Stray
Who to buy this for: The cat dads and moms in your life.
Why: Many platformers let you play as an anthropomorphic or magical animal, but 2022’s Stray is the first to replicate the real-life wonder of being a cat, complete with knocking stuff over and some big stretches. For those with limited time, it’s a brief experience through a post-apocalyptic world that should only take a few hours to beat. Just be warned, the ending is controversial.
How to play: It’s available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Windows for as low as $29.99.
