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We filtered the 47 games similar to Stray down to the 31 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Outer Wilds, Shadow of the Colossus and Refunct top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stray.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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NarrativeCozySolo
Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Stray is Outer Wilds — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Shadow of the Colossus and Refunct follow close behind.

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The best games like Stray on PlayStation

31 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.

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Outer Wilds

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Outer Wilds
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiHorrorExploration
Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Stray is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a space setting and a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone62Combat47
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Shadow of the Colossus

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Shadow of the Colossus
Closest on visuals
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2012Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

It shares the essentials of what Stray does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on tone.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone57
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Refunct

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Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Stray is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a relaxing pace and a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone47Visuals0
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Mirror's Edge Catalyst

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Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Closest on setting
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldCyberpunkSci-FiExploration
Year 2016Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Stray’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a cyberpunk setting. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100World100Progression100Setting78Combat67Game mode54
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RiME

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RiME
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Stray does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a relaxing pace and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat48
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The Exit 8

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The Exit 8
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

It comes from the same genre as Stray and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and horror setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World53Tone49Setting33
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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Genre puts it alongside Stray, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and horror setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a casual, approachable feel and linear, story-driven structure.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World43Tone32Setting29
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Thank Goodness You're Here!

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Thank Goodness You're Here!
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCasual
Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Stray does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a cartoon aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone35Setting0
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Grow Home

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Grow Home
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCozyNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Stray is cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and progression. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World74Tone62
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The Last Clockwinder

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The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

On paper it is what Stray is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and resource management.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone73Progression49Setting33
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Assassin's Creed

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Assassin's Creed
Closest on combat
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloStealthOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

It comes from the same genre as Stray and shares open world exploration, stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: a sandbox world and fantasy world.

It predates Stray by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat87World55Progression51
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AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Stray does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a relaxing pace and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone34
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Firewatch

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Firewatch
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Stray does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and horror setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone53Setting24
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Obduction

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Obduction
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

What brings it close to Stray is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone46Setting30
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Road 96

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Road 96
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Stray, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings procedural generation and a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat63Tone63World51

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