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.
In-game
« moi qui n'aime pas les jeux solo j'ai kiffé a mort »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Très belle aventure et de beaux décors, avec beaucoup d'interactions intéressantes et amusantes. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Jeu original, contemplatif et apaisant. Pour tous les ages. Gameplay simple et efficace, une super exploration à travers les yeux du chat. »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played« Ce jeu est juste merveilleux l ambiance du jeu semble réel on dirait qu'on est dans le jeux les graphisme sont très beaux et l'histoire est super petit point négatife il y a pas male de bug »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« 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« Masterclass à tous les niveaux :) »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played« Emouvant, exceptionnel et unique en son genre, je recommande ! »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played« Un jeu sans faute avec une belle histoire prenante, un role de petit chat trop pipou et un soupçon de stress. Sacrément divertissant ! Merci pour cette création. A quand la prochaine ? »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
In players' words
« moi qui n'aime pas les jeux solo j'ai kiffé a mort »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« 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« Très belle aventure et de beaux décors, avec beaucoup d'interactions intéressantes et amusantes. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Masterclass à tous les niveaux :) »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played« Jeu original, contemplatif et apaisant. Pour tous les ages. Gameplay simple et efficace, une super exploration à travers les yeux du chat. »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played« Emouvant, exceptionnel et unique en son genre, je recommande ! »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played« Ce jeu est juste merveilleux l ambiance du jeu semble réel on dirait qu'on est dans le jeux les graphisme sont très beaux et l'histoire est super petit point négatife il y a pas male de bug »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Un jeu sans faute avec une belle histoire prenante, un role de petit chat trop pipou et un soupçon de stress. Sacrément divertissant ! Merci pour cette création. A quand la prochaine ? »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
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 7.8 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.
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: 14,24€ (50% off).
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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