Review Critics agree

Stray – reviews and rating

Stray has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8/10). The game was released on February 21, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Metacritic score is 84, players on RAWG rate the game 86%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Looking past the fact that it features a kitty that can operate a vending machine, Stray boasts drop-dead gorgeous graphics, an intriguing story and unique post-apocalyptic world, and ridiculously fun and silky smooth g…“
What critics criticize
„Stray is, more than anything, a charming game.“

Game info

Release date
Feb 21, 2017
Platforms
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2PS4Xbox OnemacOSLinux
Genres
AdventureActionPuzzleSimulationIndiePlatformer
Developer
rxi
Age rating
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
2

Where to buy

Check out the best games of the year 2026 on:

FAQ

What is the rating of Stray?

Stray has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8/10).

When was Stray released?

Stray was released on February 21, 2017.

What platforms is Stray available on?

Stray is available for PC, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat Stray?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Stray.

Is Stray worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, Stray is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Stray?

Games similar to Stray are for example Hollow Knight: Silksong, Two Point Campus, Crisis Core: -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion, Hogwarts Legacy and Mundaun.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #96 of 712 games released in 2017 better than 87 % of games
  • #8 of 56 games released in 2017 on PC better than 87 % of games
  • #1 of 2 games released in 2017 on PS5 better than 100 % of games
  • #1 of 2 games released in 2017 on Xbox Series X|S better than 100 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 85%
  • Foreign critics5 reviews 82%
  • MetacriticMetascore 84%
  • Players (RAWG)33 votes 86%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 65 %
  • Recommended 18 %
  • Meh 9 %
  • Skip 9 %

33 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Jul 18, 2022
Looking past the fact that it features a kitty that can operate a vending machine, Stray boasts drop-dead gorgeous graphics, an intriguing story and unique post-apocalyptic world, and ridiculously fun and silky smooth gameplay that comes from climbing up and down every area possible with natural catlike agility. Stray is an absolute masterpiece that BlueTwelve should be proud of, and you’d be a fool...

Videos

Similar games

How is xxx game compared to similar games? Stray has only been beaten 2 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.

More games from the series