Gameplay

80 % pos · n=75

Graphics / art

97 % pos · n=59

Audio / music

100 % pos · n=13

Content / longevity

44 % pos · n=9

Value for money

71 % pos · n=7

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=6

Performance

75 % pos · n=4

Interface / UX

33 % pos · n=3

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Story / writing	77	68	7	2
Gameplay	75	60	11	4
Graphics / art	59	57	2	0
Audio / music	13	13	0	0
Content / longevity	9	4	1	4
Value for money	7	5	0	2
Stability / bugs	6	0	0	6
Performance	4	3	0	1
Interface / UX	3	1	0	2

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 4 h.

<2h

75 % (n=8)

2-10h

98 % (n=329)

10-25h

99 % (n=140)

>25h

100 % (n=11)

💶 Price history

Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 03, 2022 · All-time low: €14.24 (May 20, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE ArielyKaos 7 viewers · ES — A por los 1000 en 1 Hora `(*>﹏<*)′ | @arielykaos | !speakLIVE FoxxyB0ttom 5 viewers · EN — Stray.mp4.png.jpg.wav.lostdisturbedfootage.html(2)LIVE Flamerion 4 viewers · EN — ฅ╭⁞ ❍_❍⁞╮ฅ~ฅ/ᐠ˶> ﻌ<˶ᐟ\ฅ

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h08

Popular clips

Gimme the bag

Erallie · 37 views

It should not be this hard to install a simple battery...🙀

anya_chibikins · 22 views

Meow Button!

BritePaw · 20 views

La escapada más épica de un michi. Te recordaré amigo mío

DannyTimes · 16 views

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Strengths

The story is a major highlight, with 68 positive mentions out of 77
The graphics are widely praised, with 57 positive mentions out of 59
The gameplay is enjoyable, with 60 positive mentions out of 75

Weaknesses

Some players have reported bugs, with 6 negative mentions out of 6
The content has been criticized by some, with 4 negative mentions out of 9

Who is it for?

This game is ideal for players who enjoy immersive stories, relaxing atmospheres, and adorable characters, as evidenced by the frequent keywords 'immersion', 'émotion', and 'mignon' in player reviews.

Is Stray worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 175,379 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: The story is a major highlight. Current price: 28,49€.

Verdict

Overall, Stray has received an overwhelmingly positive response from players, with a 97% positive review rate and a post-release positive review rate of 98%. The game's strengths in storytelling, graphics, and gameplay make it a must-play for fans of adventure and independent games.

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