Netflix Games Scraps Six Upcoming Indie Games From Their Roster Including Don’t Starve Together
Netflix has recently made significant adjustments to its gaming lineup, causing some buzz among subscribers. While their upcoming slate includes exciting titles, several previously announced games have been quietly removed. This includes six notable omissions: *Don't Starve Together*, *Tales of the Shire*, *Compass Point: West*, *Lab Rat*, *Rotwood*, and *Thirsty Suitors*.
This strategic shift reflects Netflix's evolving gaming portfolio. The company appears to be prioritizing narrative-driven games and titles based on its popular shows and movies, a change of direction from its earlier focus on indie titles. This is evident in the expansion of *Netflix Stories*, which will feature adaptations of popular shows like *Ginny & Georgia* and *Sweet Magnolias* this year.
Six Games Removed from the Netflix Games Lineup
The cancellation of these six games has left some fans disappointed. Let's take a closer look at each title and its current status:
- *Don't Starve Together*: Initially slated for a mobile release via Netflix, this co-op survival game is now being ported to mobile by Playdigious.
- *Lab Rat* and *Rotwood*: Both Klei Entertainment titles, originally planned for Netflix, have been removed. *Rotwood* remains available in early access on Steam.
- *Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game*: This cozy life sim, initially slated for Fall 2024, has been delayed to early 2025 and removed from the Netflix Games lineup.
- *Compass Point: West*: Developed by Netflix-owned Next Games, this early announcement's cancellation is particularly surprising.
- *Thirsty Suitors*: This stylish RPG, published by Annapurna Interactive, will not be coming to mobile via Netflix, despite previous announcements for Steam and console releases.
The removal of the Netflix Games logo from their website further confirms these titles will not be included in their service. While disappointing for some, the changes highlight Netflix's ongoing refinement of its gaming strategy.
For those interested in exploring other Netflix gaming offerings, you can find their current selection on the Google Play Store.
