It's been a while since we last discussed the exciting news about Don't Starve Together coming to Netflix Games back in June 2024. Unfortunately, we have some disappointing news: the game will no longer be available on Netflix. However, there's a silver lining—Don't Starve Together is still making its way to mobile devices on both iOS and Android platforms.
Playdigious, in collaboration with Klei Entertainment, continues to work diligently to bring this beloved survival game to your mobile screens. In the eerie, Tim Burton-inspired world of Don't Starve, you'll find yourself stranded on an island teeming with hostile creatures. As you take on the role of various quirky characters, your mission is to gather resources, survive, and, above all, don't starve.
Originally planned as an exclusive release on Netflix Games, Don't Starve Together will now be available globally through Google Play and the iOS App Store. While an exact release date hasn't been announced yet, both Klei Entertainment and Playdigious have assured fans that an update on the launch is forthcoming.
It appears that the exclusivity agreement with Netflix has fallen through, which raises questions about Netflix Games' future commitment to indie titles. Don't Starve is a significant franchise and one of the most iconic survival indie games out there. If even a game of this stature can lose its spot, it's concerning for other indie developers hoping to feature on the service.
Netflix's indie game catalog has been a major draw for many subscribers, and the loss of titles like Don't Starve Together and Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a setback. It's worth considering how Netflix's increasing focus on its own properties might impact the diverse range of indie games it currently offers. For a deeper dive into this topic, check out my analysis of the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed and its implications for indie games on the platform.
