17 Games with a sci-fi setting like Stray that you should try

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. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings procedural generation and pixel art.

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.

If Stray worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

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.

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 tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a first-person view.

It shares the essentials of what Stray does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a first-person view.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Same family as Stray: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings punishing difficulty and procedural generation.

It shares the essentials of what Stray does: open world exploration, stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and historical setting.

What brings it close to Stray is open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where they diverge is setting.

Shelved next to Stray for good reason: open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is punishing difficulty and a sandbox world.

Same family as Stray: open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings a sandbox world and a space setting.