4 reasons why the cyberpunk cat game Stray could be the next big indie hit

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Stray is one of the most anticipated and unique indie games coming out this year. The title is set to be released in less than a week, and fans are excited to step into the game's cyberpunk world. Considering the hype surrounding the game and whatever is known about it, Stray could easily turn out to be the next big indie hit.

The title was first announced in June 2020, with an initial release date set later that same year. The game quickly garnered a lot of interest because of its unique protagonist, a ginger cat. Though it saw multiple delays that pushed its release to the middle of 2022, the interest and anticipation surrounding the title did not wane.

The developers have already provided a glimpse at Stray's gameplay and its mechanics. This article lists four reasons why Stray might hit it big when it finally releases on July 19.

The biggest reason behind the unprecedented excitement and anticipation surrounding Stray is the unique protagonist of the indie title. The game will have players step into the furry little paws of a ginger cat that gets separated from its family at the beginning of the game and tries to make its way back to them.

Playing as a cat provides players with an out-of-the-box experience that mainstream games usually lack. The developers have captured feline grace and movement by basing it on the five cats in their studio. They have tried to bring to life the various mannerisms and shenanigans of cats that people are acquainted with.

From meowing and scratching to nuzzling and napping, players will be getting to live out one of the cat's nine lives through Stray. The choice of such a protagonist also ensures that players get to experience an urban setting, especially one doused with a cyberpunk