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Netflix now has 74 cell video games accessible on its platform. Under, you’ll discover a full listing of each recreation it has launched on iOS and the Android Google Play Retailer as of September 2023.
Gaming has already performed a minor half in Netflix’s historical past, with a small assortment of video games and VR experiences launched through the years. Information of Netflix stepping into gaming extra coming all through 2021, resulting in the launch of Netflix Video games throughout the Netflix app in November 2021.
For probably the most half, Netflix’s video games have been acquired from different gaming studios however have additionally made some acquisitions within the area:
- In September 2021, they acquired Evening College Studio.
- In March 2022, they acquired Subsequent Video games
- In March 2022, they acquired Boss Battle Leisure
The idea of Netflix gaming up to now is akin to Apple Arcade, whereby you get limitless entry to a set of video games as a part of a membership payment (on this case, your Netflix membership). All video games are free to play, don’t have any ads, and don’t have any microtransactions.
With over 30 cell video games to dive into, you could solely need to check out among the finest titles. On this case, we’ve picked a few of our prime picks from Netflix’s recreation library.
What number of instances have Netflix’s video games been downloaded? Right here’s the info:
- In January 2022, cell video games on Netflix noticed 8.1 million downloads across the globe throughout each Android and iOS, according to Apptopia.
- Up to date stats in August 2022 recommend that the quantity elevated to 23.3 million downloads, representing just below 1% of Netflix’s general subscribers making an attempt out the initiative.
- In October 2022, we acquired an replace that implies it was 34.1 million, with 16% of all downloads coming from america.
Full Record of Cell Video games on Netflix
Right here’s a rundown of each recreation Netflix has launched to this point. As of September 18th, 2023, there are 74 cell video games accessible on iOS and Android.
Vikings: Valhalla
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developer: Emerald Metropolis Video games
Launched on Netflix: September seventh, 2023
It is a cell technique recreation to take a seat alongside the Netflix Authentic collection Vikings: Valhalla.
Per a press launch:
“Within the new technique recreation Vikings: Valhalla, gamers will take their place as leaders of fierce Viking clans and construct formidable settlements. As their following grows, they’ll wage battle and increase their affect throughout the continent. It would take power, crafty and ingenuity to assert a stake by means of the ever-changing steadiness of energy.”
Samurai Shodown
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: SNK
Launched on Netflix: August twenty ninth, 2023
Image: SNK
By chance introduced in June 2023 (a trailer was uploaded and swiftly taken down), the cell port of the traditional combating recreation ultimately got here to Netflix Video games in August 2023. Samurai Shodown is a long-running recreation collection from SNK that started within the early Nineties.
WrestleQuest
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Coming to Netflix: August twenty second, 2023 (was initially August eighth however has been delayed)
Image: Skybound Video games
From Skybound Video games and Mega Cat Studios, we’ll see the simultaneous launch of WrestleQuest on Netflix Video games and consoles and PC.
Right here’s what you may anticipate:
“In WrestleQuest, gamers assume the position of a younger wrestling hopeful, on their quest to change into one of many all-time greats by powerbombing, slamming, and suplexing their approach to the highest.”
LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No (however many LEGO titles are licensed to Netflix)
Developer: Gameloft
Launched on Netflix: August fifteenth, 2023
Footage: Netflix
Netflix and LEGO have teamed up for loads of TV collection and specials through the years and subsequent on the docket is a brand new cell recreation with LEGO: Legacy Heroes Unboxed getting ported to Netflix Video games.
Per the official announcement for the sport coming to Netflix, right here’s what you may anticipate:
“Get able to discover beloved places together with your favourite heroes, who’re as soon as once more breaking out of the field to embark on epic adventures and harmful quests. Additionally, be prepared to begin the journey in good firm with a hefty newcomer’s reward at launch that can reveal the Shanty Legend!”
Minimize the Rope Day by day
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No however animation collection did land on Netflix
Developer: ZeptoLab
Launched on Netflix: August 1st, 2023
Image: ZeptoLab
A respin of the traditional cell recreation that first debuted in 2010 and just lately acquired a remaster in 2021.
Described as a “new twist” on the format, this recreation may have you fixing a brand new puzzle on daily basis that sees you, because the title may recommend, chopping a rope.
The Queen’s Gambit Chess
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developer: Ripstone Ltd
Launched on Netflix: July twenty fifth, 2023
Image: Netflix Video games
Any guesses as to what kind of recreation this will likely be?
