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Stray

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2022

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Quick resume

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

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    Pros

    • Beautiful and immersive cyberpunk world
    • Emotional and engaging story
    • Unique cat protagonist with realistic animations
    • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
    • Rich sound design and music

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Limited gameplay complexity
    • Some camera and control issues
    • Price considered high by some for content
    • No multiplayer or competitive features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players control a cat with freedom to explore environments and interact with objects, though some platforming is on rails."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves light puzzles and platforming with some challenge but overall accessible and not highly difficult."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal exploration and story experience."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players often replay for achievements and exploration, showing some attachment despite the short length."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can explore and interact with environment in creative ways, including optional collectibles and side quests."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are friendly or neutral."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersion in a unique cyberpunk world with emotional storytelling provides escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest, emotional connection, and enjoyment."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages exploration and trying different interactions with environment and puzzles."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Exploring a richly detailed city and uncovering hidden stories and collectibles is a core aspect."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some customization via collectible badges on the cat's backpack, limited but present."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Imaginative setting with a cat protagonist in a futuristic robot city, blending fantasy and sci-fi."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily a solo experience with limited social interaction beyond NPCs."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn puzzle solutions and navigation skills, though gameplay is not highly complex."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity components."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during puzzles and exploration; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Emotional connection to characters and story, but limited to narrative rather than social relationships."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through story and collectibles, but no complex item or upgrade systems."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calm, immersive atmosphere with balanced challenge creates a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Beautiful visuals, sound design, and music provide rich sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; experience is personal and individual."

    • Story
      4

      "Engaging, emotional narrative with environmental storytelling and character interactions."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Light puzzle-solving requires some reasoning but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Occasional suspenseful moments with enemies, but mostly controlled and calm gameplay."

    • Value
      1

      "Mixed opinions on price vs length; many recommend buying on sale for good value."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on exploration and interaction."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some avoidance of enemies and stealth elements, but low-risk overall."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026