Netflix recently made significant changes to its gaming lineup, removing six previously announced mobile titles. This includes the highly anticipated Don't Starve Together, Tales of the Shire, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, and Thirsty Suitors.
Six Titles Cut from Netflix Games:
The streaming service is refining its gaming strategy, apparently shifting focus towards narrative-driven games and titles based on its own popular shows and movies, rather than independent titles. This isn't unprecedented; Crashlands 2 suffered a similar fate after beta testing.
While disappointing for those anticipating these games on Netflix, most are still slated for release on other platforms. Don't Starve Together, initially planned as a mobile exclusive via Netflix, will now launch via Playdigious. Rotwood remains in early access on Steam. Tales of the Shire, originally scheduled for Fall 2024, has been delayed to early 2025, and the Netflix Games logo has been removed from its website. The cancellation of Compass Point: West, a Next Games title (a Netflix subsidiary), is particularly noteworthy. Finally, Thirsty Suitors will be released on Steam and consoles by Annapurna Interactive, but not via Netflix.
This strategic shift is further evidenced by Netflix Stories, which will feature adaptations of popular shows like Ginny & Georgia and Sweet Magnolias this year. This suggests a move away from a broad range of indie titles toward a more focused approach.
For a complete list of currently available Netflix Games, check the Google Play Store. For more Netflix news, see our coverage of Netflix Stories' upcoming additions.
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