It’s chess, in fact.
With most of the faces you noticed within the TV collection showing, that is Netflix’s belated puzzle recreation adaptation of the hit restricted collection.
Right here’s how Netflix describes the sport:
“Take some classes, play puzzles and matches or compete towards mates on this gorgeous love letter to the present. From gamers new to the sport to chess masters, this immersive expertise that pays homage to the award-winning drama has one thing for everybody.”
Too Scorching to Deal with 2: The Recreation
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developer: Nanobit
Launched on Netflix: July twentieth, 2023
Enhancing on the unique recreation, this second entry with Chloe featured all through promised extra decisions and drama.
Sonic Prime Sprint
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developer: SEGA HARDlight
Launched on Netflix: July thirteenth, 2023
Image: SEGA
First launched over a decade in the past, the unique Sonic Sprint recreation has been downloaded throughout 100s of tens of millions of units. It acquired a slight refresh, numerous updates, and a reputation change and was launched on Netflix alongside Sonic Prime season 2.
Oxenfree II: Misplaced Alerts
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No (however is an inner Netflix challenge)
Developer: Evening College Studios
Launched on Netflix: July twelfth, 2023
Image: Evening College Studios
From Netflix’s inner studio Evening College Studio, Oxenfree II is the second entry within the journey recreation collection.
5 years after the primary recreation’s occasions, you’ll observe Riley returning to her hometown to research extra mysterious radio alerts.
Oxenfree II options controller and cloud saves assist on Netflix with it additionally being launched on PlayStation platforms, Nintendo Change, and Steam.
Bloons TD 6
Based mostly on Netflix IP: June twentieth, 2023
Developer: Ninja Kiwi
Launched on Netflix: June twentieth, 2023
Image: Ninja Kiwi
The primary iteration of Bloons TD was launched all the best way again in 2007 as an Adobe Flash game, and after many iterations throughout many alternative platforms, the sixth installment landed on Netflix Video games in June 2023.
The sport is straightforward; you need to choose up cash to construct numerous monkey towers to pop all of the balloons headed your means.
The sport helps cloud saves and incorporates a two participant multiplayer mode.
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Yacht Membership Video games
Launched on Netflix: June sixth, 2023
Image: Yacht Membership Video games
Shovel Knight is a well-liked platformer that was given a puzzle/journey makeover for its cell launch, which landed on Netflix in early June 2023.
Right here’s the official description:
“Be part of your mysterious information Puzzle Knight as you shovel by means of scads of foes, procure new tools and battle bosses each acquainted and new. Discover a story with limitless twists and turns, quest as your favourite heroes, and even problem a pal for fast-paced head-to-head competitors. Welcome to a world of falling block puzzle video games with a dungeon-crawling twist!”
The sport got here full with controller and cloud save assist.
Dungeon Boss: Respawned
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Boss Battle, a Netflix Recreation Studio.
Launched on Netflix: Could thirty first, 2023
Coming from Boss Battle Video games (now an inner Netflix studio after they acquired it in 2022) is a remaster of the favored turn-based technique RPG.
Teased for the Respawned model of the sport are “all-new heroes to summon, lands to discover, and unhealthy guys to battle. Prepare for probably the most legendary Dungeon Boss expertise but!”
World of Goo: Remastered
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: 2D BOY
Launched on Netflix: Could twenty third, 2023
Image: 2D BOY
The 2008 puzzle recreation from 2D Boy is getting an upscaled cell re-release on Netflix Video games. The premise of the sport is to construct massive constructions (largely bridges) over empty areas that enables goo to get to the opposite aspect.
All 4 chapters and the epilogue is on the best way to Netflix on Google Play and iOS.
TRANSFORMERS Cast to Battle
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Kabam
Launched on Netflix: Could tenth, 2023
Beforehand launched as a cell recreation, this recreation based mostly on the hit HASBRO title provides a recent coat of paint and a few adjustments to the dynamics for Netflix Video games.
Per the official description:
“Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and bots throughout the multiverse are at risk. Able to construct a workforce, shore up defenses and struggle epic battles?
Be part of Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Waspinator, Rhinox, Grimlock, Soundwave and lots of extra acquainted bots in a battle for planetary supremacy. Greater than 30 years of Transformers historical past and storytelling comes collectively on this action-packed combating RPG the place timelines collide. Roll out!”
