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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.
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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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