Stray – Nintendo Switch (2024)

Stray on the Nintendo Switch is a captivating third-person adventure that places you in the paws of a ginger tabby cat lost in a decaying, neon-lit cybercity. The story follows the feline protagonist as it falls into a walled underground metropolis inhabited only by sentient robots and dangerous, flesh-eating bacteria known as “Zurks.” Guided by a small flying drone companion named B-12, the cat must navigate the city’s vertical alleys and solve environmental puzzles to uncover the mystery of what happened to humanity and find a way back to the surface. Gameplay focuses on feline movement—leaping across rooftops, squeezing through tight pipes, and interacting with the world in “cat-like” ways, such as scratching furniture or knocking items off shelves to trigger reactions.
Reception for the Switch port has been generally favourable, with critics praising the fact that such a visually dense game remains immersive even with the necessary graphical downgrades. While the resolution is softer and the frame rate is locked at 30fps compared to more powerful consoles, the artistic atmosphere and emotional weight of the narrative remain intact. Players and reviewers alike have celebrated the game for its unique perspective and “meow” button, though some noted that the platforming is context-based (meaning you can only jump where a button prompt appears) rather than being fully free-form. Overall, it is considered a must-play indie title for Switch owners who enjoy atmospheric storytelling and light stealth-puzzles.