How are these gifts for Stranger Things fans chosen?

Boxlist compares Stranger Things with thousands of books, games, films and TV shows on the same scale: pace, tone, realism, emotional punch and seven more traits, plus shared themes and subjects. The closest well-rated titles that are easy to buy make the list.

What does the quality score mean?

Quality is how well rated a title is by readers, players or viewers, out of 10. It is not a measure of how well the gift fits; the list order does that.

No. Each gift shows the price its format typically sells for (a paperback, a Blu-ray, a complete box set or a boxed game). Check the shop for today’s price.

Gifts for someone who loves Stranger Things

Books, games and films and TV box sets with a similar feel to Stranger Things. Know two more things they love? Add them for a sharper list.

12 gift ideas

Based on 1 favourite: Stranger Things · Age: Adult

Type

Budget

Game · 2017Little Nightmares
Tarsier Studios
Like Stranger Things: intricate, fresh & original, surreal · psychological
Quality 7.9/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2019Control
Remedy Entertainment
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, intricate, surreal · psychological
Quality 8.3/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
TV box set · 2021American Horror Stories
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, surreal, intricate
Quality 7.3/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2020Omori
OMOCAT
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, intricate, surreal · psychological
Quality 8.6/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
TV box set · 2018You
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, intricate, surreal · psychological
Quality 7.9/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2017Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Ninja Theory
Like Stranger Things: intricate, surreal, fresh & original · psychological
Quality 8.4/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
TV box set · 2017Dark
Like Stranger Things: intricate, surreal, fresh & original
Quality 8.3/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
TV box set · 2015Mr. Robot
Like Stranger Things: intricate, surreal, heavy · psychological
Quality 8.2/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Book · 2015The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins
Like Stranger Things: intricate, surreal, fresh & original · psychological
Quality 7.2/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org
Book · 2019The Silent Patient
Alex Michaelides
Like Stranger Things: intricate, surreal, fast · psychological
Quality 8.2/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org
Book · 2021The Locked Door
Freida McFadden
Like Stranger Things: surreal, intricate, fast · psychological
Quality 7.2/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org
Book · 2016Dark Matter
Blake Crouch
Like Stranger Things: intricate, fresh & original, surreal · psychological
Quality 8.0/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org

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Prices are typical for the format (paperback, Blu-ray, box set, boxed game), not live. Quality is how well rated a title is, not how well it fits. Age suitability uses UK certificates where we have them (else US), PEGI (else ESRB) for games, and the book’s audience.

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How are these gifts for Stranger Things fans chosen?: Boxlist compares Stranger Things with thousands of books, games, films and TV shows on the same scale: pace, tone, realism, emotional punch and seven more traits, plus shared themes and subjects. The closest well-rated titles that are easy to buy make the list.
What does the quality score mean?: Quality is how well rated a title is by readers, players or viewers, out of 10. It is not a measure of how well the gift fits; the list order does that.
Are the prices live?: No. Each gift shows the price its format typically sells for (a paperback, a Blu-ray, a complete box set or a boxed game). Check the shop for today’s price.