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Life & fun · July 25, 2022

Stray

A cat-based adventure game

Stray launched on July 25, 2022 with 278 votes, #50 of 2,916 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

In plain words

Stray is a third-person adventure game where players control a cat navigating a decaying cybercity. Set in neon-lit alleys and dark underground environments, the game emphasizes exploration and story within a richly detailed sci-fi world. It's designed for players seeking atmospheric adventure experiences on PC.

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From the sources

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.

Annapurna Interactive works with game creators from around the world, helping them create and release personal experiences for everyone.

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. 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 unforeseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures. See the world through the eyes of a cat and interact with the environment in playful ways. Be stealthy, nimble, silly, and sometimes as annoying as possible with the strange inhabitants of this mysterious world. Along the way, the cat befriends a small…from annapurnainteractive.com

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