What is the best game similar to Stray?

The closest game to Stray is Outer Wilds, scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Stray?

The three closest games to Stray are: 1. Outer Wilds (70/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel (73/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Shadow of the Colossus (69/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Stray's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 16 dimensions.

Is Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel similar to Stray?

Yes, very much so — Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel scores 73/100 similarity to Stray. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Adventure games are similar to Stray?

The best Adventure games similar to Stray are Outer Wilds, Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel, Shadow of the Colossus and Thief Gold. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Stray attributes like adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension.

How is similarity to Stray calculated?

We compare Stray against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Stray experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like Stray? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — against over 6,700 titles. These 47 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Outer Wilds leads with 70/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Stray. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Outer WildsClosest on genre

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiHorrorExploration

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting space and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and setting.

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#2Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the MackerelClosest overall match

iRank79

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldSci-FiHorrorExploration

Steam👍 79%· 115

Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping precision platforming

You're an Osmo, a strange creature indeed. You explore the galaxy in your spaceship, and the planets you encounter are almost as bizarre as the Osmos themselves. There are seven worlds presented for your consideration, each more goofy and peculiar than the last.

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Stray.

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#3Shadow of the ColossusClosest on visuals

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

OC92· 136

Year 2012Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

It predates Stray by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Thief GoldClosest on combat

iRank91

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Stray.

It predates Stray by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5The Spirit and the MouseClosest on tone

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8

Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual 3d, while skipping horror tension

After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: setting and visuals.

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#6Refunct

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping horror tension

A short experience about restoring a world featuring: Platforming: Wall-jumps, slides, pipes, lifts, springboards Beautiful: Emotional soundtrack and vibrant visuals Peaceful: Non-violent, open world without death Playful: Learn to play without tutorials Relaxing: Play at your own pace without…

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and tone.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 95%· 18KRAWG👍 83%· 435MC82IGDB83· 6

Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping horror tension

You control a nameless and faceless protagonist, who starts in a white chamber in the center of a high-tech maze. Your goal is to move forward through the maze by solving many difficult and intricate puzzles.

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and setting.

It predates Stray by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 96%· 1.1KIGDB80· 1

Year 2020Dev Bryce BucherPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

The GameFatum Betula is an atmospheric exploration game with light puzzle elements. A magical birch is the only thing dictating the future, and it is your job to find something appropriate to feed it with. There is a total of 10 unique endings and a plethora of secrets to uncover.

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and tone.

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#9The Exit 8

iRank93

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2

Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, horror tension and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Stray.

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#10RiME

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Stray.

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#11Mirror's Edge CatalystClosest on setting

iRank75

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldCyberpunkSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 80%· 16KIGDB69· 27OC70· 103

Year 2016Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Stray.

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#12Grow Home

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCozyNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Stray.

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#13Thank Goodness You're Here!

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCasual

Steam👍 96%· 8.0KRAWG👍 87%· 50IGDB90· 3OC84· 62

Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting cartoon and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth.

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: setting and visuals.

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#14The Last Clockwinder

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and setting.

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#15Pilgrims

iRank96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: setting and visuals.

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Stray, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

Adventure · Puzzle

Assassin's Creed

Adventure · Platformer

Firewatch

Adventure · Horror

AER: Memories of Old

Adventure · Puzzle

Road 96

Adventure · Puzzle

Super Mario 64

Adventure · Platformer

Abzu

Adventure · Simulation

Blue Prince

Adventure · Puzzle

The Witness

Adventure · Puzzle

Obduction

Adventure · Puzzle

The First Tree

Adventure · Simulation

Telling Lies

Adventure · Simulation

A Short Hike

Adventure

Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

Adventure

Destroy All Humans!

Adventure

Bully

Adventure · Sandbox

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Adventure · Simulation

Kerbal Space Program

Adventure · Simulation

The Suicide of Rachel Foster

Adventure

Spider-Man 3

Platformer

Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines

Adventure

SpaceEngine

Simulation · Sandbox

Proteus

Adventure

X2: The Threat

Simulation · Turn-Based Strat

Farming Simulator 19

Simulation

The Legend of Zelda

Adventure

X: Beyond the Frontier

Simulation · Sandbox

Animal Crossing: City Folk

Simulation · Sandbox

Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition

Simulation

Train Simulator Classic

Simulation

Port Royale 3

Simulation

Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

Simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Stray?: The closest game to Stray is Outer Wilds, scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Stray?: The three closest games to Stray are: 1. Outer Wilds (70/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel (73/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Shadow of the Colossus (69/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Stray's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel similar to Stray?: Yes, very much so — Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel scores 73/100 similarity to Stray. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Stray?: The best Adventure games similar to Stray are Outer Wilds, Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel, Shadow of the Colossus and Thief Gold. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Stray attributes like adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension.
How is similarity to Stray calculated?: We compare Stray against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Stray experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.