Laya’s Horizon
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Snowman
Launched on Netflix: Could 2nd, 2023
The second main recreation from Snowman to return to Netflix was Laya’s Horizon.
Within the recreation, you’ll be mastering the artwork of flying by diving off mountains, weaving throughout forests, and gliding over rivers to unlock new talents as you discover an unlimited, peaceable world.
Winery Valley
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Amber Studio and Jam Metropolis
Launched on Netflix: April twenty fifth
Puzzle/simulation recreation that has you constructing your dream world whereas renovating a resort.
Mighty Quest: Rogue Palace
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Nodding Heads Video games
Launched on Netflix: April 18th
Image: Ubisoft
One of many quite a few cell video games to move to Netflix from Ubisoft is Mighty Quest: Rogue Palace, described as a “new rogue-lite-inspired Mighty Quest for Epic Loot.”
The unique recreation was launched in 2019, however servers shut down on the free-to-play model in September 2022.
Per the official description, “The nice Kingdom of Opulencia might actually use a hero proper now — or a number of. The King’s greed has led to The Void taking up the dominion, and also you’re the one one who can reserve it. Face loopy foes (goblins and banshees, oh my!) and put together for motion on this approachable, attention-grabbing roguelite.”
Raji: An Historic Epic
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Nodding Heads Video games
Coming to Netflix Video games: April fifth
First launched in August 2020 on PC, this recreation from Nodding Head Video games and Tremendous.com is now making the bounce to Netflix Video games.
Right here’s how Netflix describes the brand new recreation:
“Raji: An Historic Epic is an action-adventure recreation set in historical India. A younger lady named Raji has been chosen by the gods to face towards the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her future? To rescue her youthful brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.”
Terra Nil
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Demagog Studio / Rogue Co.
Coming to Netflix Video games: March twenty eighth
From Devolver Digital is a brand new technique city-building recreation that’ll see you combating off local weather change. Free Lives develop the sport, and the sport can also be set to obtain a PC launch shortly.
Right here’s the official description:
“Terra Nil is a reverse metropolis builder about ecosystem reconstruction. Flip a barren wasteland into an ecological paradise full with totally different wildlife. Then clear up, leaving the surroundings pristine. Subverting the builder style, Terra Nil is in regards to the restoration of a ravaged surroundings”
Highwater
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Demagog Studio / Rogue Co.
Launched on Netflix: March 2023
Image: Rogue Co
Revealed by Rogue Video games and developed by Demagog Studio, Highwater is a 3D tactical turn-based technique recreation set in a post-apocalyptic city world amid the nice local weather disaster.
“Highwater thrusts gamers into a shocking imaginative and prescient of a local weather change apocalypse after which challenges them to outlive the aftermath,” teased Matt Casamassina, Rogue CEO.
Mud & Neon
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: David Marquardt Studios and Rogue Video games.
Launched on Netflix: March 2023
Image: David Marquardt Studios and Rogue Video games
This top-down twin-stick shooter with RPG and looter shooter parts dropped on Netflix in early March 2023.
Per the itemizing, right here’s what you may anticipate from the sport:
“In a futuristic Wild West, robots that have been as soon as designed to assist with life have taken over the planet, threatening people. You play because the Gunslinger, the baddest within the Previous West, cloned again to life by a mad human scientist to struggle off the robotic oppression. Mud & Neon is a traditional top-down, twin-stick shooter with RPG development and influences from the roguelite and looter shooter genres.”
Tomb Raider Reloaded
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Type of
Developer: Emerald Metropolis Video games and CDE Leisure
Launched on Netflix: February 2023
Image: Emerald Metropolis Video games and CDE Leisure
Republished and repurposed beneath the Netflix video games umbrella is that this top-down shooter/puzzler based mostly on the traditional Sq. Enix character of Lara Croft.
Per the official itemizing, you’ll journey “by means of the golden, arch-shaped doorways of the treacherous underground tombs, scattered throughout hazardous mountain caves, flourishing jungles and plush waterfalls.”
It’s not based mostly on Netflix IP, however Netflix goes to be receiving a Tomb Raider anime collection within the close to future.
Valiant Hearts: Coming Residence
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Ubisoft
Launched on Netflix: January 2023
Image: Ubisoft Video games
A sequel to the beloved journey recreation from Ubisoft that was initially launched in 2014, with the long-awaited sequel arriving solely on Netflix on January thirty first, 2023.
