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Stray

Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against…

85 19 July 2022

Stray is an adventure developed by BlueTwelve Studio, released 19 July 2022 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The main story takes about 6.9 hrs to finish.

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What Stray is

Stray is an adventure game developed by BlueTwelve Studio and released in 2022. It was published by Annapurna Interactive. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 4.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Lost, alone, and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Along the way, the cat befriends a small flying drone, known only as B12. With the help of this newfound companion, the duo try to find a way out.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action, mystery and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. There are 24 achievements to unlock.

How it was received

Stray holds a critic score of 85 out of 100. That places it above 82% of the 7,525 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2022 averaged 74, so it scored 11 points above the year average. Player ratings track closely with critics at 83, across 757 votes.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 6.9 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 13 hrs, roughly 1.9 times the length of the critical path.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB. An 8GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Install size is roughly 10GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it costs, and where

Storefront pricing varies enormously by country: Indonesia is the cheapest region we track at Rp 119,500 (about $6.67), while Germany pays €14.24 — 2.4 times more. In Pakistan it is priced at Rs 7 on Steam, which is about $6.99.

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What it launched against

Stray launched on 19 July 2022, within three weeks of As Dusk Falls, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and PowerWash Simulator. It reviewed better than 1 of the 4. It arrived 2 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: As Dusk Falls, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, PowerWash Simulator.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Stray yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

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Quick answers

Stray — frequently asked questions

When did Stray come out?
Stray was released on 19 July 2022 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
How much is Stray in Pakistan?
On Steam Pakistan, Stray is priced at $6.99 (about $6.99).
What are the minimum PC requirements for Stray?
At minimum, Stray needs Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB graphics, 10 GB available space of storage.
How long does it take to beat Stray?
The main story of Stray takes around 6.9 hrs, or 13 hrs for 100% completion.
How many GB is Stray?
The PC version needs about 10 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("10 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.
Does Stray have controller support?
Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Stray.
Can you play Stray on Mac?
Yes. Steam sells a macOS version of Stray.
Is Stray on Linux?
Steam does not list a native Linux version of Stray. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

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