In what was arguably a great year for indie games, Stray has come out on top at The Game Awards 2022. Annapurna Interactive’s ambitious cat-led title has won the hearts of many worldwide. With smooth mechanics, a great narrative, and stunning art direction, Stray cemented itself as one of the best games of the year. Less than six months from release, the game has now bagged itself a win at TGA 2022.
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Annapurna Interactive’s Stray crowned Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards
Let’s hear a big round of appaws 🐱🐾 for Stray from @HKdevblog and @A_i for their Best Indie Game Debut win! #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/aut953LfOU
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) December 9, 2022
Nominees for Best Debut Indie Title:
- Neon White
- Norco
- Stray (winner)
- Tunic
- Vampire Survivors
Stray’s official description reads:
“Lost, alone, and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats, and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures.”
From its first reveal all the way to launch, Stray managed to drum up unreal hype. Breaking sales records at launch, Stray managed nearly 63,000 concurrent players on Steam. The title also spawned the infamous ‘cats watching Stray‘ trend where pet owners would post videos of their cats reacting to the game. Despite being out for nearly six months and having a relatively short campaign, Stray still averages around 1000 concurrent players on Steam, which is an impressive feat.
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