The sport continues to inform tales of strange individuals thrust into the extraordinary circumstances of World Struggle I.
Narcos: Cartel Wars Limitless
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developer: Tilting Level
Launched on Netflix: January 2023
Image: Tilting Level
One other beforehand launched recreation that will likely be transitioning over to Netflix Video games is the cell recreation for Netflix’s hit collection, Narcos. It was first launched in 2016 however was revived and refreshed for Netflix Video games.
Right here’s the official description for the earlier launch of the sport:
“Step into the damaging and thrilling position of cartel kingpin within the official recreation of the hit tv present NARCOS. Resolve between main by means of uncooked energy or gathering respect by means of loyalty. Generally unhealthy individuals do good issues… In the long run you need to determine, will it’s “Plata o Plomo?”
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Nickelodeon, Playdigious, Tribute Video games, and Dotemu
Launched on Netflix: January 2023
Launched all through 2022 on PlayStation and Xbox, this side-scrolling beat-em-up is coming to cell solely by means of cell video games. It’s developed by Tribute Video games and impressed by and based mostly on the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated collection.
“Kick shell with Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo or different acquainted mates on this completely tubular ’80s-inspired beat ’em up. Cowabunga!”
Puzzle Gods
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Boon Studios
Launched on Netflix: December 2022
Puzzle Gods is among the a number of match-three video games within the Netflix gaming library. The sport already exists as a free app with microtransactions.
Right here’s the official synopsis for the sport:
“Match and swap parts to degree up, defeat Little Hades and rescue the gods on this mythic puzzler. The Land of Olympus wants you!”
Basic Solitaire
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: MobilityWare
Launched on Netflix: December 2022
That is precisely what it says on the tin. A tabletop simulator of the traditional card recreation, Solitaire.
Twelve Minutes
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Annapurna Interactive, HuWiz-TwelveMinutes, and 24bit
Launched on Netflix: December 2022
An interactive thriller that was featured on the Tribeca Movie Pageant in 2021.
Right here’s the official synopsis:
“Faucet and drag to flee a time-loop nightmare. This interactive thriller options the voices of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe.”
Too Scorching To Deal with: Love is a Recreation
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developer: Nanobit
Launched on Netflix: December 2022
One other Netflix present that acquired tailored right into a online game is Too Scorching To Deal with, which is Netflix’s relationship actuality collection.
Right here’s what you may anticipate from the brand new simulation recreation:
“Meet and mingle with horny singles all vying on your affection on this recreation based mostly on Netflix’s hit actuality collection “Too Scorching to Deal with.” Will you give in to temptation? Or maintain out for deeper emotional connections? The selection is yours!”
Scriptic: Crime Tales
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: ElectricNoir
Launched on Netflix: December 2022
A Netflix port of ElectricNoir’s beforehand named Useless Man’s Cellphone app.
Discover clues. Catch a killer. You’re the lead detective on this crime drama, and the sufferer’s cellphone — ripe with proof — is scorching in your arms.
Kentucky Route Zero
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Cardboard Pc and Annapurna Interactive
Launched on Netflix: December 2022
Netflix would be the unique house of the point-and-click journey recreation developed by Cardboard Pc. It was first launched on PC again in 2013.
Right here’s the official synopsis:
“Unpayable money owed. Deserted futures. Mysterious vacationers. Journey down a secret underground freeway to seek out neighborhood on this mystical journey recreation.”
Reigns: Three Kingdom
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Nerial Restricted
Launched on Netflix: November 2022
From Devolver Digital and Nerial, based mostly out of the UK, the fifth entry within the franchise will likely be impressed by a Chinese language epic.
Right here’s what you may anticipate:
“The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Reigns: Three Kingdoms thrusts gamers into the turbulent ultimate years of the Han dynasty. There, they’ll encounter the various factions, wars, and heroes of the saga as they swipe their means by means of negotiations, marry to strengthen alliances, and convert to realize extra energy. Uncover new methods to get pleasure from Reigns’ distinctive swiping mechanic as you uncover the various secrets and techniques of an unlimited storyline and a bunch of sudden mini-games.”
