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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 49 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Shadow of the Colossus leads with 94/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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NarrativeCozySolo
Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve

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The closest game to Stray is Shadow of the Colossus — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Super Mario 64 and The Spirit and the Mouse follow close behind.

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Games like Stray

49 similar games foundUpdated June 2026
Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen 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.

Super Mario 64
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFantasy
IGDB89· 1
Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

The Spirit and the Mouse
AdventureOpen 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

Refunct
AdventureOpen 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

Thief Gold
AdventureOpen 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

The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen 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

Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB93· 13OC92· 136
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

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

Spider-Man 3
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB59· 7
Year 2007Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, open world exploration and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Pilgrims
AdventureOpen 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

Blue Prince
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationProcedural
Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117
Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep simulation and procedural generation, while skipping precision platforming

Antichamber
AdventureOpen 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

Destroy All Humans!
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
IGDB70· 5OC69· 13
Year 2005Dev Pandemic Studios · THQOn PS4

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Grow Home
AdventureOpen 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

Firewatch
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134
Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

A Short Hike
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Stray?
The closest game to Stray is Shadow of the Colossus, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Stray?
The three closest games to Stray are: 1. Shadow of the Colossus (94/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Super Mario 64 (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. The Spirit and the Mouse (91/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Stray's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Super Mario 64 similar to Stray?
Yes, very much so — Super Mario 64 scores 92/100 similarity to Stray. They share 6 attributes, including adventure storytelling and precision platforming. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Stray?
The best Adventure games similar to Stray are Shadow of the Colossus, Super Mario 64, The Spirit and the Mouse and Refunct. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Stray attributes like adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming.
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.