or scifi world is a common trope. It can be used well, or end

Is it still possible to play this trope straight?
Yes. Setting doesn't drive a story. Characters do this. They have to be interesting, rounded and with a purpose. In this type of story the purpose is usually to get home but not always. As long as the characters are worth reading then using this trope is fine.

How to avoid making this kind of story boring or stereotypical?
Come up with a twist. Do something different with it.

What basic criteria - meet to be interesting?
There's no answer for this one as an interesting character is a matter of personal opinion.

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