Stray gets off to a pawsome start on Steam Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Stray gets off to a pawsome start on Steam The cat's whiskers. News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Published on 20 Jul 2022 27 comments Stray, the adorable game that sees you take on the role of a lovable cat in a cyberpunk world, has been doing very, very, well since its launch. In fact, it has become the biggest PC launch ever for publisher Annapurna Interactive (which I feel should rename itself Anna-purr-na for the occassion). At the time of writing, there are 34,139 players on Steam making their four-legged way around Stray's environments, with an overall peak of 62,963. Watch on YouTube A spoiler free Stray PS5 review from Eurogamer's video team. Figures posted by Steam tracker Benji-Sales show a launch far higher than other recent Annapurna titles. Stray has shattered the concurrent players record for any Annapurna Interactive game on Steam easily becoming its biggest PC launch everTop @A_i Peak Concurrent Players• Stray - 50,555+• Twelve Minutes - 8,021• Outer Wilds - 7,936• Neon White - 3,277• Journey - 1,757 pic.twitter.com/7RhlAVyWmM- Benji-Sales (@BenjiSales) July 19, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Meanwhile, over on Twitch, the game currently has 79,200 viewers and 10,000 followers. Turns out, we just can't get enough of that adorable feline content. Eurogamer gave Stray a Recommended badge earlier this week, with Lottie praising the game's "fantastic cat exploration". "Stray creates a journey filled with such a sense of exploration, on top of the chance to indulge in as much cat-truction as you like. While doing so, though, it also crafts a touching story about the human desires of those who, at a glance, lack humanity - be it to reunite with a loved one, protect a community or reach the outside world. "The result is a wonderful mix: a game about the longing for freedom, clever climbing mechanics, and every cat's eternal desire to knock items off shelves." For those of you among the many that have taken to Stray in the purr-suit of joy, be sure to check out Eurogamer's extensive guides for the game. Here is a link explaining how long Stray takes to complete and here is one letting you know how to earn every achievement and hidden trophy to get you started. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store