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 titles. This unexpected shift impacts several anticipated games, including Don't Starve Together, Tales of the Shire, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, and Thirsty Suitors.

Six Games Removed from Netflix Games:

Netflix's decision to drop these games reflects a strategic adjustment in its gaming portfolio. 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 the Netflix platform, most remain in development for other platforms. Don't Starve Together, initially slated for a Netflix mobile release, is still coming to mobile via Playdigious. Rotwood continues its early access run on Steam. The other titles' future releases on other platforms are yet to be confirmed.

The removal of Compass Point: West, a game developed by Netflix-owned Next Games, is particularly noteworthy. Similarly, Tales of the Shire, originally planned for Fall 2024, has been delayed to early 2025, and the Netflix Games logo has been removed from its website, suggesting its exclusion from the Netflix Games catalog.

This strategic shift underscores Netflix's evolving approach to gaming, focusing on its own intellectual property and narrative-driven experiences. Meanwhile, users can explore the remaining Netflix Games offerings available on the Google Play Store. For further Netflix news, consider checking out the upcoming additions to Netflix Stories.