How Long Is Stray?
How long is Stray? Well, that depends on whether you're looking for all the collectibles or just want the story. Regardless, we have the answers.
If you’ve just picked up Stray then you may find yourself thinking “how long is Stray?”. Depending on what your playstyle is for Stray, the game can be quite lengthy. Alternatively, if you just want to experience the main story, it can be over quite quick. Let’s break it all down and find an answer to the question “how long is Stray?”.
- Is Stray worth your time? Read our non-spoiler Stray review to find out.
How Long Is Stray: Main Story
If it’s just the main story that you’re looking to complete in Stray, then you’re looking at anywhere between three to four hours of total game time. However, this will drastically vary depending on how long it takes you to solve the game’s puzzles. There is no HUD or quest log in Stray, so you need to solve most of the puzzles yourself.
However, it’s entirely possible to complete the main story of Stray in under two hours. While you might not want to run through the game that fast, it will earn you a nifty achievement - perfect for if you want to earn the Platinum trophy for the game.
- Looking for how to unlock every Trophy? Here's is a complete Stray Trophy list.
How Long Is Stray: Side Objectives and Collectibles
Thankfully, Stray is filled with plenty of side objectives such as Sheet Music for you to find. They’re scattered throughout the world and can be hidden in the darkest of nooks and crannies. For that reason, you’ll be playing Stray for much longer if you want to find them all. We estimate that you’re looking at around six to eight hours of gameplay to find all of the memories, badges, and trophies.
Some players may decide to linger somewhere between a mainline playthrough and a completionist playthrough. For those people, you’re probably looking at anywhere between four and six hours of gameplay.
Stray is packed with endearing characters and gorgeous pockets of the world to explore. With that in mind, it’s probably worth spending as much time with this gorgeous game as possible. So, now you know the answer to “how long is Stray?”.
Looking for more Stray guides? Give our Stray guides page a read.
About The Author
Joshua Boyles
Joshua is the Guides Editor at GGRecon. After graduating with a BA (Hons) degree in Broadcast Journalism, he previously wrote for publications such as FragHero and GameByte. You can often find him diving deep into fantasy RPGs such as Skyrim and The Witcher, or tearing it up in Call of Duty and Battlefield. He's also often spotted hiking in the wilderness, usually blasting Arctic Monkeys.
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