Cats & Soup
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Hidea
Launched on Netflix: November 2022
Already accessible on app shops totally free is Cats & Soup, described as a cute idle recreation. It then launched on Netflix in a repackaged recreation that removes microtransactions. It comes from the developer HIDEA who can also be behind Man or Vampire.
Right here’s the official Netflix synopsis:
“Hungry for cuteness? Assist cats boil soup to their hearts’ content material on this cozy delight — stir and chop elements, gown ’em up and extra. Blurp, blurp.”
Hi there Kitty Happiness Parade
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Dabadu Video games and Rogue Video games
Launched on Netflix: November 2022
Based mostly on the extremely common Japanese cartoon character, this was the primary time Hi there Kitty lands on Netflix in some kind solely.
“Create a grand spectacle with Hi there Kitty and mates. Make new allies and lean in your talents to keep away from traps that may rain in your parade!”
IMMORTALITY
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Sam Barlow
Launched on Netflix: November ninth, 2022
Introduced to return out on Netflix Video games in the summertime after which in September to no avail is the interactive thriller recreation from Sam Barlow, finest identified for Her Story and Telling Lies.
Per Netflix Video games, right here’s what you may anticipate:
“Examine the misplaced works of the silver-screen hopeful to unlock the secrets and techniques behind her disappearance. What occurred to Marissa Marcel? Brimming with expertise, magnetism and wonder, the younger actress was poised for stardom — till, it appears, she evaporated into skinny air. Piece all of it collectively to uncover the reality behind this darkish, hidden chapter in Tinseltown’s historical past.”
Nation Associates
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Gameloft
Launched on Netflix: November 4th, 2022
Developed and first launched in 2015, Nation Associates has usually been known as a “Farmville” clone which is able to now be headed to Netflix Video games, having been taken offline in its earlier format.
That is the second main recreation from developer Gameloft to return to Netflix, following Asphalt Xtreme.
Per Netflix:
“Construct the farm of your goals — by your self or with mates! Ditch metropolis life to develop crops, feed animals and commerce items on this sunny journey.”
Stranger Issues: Puzzle Tales
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developer: Subsequent Video games
Launched on Netflix: November 2nd, 2022
Based mostly on Netflix’s largest English language collection, this puzzle recreation has already been launched on numerous app shops however was taken down in its earlier kind and tweaked to change into unique to Netflix Video games. The sport was shut down earlier this 12 months and has modified to take away microtransactions from the gameplay.
It comes by way of Netflix’s acquisition of Subsequent Video games.
Flutter Butterflies
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Runaway
Launched on Netflix: October twenty eighth, 2022
Developed by New Zealand firm Runaway, this new Netflix recreation is a respin of the already accessible Flutter: Butterfly Sanctuary.
Per Netflix, right here’s the rundown of what you may anticipate from the simulation recreation:
“Uncover and lift butterflies in a peaceable habitat. Enhance your forest to draw, nurture and accumulate a whole bunch of real-life species.”
Skies of Chaos
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Brox Corp
Launched on Netflix: October twenty eighth, 2022
This recreation comes from British recreation improvement firm Brox Corp that’s described as “an superior shoot em’ up. Explosions, colourful worlds, speaking canine and cyborg horses.”
The sport has already been creating for a number of years and arrives on cell on Netflix solely.
Nailed It! Baking Bash
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developer: Paladin Studios
Launched on Netflix: October third, 2022
Based mostly on the Netflix actuality collection hosted by Nicole Byer, this tie-in launched within the first week of October 2022.
Right here’s the official Netflix synopsis for Nailed It! Baking Bash:
“Calling all house bakers! Host a celebration on your friends to see who creates the best-looking – or worst-looking – truffles on this recreation based mostly on the hit collection.”
Spiritfarer
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Thunder Lotus Video games, Playdigious
Launched on Netflix: October third, 2022
Spiritfarer was an already very profitable and critically acclaimed recreation accessible on a number of platforms, together with the PC however made the swish bounce over to Netflix video games in early October 2022.
Right here’s what you may anticipate from the simulation recreation that options controller assist:
“You’re a ferrymaster to the nice past. Construct a ship to discover, then take care of spirits earlier than releasing them into the afterlife on this shifting recreation.”
Desta: The Reminiscences Between
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: ustwo video games
Launched on Netflix: September twenty seventh, 2022
Desta: The Reminiscences Between is launched on Netflix cell solely, developed by ustwo video games, the identical workforce behind the critically acclaimed Monument Valley recreation collection.
