The Purr-fect Voice Actress

Lala the cat has earned her place in gaming history as the talented voice actress behind the hit game Stray. Her meows, purrs, and growls have captivated players since the game's release in summer 2022.

What makes Stray special is how real the cat sounds are. Lala didn't just voice the main character - she provided all the cat sounds throughout the entire game. Her work is front and center thanks to the game's popular "meow button" that lets players make their cat character meow whenever they want.

Cats Watching Cats

The realistic cat sounds in Stray had an unexpected side effect. Players noticed their own cats were fascinated by the game. Soon, social media filled with videos tagged #CatsWatchingStray showing real pets reacting to the game with curiosity and excitement.

The Feline Development Team

Lala may be the voice star, but several other cats helped bring Stray to life:

• Myrtle: Once a real stray cat herself, Myrtle now lives with one of the game's producers. She inspired the look of the main ginger cat character that players control.

• Oscar: This Sphinx cat belongs to the game's animator. Oscar helped model various movements and jumps, making the game's animations more true to life.

• Jun: Acting as the studio's "general manager," Jun was present during development every day. This dedicated cat helped inspire different personalities for various cat characters in the game.

Fame Hasn't Changed Them

Despite their contributions to a major gaming hit, these feline stars haven't let success change them. Reports confirm they're all still behaving like normal house cats - probably napping in sunbeams and knocking things off shelves between gaming sessions.

Play It Yourself

Stray is currently available on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Windows. Cat lovers who prefer Apple computers will be happy to know that a macOS version is in development.