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 mobile games. This strategic shift impacts titles like Don't Starve Together, Tales of the Shire, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, and Thirsty Suitors. These cancellations follow a pattern; Crashlands 2 faced a similar fate after beta testing.

This move reflects a broader change in Netflix's gaming strategy. The company appears to be prioritizing narrative-driven games and titles based on its popular shows and movies over independent titles. This is evident in the upcoming additions to Netflix Stories, featuring adaptations of Ginny & Georgia and Sweet Magnolias.

While disappointing for those anticipating these games on Netflix, most remain in development elsewhere. Don't Starve Together, initially slated for a Netflix mobile release, will now launch via Playdigious. Similarly, Rotwood continues its early access run on Steam. Tales of the Shire has been delayed until early 2025, and its Netflix release is unconfirmed. The removal of Compass Point: West, a Next Games title (a Netflix subsidiary), is particularly noteworthy. Thirsty Suitors, originally planned for a Netflix mobile release, will launch on Steam and consoles.

In summary, Netflix's gaming strategy is evolving, resulting in the cancellation of several anticipated mobile titles. However, alternative release avenues exist for many of these games. For a complete list of currently available Netflix games, visit the Google Play Store. For further Netflix news, explore the upcoming additions to Netflix Stories.