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Stray player count chart
Stray has a small but active player base. 229 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 15% on the month before).
History from Jul 1, 2022
Stray monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 353 | -37.96% | 735 |
| October 2026 | 569 | +33.26% | 1,178 |
| September 2026 | 427 | -17.23% | 1,196 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +3.44% | 1,445 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -18.54% | 1,397 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -26.3% | 1,715 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +124.83% | 2,327 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -3.63% | 1,035 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +5.81% | 1,074 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -32.29% | 1,015 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +4.75% | 1,499 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +18.17% | 1,431 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +2.37% | 1,211 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -3.27% | 1,183 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +18.85% | 1,223 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -12.2% | 1,029 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +6.26% | 1,172 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +21.34% | 1,103 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -16.3% | 909 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -22.04% | 1,086 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +40% | 1,393 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -42.65% | 995 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +2.6% | 1,735 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +30.68% | 1,691 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +72.99% | 1,294 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +6.4% | 748 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -50.6% | 703 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +2.6% | 1,423 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +3.43% | 1,387 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +18.05% | 1,341 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +5.38% | 1,136 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -6.5% | 1,078 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -10.83% | 1,153 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -31.7% | 1,293 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -3.22% | 1,893 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +36.12% | 1,956 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +29.93% | 1,437 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -2.56% | 1,106 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -16.67% | 1,135 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -5.02% | 1,362 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +57.93% | 1,434 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -17.53% | 908 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +11.78% | 1,101 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -30.34% | 985 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -6.73% | 1,414 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -53.57% | 1,516 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -13.26% | 3,265 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +49.37% | 3,764 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -36.56% | 2,520 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +29.38% | 3,972 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -74.86% | 3,070 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -80.6% | 12,213 |
| July 2022 | n/a | n/a | 62,963 |
How many people play Stray right now?
229 people are playing Stray on Steam right now. That makes it the #1,476 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 444 players. Today's peak is 41% below its 30-day average daily peak of 757.
Stray player count history
Over the last 30 days Stray averaged a daily peak of 757 players, up 15% compared with the 30 days before (659). Its highest point this month (1,178) is 3% below the same period last year (1,211). In its first month after release (Jul 19, 2022) it peaked at 62,963 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 62,963, set on Jul 19, 2022.
Best time to play Stray
Based on the last 14 days, Stray is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 60% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Stray players by hour and weekday
When Stray has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Stray
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
- Developer
- BlueTwelve Studio
- Publisher
- Annapurna Interactive
- Released
- Jul 19, 2022
- Genre
- Adventure, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 16 languages
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Stray price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Stray is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 40% off (around $17.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $14.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Stray price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 28,49€ | $31.98 | +7% |
| United Kingdom | £23.99 | $32.29 | +8% |
| Canada | C$ 38.99 | $27.92 | -7% |
| Australia | A$ 44.99 | $31.50 | +5% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 44.99 | $25.29 | -16% |
| Brazil | R$89,99 | $16.46 | -45% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 344.00 | $18.50 | -38% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $13.99 | $13.99 | -53% |
| Poland | 89,99 zł | $23.01 | -23% |
| Switzerland | CHF 26.99 | $33.00 | +10% |
| Norway | 284,00 kr | $30.54 | +2% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $13.99 | $13.99 | -53% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| South Africa | R 299.00 | $18.21 | -39% |
| India | ₹1,349.00 | $14.28 | -52% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 239 000 | $13.23 | -56% |
| China | ¥98.00 | $14.70 | -51% |
| Japan | ¥3,500 | $22.09 | -26% |
| South Korea | ₩ 32,000 | $23.80 | -21% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Stray reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Stray on Twitch
Twitch category "Stray", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Stray Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 26 Oct 2026, with a peak of 612 viewers and 98 on average.
Stray streamers right now
Top Stray streamers this week
VASABILISA106- zxriina85
- IDMEETY68
- ZayniPop58
- sinittsa55
Average viewers while live.
Stray achievements
Stray has 24 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 32.0% of them; the rarest, I Am Speed, is held by 2.6% of players.
Missed JumpHidden achievement92.9%- Not AloneHidden achievement81.4%
- Cat Got Your Tongue?Hidden achievement76.3%
- Curiosity Killed the CatWear the paper bag.69.7%
- Cat-a-PultJump 500 times.64.8%
- A Little ChattyMeow 100 times.64.7%
- CatwalkHidden achievement45.0%
- Al-Cat-RazHidden achievement40.4%
- Eye OpenerHidden achievement39.2%
- No More LivesDie 9 times.37.1%
- Cat-a-stropheTry to play mahjong with the robots.35.2%
- Cat's best friendNuzzle up against 5 robots.25.7%
- MeowlodyBring all the music sheets to Morusque.20.5%
- Boom Chat KalakaDunk the basketball.15.2%
- Télé à chatBrowse through all of the TV channels.14.7%
- ScratchHidden achievement9.4%
- I Remember!Hidden achievement6.7%
- Productive DaySleep for more than one hour.5.5%
- BadgesCollect all badges.5.5%
- SneakittyHidden achievement4.6%
- TerritoryScratch in every chapter.4.4%
- PacifistHidden achievement3.8%
- Can't Cat-ch MeHidden achievement3.7%
- I Am SpeedComplete the game in less than 2 hours.2.6%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Stray news and patch notes
- Dec 5, 2023 Stray is Now Available for m(eow)acOS!
- Aug 10, 2023 Stray Patch 4 Patch notes
- Aug 3, 2022 Stray Patch 3 Patch notes
- Jul 22, 2022 Stray Hotfix 2 Patch notes
- Jul 20, 2022 Stray Hotfix 1 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Stray FAQ
Is Stray dead?
Stray has a small but active player base. 229 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 15% on the month before).
How many people play Stray?
229 people are playing Stray on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 444 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Stray?
Stray reached its all-time Steam peak of 62,963 concurrent players on Jul 19, 2022.
Is Stray growing or declining?
Stray is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 757, up 15% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Stray most active?
Stray usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Stray cost?
Stray costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Stray has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Stray on Steam is $14.99 (50% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $29.99 right now.
Is Stray on sale right now?
No, Stray is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 40%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 50%.
Where is Stray cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Stray is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 239 000, about $13.23 or 56% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Stray good?
Steam players rate Stray Overwhelmingly Positive: 97% of 179,671 reviews are positive.
When did Stray come out?
Stray was released on Steam on Jul 19, 2022.
Who made Stray?
Stray was developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive.
Is Stray still worth playing?
Stray has a smaller but active community on Steam today (229 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Overwhelmingly Positive).
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