The cell recreation is unique to Netflix, whereas a PC edition is releasing via Steam.
“Relive recollections, rediscover mates and restore relationships on this distinctive turn-based technique exploration by means of goals and regrets from the creators of Monument Valley”
Spongebob: Squarepants Get Cooking!
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: iLLOGIKA
Launched on Netflix: September twenty seventh, 2022
Based mostly on the hit Nickelodeon franchise, Spongebob Squarepants, this new recreation will probably be a spin on the SpongeBob: Cooking Fever recreation that was launched in 2020 however with out the in-app purchases.
OXENFREE: Netflix Version
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Evening College Studio
Launched on Netflix: September twenty second, 2022
Image: Evening College Studio
Coming from Netflix’s acquired studio Evening College Studio, this journey film had been ported to cell earlier than however moved solely to Netflix cell on the identical day as Netflix’s Tudum occasion.
Fortunate Luna
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Snowman / Nachobeard
Launched on Netflix: September 2022
The most effective-reviewed Netflix video games to this point is Fortunate Luna which has been in improvement for practically a decade, beforehand going by the title of Cerulean Moon.
Right here’s how Netflix describes the sport:
“Information Luna by means of hidden dungeons and legendary temples to unlock the secrets and techniques of her previous on this platformer impressed by Japanese folklore.
Every degree introduces new mechanics and options that open up other ways to discover. The one catch? There’s no bounce button! Swipe to maneuver Luna left and proper as she plunges deeper into every evolving, treacherous surroundings. You’ll should benefit from your environment and depend on your wits to succeed in what lies beneath and assist Luna discover her true path.”
Wild Issues: Animal Adventures
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Amber Studio
Launched on Netflix: September 2022
Image: Amber Studio / Netflix
That is Netflix’s second main match-three recreation following Knittens with this iteration once more that includes colourful creatures.
Heads Up!
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developer: Ellen Digital Ventures, Gasket Video games
Launched on Netflix: August 2022
Footage: Netflix
This respun model of Heads Up! produced solely for Netflix has you taking part in the sport of charades with your mates. The sport works as follows, you choose a class with one participant holding the gadget to their brow whereas making an attempt to guess the phrases on their display as mates excitedly shout out clues.
Into the Breach
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Subset Video games
Launched on Netflix: July 2022
Cloud Saves: No
Footage: Netflix
This recreation is a cell port of the beloved pixel-art technique recreation accessible on PC.
Right here’s what you may anticipate:
Civilization is in peril, and it’s as much as you to defend it. Lead a workforce to avoid wasting the world from alien threats on this turn-based technique recreation.”
Earlier than Your Eyes
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Ryot and Skybound Video games
Launched on Netflix: July 2022
Image: Skybound Video games
This distinctive recreation notably makes use of your cellphone’s digital camera that will help you immerse within the recreation world and provides you management utilizing your blink.
Right here’s the official description for the journey recreation:
“Dive right into a world of recollections and expertise a soul’s journey into the afterlife as your entire life flashes earlier than your eyes.
All of it begins after you die. You’re aboard the ship of a mysterious man tasked with shepherding souls to the afterlife. That will help you go on, he should be taught the story of your life. Then he sends you again to relive your most vital moments.”
Mahjong Solitaire
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No (however has some tile packs associated to Netflix IP)
Developer: Smoking Gun Interactive
Launched on Netflix: July 2022
Cloud Saves: Sure
The tabletop recreation Mahjong made its means onto Netflix in July 2022 and is just about precisely what you’d anticipate. You match tiles with various issue all through.
Its particular background and tile designs for Stranger Issues have a small crossover with Netflix IP.
Poinpy
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Crew Poinpy
Launched on Netflix: June 2022
From the creator of Down Nicely comes a easy but very addictive mini-game that can also be in comparison with the likes of Doodle Leap.
You management a bit inexperienced creature outfitted with a hammer who’s tasked with beating baddies and leaping up!
It options colourful belongings and is among the best-reviewed Netflix Video games, with a 4.2 on Google Play.
Exploding Kittens
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No (however it’s set to be tailored right into a Netflix collection)
Developer: Exploding Kittens, Inc
Launched on Netflix: Could thirty first, 2022
A card recreation that acquired a premium recreation launch can also be now accessible on Netflix too totally free (the unique recreation can also be nonetheless accessible on app shops).
