Netflix Games Scraps Six Upcoming Indie Games From Their Roster Including Don’t Starve Together

Netflix recently made significant changes to its gaming lineup, removing six previously announced titles from its mobile platform. This unexpected shift affects several anticipated games, including Don't Starve Together, Tales of the Shire, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, and Thirsty Suitors.

This isn't Netflix's first instance of canceling games after initial announcements; Crashlands 2 faced a similar fate. The company appears to be refining its gaming strategy, focusing on narrative-driven games and titles based on its popular shows and movies, a departure from its previous inclusion of indie titles. The launch of Netflix Stories, featuring adaptations of shows like Ginny & Georgia and Sweet Magnolias, exemplifies this new direction.

While disappointing for fans anticipating these mobile releases, most of the affected games 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 until early 2025, and the Netflix Games logo's removal from its website suggests its absence from the Netflix platform. The cancellation of Compass Point: West, a Next Games title (a Netflix subsidiary), is particularly noteworthy. Finally, Thirsty Suitors will not be coming to Netflix mobile, despite its releases on other platforms.

In summary, Netflix's revised gaming strategy has resulted in the removal of several titles. However, alternative release avenues exist for many of these games. For a complete list of currently available Netflix games, consult the Google Play Store. For more Netflix news, explore the upcoming additions to Netflix Stories.