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 similar fate to Crashlands 2, previously removed despite 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, rather than focusing on a wider range of indie titles. This is exemplified by the upcoming additions to Netflix Stories, including titles based on Ginny & Georgia and Sweet Magnolias.

While disappointing for those anticipating these games on Netflix, most remain in development for other platforms. Don't Starve Together, initially slated for a Netflix mobile release, will still launch via Playdigious. Rotwood continues its early access run on Steam. Tales of the Shire, delayed to early 2025, has also seemingly parted ways with Netflix. The cancellation of Compass Point: West, a Next Games title (a Netflix subsidiary), is particularly noteworthy. Finally, Thirsty Suitors will not be released via Netflix, despite its planned mobile launch.

This overview highlights Netflix's evolving gaming approach and the impact on previously announced titles. Further details on Netflix's current gaming offerings can be found on the Google Play Store. For additional Netflix news, consider exploring the recent updates regarding Netflix Stories.