PLANET ALPHA vs Stray
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Stray wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. PLANET ALPHA is R$34.57 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | PLANET ALPHA | Stray |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 67 | 74 |
| Quality | 72 | 92 |
| Value | 76 | 73 |
| Popularity | 45 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 5.42 | R$ 39.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.2% positive | 97.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 540 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | PLANET ALPHA | Stray |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2018 | July 19, 2022 |
| Developers | Planet Alpha ApS | BlueTwelve Studio |
| Publishers | Team17 Digital Ltd | Annapurna Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4570 (3.20 GHz) / AMD FX-9590 (4.70 GHz) | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 960 (2GB) / Radeon R9 380X (4 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3 GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: PLANET ALPHA or Stray?
Stray won the comparison against PLANET ALPHA based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is PLANET ALPHA worth buying over Stray?
Based on the metrics, Stray won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. PLANET ALPHA currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC