33 Narrative games 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 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.

It shares the essentials of what Stray does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and 3D presentation.

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 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 relaxing pace and a cartoon aesthetic.

On paper it is what Stray is — cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a relaxing pace and fantasy world.

The genre is the same as Stray’s, and with it cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and historical setting.

On paper it is what Stray is — cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: multiplayer gameplay and resource management.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.