The sport is notably one of many first main multiplayer-focused titles.
The sport can also be set to be expanded upon the arrival of the Netflix collection in 2023 with “an unique enlargement pack”.
Dragon Up
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: East Aspect Video games
Launched on Netflix: Could twenty fourth, 2022
Right here’s a rundown of what you may anticipate from this cookie-clicker-type recreation.
“Hatch and accumulate uncommon dragons — then assist them revive their magic on this colourful and fantastically animated idle journey recreation.
Save the dominion by discovering every dragon’s distinctive design and persona. Some dragons — just like the Pug Dragon, the Queen Dragon and the Robo Dragon — supply higher rewards and moneymaking talents.”
Moonlighter
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: 11 Bit Studios and Digital Solar
Launched on Netflix: Could twenty fourth, 2022
A top-down roleplaying recreation the place you play Will, a brave shopkeeper who secretly goals of turning into a hero.
You’ll handle your retailer, construct a neighborhood, and crawl numerous dungeons.
Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developer: HandyGames
Launched on Netflix: Could twenty fourth, 2022
Townsmen is a technique recreation that has been lively in a single kind or one other for many years and that is launch on Netflix is a port of a PC recreation with redeveloped controls amongst different options.
Right here’s the official description for the sport:
“Construct a medieval metropolis, make sensible monetary choices and do no matter it takes to maintain your individuals joyful. Who knew operating a kingdom was so robust?”
Relic Hunters Universe
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Rogue Snail
Launched on Netflix: Could third, 2022
Image: Rogue Snail
This new top-down recreation has many points to it. It’s a shooter, it’s a looter and has RPG parts. The sport started its life as a Kickstarter challenge which acquired funded and is in early entry on Steam at present. It’s a sequel to Relic Hunters Zero: Remix launched in 2015.
Rogue Snail is a developer based mostly in Brazil and described as a “totally distant” gaming studio with over 40 workers.
Into the Useless 2
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: PikPok
Launched on Netflix: April fifth, 2022
Into the Useless 2: Unleashed – Image: Netflix
This on-rails first-person zombie shooter will likely be headed to Netflix in April 2022 (first anticipated to reach in March 2022).
As revealed in our interview with PikPok video games, the intention is to maintain the outdated free-to-play model of the sport accessible even when the Netflix recreation masses up.
Following its preliminary launch, it added a Ghostbusters replace later in 2022.
Shatter Remastered
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: PikPok
Launched on Netflix: March twenty second
This brick breaker recreation was launched practically a decade in the past on consoles and has now been remixed solely for Netflix.
The sport comes with 4 modes, international leaderboards and extra.
We managed to talk to Shatter Remastered builders PikPok Video games from New Zealand in regards to the recreation and the remastering course of for cell.
It is a True Story
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: FrostyPop
Launched on Netflix: March twenty second
One other entry from the Frosty Pop workforce got here in March with probably one among Netflix’s most unusual video games to this point and one of many best-reviewed.
Right here’s how the academic recreation is listed within the app shops:
“Discover a ravishing, hand-painted panorama on this lush narrative puzzle recreation that’s based mostly on precise occasions and interviews.
Survive a windstorm, catch poachers, and even befriend a goat! Journey and perception await you at each flip as you seek for water and marvel at Earth’s pure magnificence.”
Dungeon Dwarves
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Hyper Hippo Video games
Launched on Netflix: February 1st, 2022
Within the debut recreation for Canadian cell recreation studio Hyper Hippo, you’ll be traversing dungeons on this crawler that’s labeled as a role-playing recreation.
Right here’s how the Netflix recreation is listed on the app shops:
“Behold the last word idle dungeon crawler! Discover dungeons, vanquish monsters, and accumulate goodies to improve your warrior’s talents and weapons.
Faucet your means by means of deep dungeons, struggle as a workforce and present your enemies what Dwarves are actually manufactured from!”
Hextech Mayhem Netflix Version
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Type of.
Developed by: Alternative Provisions, Riot Forge
Launched on Netflix: February 2022
You’ll discover within the “based mostly on the Netflix IP” part above that we are saying “form of”. That’s as a result of it’s based mostly on the League of Legends recreation franchise, which acquired a Netflix collection in Arcane and this recreation relies on League of Legends.
Right here’s what you may anticipate from the side-scrolling rhythm recreation.
