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.

9 gift ideas

Based on 1 favourite: Stranger Things · Age: 8–11

Type

Budget

Game · 2016OneShot
Future Cat
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, intricate, surreal · psychological
Quality 8.3/10Typical price under $20
Gift on Steam
Game · 2018Celeste
Extremely OK Games
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, intricate, imaginary
Quality 8.9/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2024Animal Well
Shared Memory
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, surreal, intricate
Quality 8.5/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2016The Witness
Thekla, Inc
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, intricate, surreal
Quality 8.5/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2025Blue Prince
Dogubomb
Like Stranger Things: intricate, surreal, fresh & original
Quality 8.9/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2019Luigi's Mansion 3
Next Level Games
Like Stranger Things: surreal, imaginary
Quality 8.6/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon · Nintendo Switch
Film · 2015Inside Out
Like Stranger Things: surreal, fresh & original, intricate
Quality 8.1/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
TV box set · 2020Julie and the Phantoms
Like Stranger Things: fresh & original, imaginary, fast
Quality 7.1/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Book · 2016The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Kelly Regan Barnhill
Like Stranger Things: imaginary, fresh & original
Quality 7.8/10Typical 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.