Game · Low risk

Is Stray safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Stray from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

9-12
Children in this age group will likely appreciate the game's exploration and puzzle-solving elements, as well as the unique perspective of playing as a cat in a cyberpunk world.
13-15
Teenagers may connect with the game's atmospheric storytelling and the emotional journey of the stray cat.
16+
Older players will find Stray's detailed world-building and poignant narrative compelling, offering a thought-provoking experience beyond simple gameplay.

Stray is an adventure game where players control a stray cat navigating a cyberpunk city inhabited by robots. The game focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and a compelling narrative from a unique perspective.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
2/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
1/10
Influence
3/10

What parents should know

Stray is an adventure game where players control a lost cat in a cyberpunk city inhabited by robots. The game involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and a narrative about finding a way back to the surface. It offers a unique perspective on a post-human world through the eyes of an animal.

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Stray age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Stray?

Parentwise puts Stray at 10+. We advise Stray from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old play Stray?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Stray (10+). Children in this age group will likely appreciate the game's exploration and puzzle-solving elements, as well as the unique perspective of playing as a cat in a cyberpunk world.

Can a 12 year old play Stray?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Stray (10+). Children in this age group will likely appreciate the game's exploration and puzzle-solving elements, as well as the unique perspective of playing as a cat in a cyberpunk world.

Can a 13 year old play Stray?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Stray (10+). Teenagers may connect with the game's atmospheric storytelling and the emotional journey of the stray cat.

Is Stray appropriate for kids?

Stray is an adventure game where players control a lost cat in a cyberpunk city inhabited by robots. Parentwise rates Stray overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Stray family friendly?

Stray is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. The game involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and a narrative about finding a way back to the surface.

Stray parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Stray is an adventure game where players control a lost cat in a cyberpunk city inhabited by robots. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Stray safe for kids?

We advise Stray from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). The game involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and a narrative about finding a way back to the surface.

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