The Game "Stray" Not Only Captivates Cats, But Also Excites Dogs to the Point of Almost Flipping the Screen!

French video game developer BlueTwelve Studio's cat adventure game, Stray, has not only become a global sensation among cat lovers on social media since its release on PlayStation and Steam, but it has also brought immense joy to players who own cats as pets. Interestingly, this feline-themed game has attracted not just cat enthusiasts but also the pets themselves. Many cat owners have reported that their feline companions are drawn to the screen, watching the in-game orange cat's every move with curiosity, perhaps wondering "Who is this?" or "What is it doing?"

Here's Lucy reacting to us playing #Stray pic.twitter.com/0w9tg8d85J

— Dead Meat (@deadmeatjames) July 21, 2022

I am dying, he thought it was coming out the screen #Stray pic.twitter.com/wGoqBAUbQo

— Nicole Hall (@gamerssdelight) July 19, 2022

I’ve been playing a lot of Stray and I love it SO MUCH. My cat Totoro likes to watch me play and then he tries to catch the cat on the screen. pic.twitter.com/XPyuJWQHB3

— Elise Favis (@elisefavis) July 18, 2022

#Stray is a 100/10 game. This is priceless@A_i @AnnapurnaPics pic.twitter.com/ws3zFpELtD

— BAN | Saucy (@taro_saucy) July 20, 2022

Adding to the fun, players can press a button (Alt on PC, or O on PS4 and PS5) to make the in-game cat meow, which often prompts real cats to look towards the sound, reacting to the familiar call. It's not just cats that are captivated; dogs have also been known to be intrigued by the game's protagonist. Some dogs sit calmly with their owners, watching the cat's adventures, while others become excited, barking loudly or even getting overzealous to the point of nearly damaging the TV screen.

As SOON as the cat shows on screen 😫😫🤣@AnnapurnaPics#PS5 #Stray pic.twitter.com/enzPLGdupe

— Kay The Lego Horizon Doggo (@Kaleigh1103) July 19, 2022

I guess we need to wait til the dog passes out before we play Stray. I wanted to get a video because she was watching the cats and then she just went for the tv 😂

(No TVs were hurt no worries) pic.twitter.com/1YfqpQY7uy

— Bryanna Lindsey (@glittervelocity) July 19, 2022

I think Frank wants to play Stray 😹😻 pic.twitter.com/PmNZinCq8d

— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) July 20, 2022

Clearly, BlueTwelve Studio's Stray has not only sparked a global trend among cat enthusiasts but has also successfully caught the attention of household pets, creating a new form of entertainment that brings together pet owners and their pets.