The game Stray typically takes about 5 to 8 hours to beat for a standard story playthrough. A fast playthrough can be done in around 4 to 5 hours , while completionists aiming to collect everything and achieve 100% completion may spend 8 to 10 hours or more playing. The game experience length varies based on playstyle and how much exploration and extra missions are undertaken. Here is a summary of typical times to beat Stray:
- Main story: about 5 hours on average
- Fast playthrough: 4 to 5 hours
- Completionist run (all collectibles and trophies): around 8 to 10 hours
- Some players report times as low as under 2 hours for speedruns
- The experience is flexible depending on pace and thoroughness
This information is concordant across sources including The Loadout, HowLongToBeat.com, and IGN reviews published since the game's release in 2022.