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: 12–14

Type

Budget

Game · 2015Undertale
tobyfox
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, surreal, intricate · psychological
Quality 9.1/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2023Dredge
Black Salt Games
Like Stranger Things: surreal, intricate, fresh & original · psychological
Quality 8.3/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2019Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
ArtPlay
Like Stranger Things: surreal, intricate, imaginary
Quality 8.3/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2016OneShot
Future Cat
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, intricate, surreal · psychological
Quality 8.3/10Typical price under $20
Gift on Steam
Film · 2016Arrival
Like Stranger Things: surreal, imaginary, fresh & original · troubled leads
Quality 8.2/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2018Searching
Like Stranger Things: intricate, surreal, heavy
Quality 7.3/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
TV box set · 2022Wednesday
Like Stranger Things: imaginary, fast, fresh & original
Quality 8.2/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Book · 2015Six of Crows
Leigh Bardugo
Like Stranger Things: intricate, imaginary, fresh & original
Quality 9.0/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org
Film · 201610 Cloverfield Lane
Like Stranger Things: surreal, imaginary, heavy · psychological
Quality 7.8/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Book · 2022Stellarlune
Shannon Messenger
Like Stranger Things: intricate, imaginary, fast
Quality 9.0/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org
Book · 2025Sunrise on the Reaping
Suzanne Collins
Like Stranger Things: imaginary, fast, intricate
Quality 9.2/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Bookshop.org
Book · 2017Caraval
Stephanie Garber
Like Stranger Things: imaginary, fast
Quality 7.6/10Typical 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.