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: Don't Starve Together, Tales of the Shire, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, and Thirsty Suitors. This isn't the first time Netflix has cancelled games after initial announcements; Crashlands 2 suffered a similar fate.

This shift reflects a broader strategic change at Netflix Games. The company appears to be prioritizing narrative-driven games and titles based on its own popular shows and movies, rather than focusing on a wider range of indie titles. This is evident in the upcoming additions to Netflix Stories, which will include games based on Ginny & Georgia and Sweet Magnolias.

While disappointing for those anticipating these cancelled games, most will still be released on other platforms. Don't Starve Together, initially slated for a Netflix mobile release, is now being ported to mobile by Playdigious. Rotwood remains in early access on Steam. Tales of the Shire has been delayed until early 2025. The removal of Compass Point: West, a Next Games title (a Netflix subsidiary), is particularly noteworthy. Finally, Thirsty Suitors, while not coming to Netflix mobile, will still launch on Steam and consoles.

This overview summarizes Netflix Games' recent cancellations and highlights the platform's evolving strategy. For a complete list of currently available Netflix games, refer to the Google Play Store. For further Netflix news, consider reading about the upcoming additions to Netflix Stories.