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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.

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Stray down to the 22 that fit the “Xbox” category. Outer Wilds, Refunct and Mirror's Edge Catalyst top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stray.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Stray is Outer Wilds — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Refunct and Mirror's Edge Catalyst follow close behind.

#1Outer Wilds70 #2Refunct68 #3Mirror's Edge Catalyst67 #4RiME65 #5The Exit 864

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The best games like Stray on Xbox

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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 overall match

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Outer Wilds

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone62Combat47

Steam Epic Xbox

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Refunct

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone47Visuals0

#3Mirror's Edge CatalystClosest on setting

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Mirror's Edge Catalyst

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.

Genre100World100Progression100Setting78Combat67Game mode54

Steam Epic Xbox

#4RiMEClosest on visuals

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RiME

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat48

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The Exit 8

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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World53Tone49Setting33

#6Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, vibe relaxing and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World43Tone32Setting29

#7Thank Goodness You're Here!

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Thank Goodness You're Here!

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone35Setting0

#8AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: setting and tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone34

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Firewatch

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone53Setting24

57

Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone46Setting30

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Road 96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 25KIGDB83· 8OC78· 93

Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat63Tone63World51

#12Telling Lies

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Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationDark

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone44Visuals0

#13The First Tree

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The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: setting and tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone38

55

The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 85%· 21KRAWG👍 77%· 1.3KMC87IGDB88· 12OC86· 98

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, vibe relaxing and procedural generation, while skipping precision platforming

The Witness is a 3D puzzle game where you explore a mysterious island full of natural and artificial structures. The game is focused on non-verbal communication that should make the player more attentive to the environment surrounding him.

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: visuals and setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World58Tone43Setting35

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Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Stray: setting and tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone29

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