10 Best Games like Stray to Play on PC

In this article, you can check out the best Stray alternative games that you can play on your PC.

Stray is a game that lets you play as a cat sat in a cyberpunk themed universe. Now, this is a game that has garnered a lot of attention for all the right reasons. Whether you want to talk about the graphics, the story, or the gameplay – it’s all fine. It’s also up to the level where there are fun mods for you to try out. You can check out some mods here. If you have been living under a rock and have no knowledge of this game, it is recommended that you check out the game. And if you’ve finished Stray, you might want to play more games where you play as an animal, right? Here is a list of the best games like Starry.

Even before stray was announced, there were tons of fun animal games out there. However, knowing how much fun such games can be played, it makes more sense for people to look for games like Stray. Well, the good news is that there are tons of games where you play as an animal. So, let’s begin.

Games like Stary

Untitled Goose Game

Untitled Goose Game – Yes, that’s the title of the game. So, what is this game about? You play like a swan and a madman in it. You are in a village and your goal is to cause as much destruction as possible. Your goal is to roam around the city, harass people, steal various items and have fun. Oh, and you can honk at people by using the special horn button. The game is more fun if you have a friend, as it lets you play co-op or split-screen mode.

• Developer: House House
• Release Date: 23rd September 2020
• Platform: Steam

Spirit of the North

Want some adventure and fun? The spirit of the north has covered you. You play as a little red fox in the game. Just as Wanderer has no narration, Spirit of the North also has no narration and no dialogue. You must make your way to the Guardian of the Northern Lights. The visuals of this game are stunning, you can call it a fox walking simulator that solves the puzzles for you.

• Developer: Infuse Studio
• Release Date: 7th May 2020
• Platform: Steam

Catlateral Damage: Remeowstared

What’s more fun than playing as a cat? You have to do all the cat nonsense in the game. Catlateral Damage lets you do exactly that. You can lock things, scratch different things, empty the toilet paper roll, and best of all, feel good about the catnip you eat in the game. Apart from all these, there are many other tasks that you need to complete. Reviews of the game speak very positively about it. Try it when you can

• Developer: Manekoware, Fire Hose Games
• Release Date: 15th September 2021
• Platform: Steam

Gibbon: Beyond the Trees

Get to play as a gibbon that roams from place to place. The game has beautiful pastel colored hand drawn backgrounds that are very pleasing to the eyes. In fact, everything in the game world is pastel-colored—including Gibbons. You have to move around in different places in the game. The game talks about the various challenges that all animals face such as deforestation, climate change, and poaching. The game is brand new, and a must play if you want to learn more about how climate change makes it harder for animals.

• Developer: Broken Rules
• Release Date: 18th May 2022
• Platform: Steam

Endling: Extinction is Forever

Here is a 3D side scroller game that focuses on real world environmental issues and how animals struggle to feed themselves and survive. You will also teach them new skills and the most important skills to survive in this harsh and cruel world.

• Developer: Herobeat Studios
• Release Date: 19 July 2022
• Platform: Steam

Ghost of a Tale

A ghost of a story is at your back. You will be playing as Tello Mouse who is out on a wild adventure. The main objective of this game is to find your one true love – Mira. In your journey, you will meet different enemies and meet new people. You can interact with various other characters who will give you some kind of information.

• Developer: SeithCG
• Release Date: 13th March 2018
• Platform: Steam

Gato Roboto

Fancy some Metroidvania style games? How about playing as a cat in a black and white maze full of various obstacles and aliens? This is a fast-paced game where you will be attacked by kittens and fight against different enemies. Just as you have the B12 robot in Stray, this game also has different robots. The game has a score of 79 on Metacritic.

• Developer: doinksoft
• Release Date: 30th May 2019
• Platform: Steam

Night in the Woods

Want to go on an adventure like a wanderer? Night in the Jungle is what you need to play. You play the role of Mae Borowski who returns home but discovers that things are not what they were. Something lurks in the woods as you try to reconnect with long-lost friends. It is your job to investigate and go on an adventure or find out what is hidden in the forest.

• Developer: Infinite Fall
• Release Date: 21st February 2017
• Platform: Steam

Cat Quest II

Want to play a game where cats and dogs are at war? In this game, the cats of Furlingard are at war with the dogs of Lupas Town. Although the game has the word cat in the title, you can also choose to play as a dog. The game lets you explore the kingdom and lets you play with your friends through screen share op mode. The game also has various weapons and spells to use against your enemies. If you haven’t heard of this game at all, you can start by playing Cat Quest I and then move on to other parts of the game.

• Developer: The Gentlebros
• Release Date: 24th September 2019
• Platform: Steam

The First Tree

Want to play a short story game on the lines of The Tramp? First Tree is a game where you will be playing as a fox who is looking for his missing family. There is also another story within the game where you will try to reconnect with your father. As you progress through the game, you’ll find new artifacts and discover different tiers of what actually happened before. Thi game has some emotional elements, so be prepared for a few tears while playing through the game.

• Developer: David Wehle
• Release Date: 14th September 2017
• Platform: Steam

Conclusion

And that concludes the list of 10 games like Stary you need to play on PC. All these games are worth the money spent and have a huge collection of games for those who love such animal related games. Now, there is another fun game called Goat Simulator which is yet to be released. If you have any other games that belong on this list, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.