Choose Stray
Choose Stray if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 77,221 Steam reviews back the pick.
Stray vs MotionRec
Stray and MotionRec both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Stray (2022) is 3 years older than MotionRec (2025). MotionRec scores higher on Steam reviews (99.3% positive) than Stray (97.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose MotionRec
Choose MotionRec if you want an Action and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. MotionRec launched in 2025.
Both Stray and MotionRec sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.4% vs 99.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Stray |  MotionRec | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.4% positive (77,221 reviews) | 99.3% positive (138 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BlueTwelve Studio | HANDSUM |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Stray (2022) is 3 years older than MotionRec (2025).
- MotionRec scores higher on Steam reviews (99.3% positive) than Stray (97.4% positive).
- MotionRec is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Stray (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Stray vs MotionRec — FAQ
- Which is better, Stray or MotionRec?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Stray sits at 97.4% positive (77,221 reviews), MotionRec at 99.3% (138). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Stray or MotionRec first?
- If you want chronology, Stray (2022) came out before MotionRec (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Stray and MotionRec similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Stray and MotionRec both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.