“On this fast-paced rhythm runner, each motion has an explosive response and no quantity of mayhem is an excessive amount of. Tackle the position of Ziggs as you rampage by means of the neighborhoods of Piltover.
Bomb, bounce and bop to the beat of the music to keep away from obstacles, disarm enemies and lightweight fuses to realize most chaos. Trigger musical mayhem whereas outrunning no-fun-allowed Heimerdinger in your quest to construct the best bomb the world has ever seen.”
Arcanium: Rise of Akhan
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Supercombo, Launched by Rogue Video games, Inc
Launched on Netflix: January 18th, 2022
First launched on PC again in December 2020, this technique card recreation now makes its means solely onto Netflix by way of cell.
Comparable in idea to the likes of Hearthstone, the sport sees you deck constructing whereas journeying throughout the wealthy world to avoid wasting the world of Arzu.
Krispee Avenue
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: FrostyPop
Launched on Netflix: January 18th, 2022
Based mostly on a webcomic, Krispee Avenue, developed by FrostyPop, is a The place’s Waldo-esque recreation that pits you with discovering creatures and people inside a big area.
It’s enjoyable and does precisely what it says on the tin with colourful characters and landscapes.
Knittens
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Timecode Video games
Launched on Netflix: December 2nd, 2021
Competing with the likes of Sweet Crush and Bejeweled is Knittens, Netflix’s personal match-3 puzzle recreation.
Dominoes Café
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Gazeus Video games
Launched on Netflix: December 2nd, 2021
This extremely easy board recreation permits Netflix customers to play the traditional recreation of dominoes.
Critiques for this recreation are among the many lowest of any of the Netflix video games, complaining about unfair AI benefits and lack of options, together with an undo button or on-line play.
Wonderputt Eternally
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Damp Knat and Rogue Video games, Inc
Launched on Netflix: November twenty fourth, 2021
Damp Knat is a small cell recreation improvement firm headed up by British-based Reece Millidge.
The official description for Wonderputt Eternally reads:
“Wonderputt Eternally brings a pocketable nostalgia journey to locations you’ve by no means been earlier than. A mini-golf recreation the place you need to plan your photographs fastidiously and sink the ball into every distinctive gap. With every accomplished degree, the programs come to life, shifting and altering to arrange for the subsequent. Play in Par Mode, then hold the enjoyable going by means of a whole bunch of geometric-themed holes as you unlock rewards within the Geometry Journeys mode.”
The primary Wonderputt recreation was first launched again in 2012 which itself was a port of a Flash recreation with a subsequent launch in 2017 known as “Wonderputt – GameClub”.
Asphalt Xtreme
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Gameloft
Launched on Netflix: December 1st, 2021
Initially launched in 2016, Asphalt Xtreme was yanked from the 2 cell app shops just lately and now has gone unique to Netflix with out all of the microtransactions that usually have been criticized in its authentic opinions.
Right here’s what you may anticipate from the sport:
“Cost by means of canyons, drift throughout dunes, and rocket previous your opponents on this excessive off-road racing expertise.
Overlook all the pieces about racing — all you want are your instincts and a fearless need for pace.”
Bowling Ballers
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: FrostyPop
Launched on Netflix: November tenth, 2021
Launched alongside the rollout of Netflix video games onto iOS, FrostyPop’s second recreation joined Netflix.
“Bowling Ballers is a bowling limitless runner that features a level-based mode. Actively hit objects moderately than keep away from them. Mechanics embrace skateboarding, flying, and extra, all with easy, intuitive gameplay.”
Card Blast
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Rogue, Amuzo
Launched on Netflix Video games: November 1st, 2021
Card Blast incorporates a actually easy premise whereby you match pairs of playing cards. It’s acquired over 50 ranges.
As of November fifth, 2021, the sport is sitting on a 3.9,, the very best among the many Netflix crop of video games that aren’t based mostly on IP. Many opinions level to the very fact it’s a enjoyable card recreation, albeit fairly simplistic.
Teeter (Up)
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Rogue, Amuzo
Launched on Netflix Video games: November 1st, 2021
Over 150 ranges await for this arcade recreation that has a easy goal, information the ball into the opening.
It’s a easy physics recreation which means you solely should take care of gravity and numerous obstacles.
The sport had over 50,000 downloads as of November fifth.
Taking pictures Hoops
Based mostly on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Frosty Pop
Launched on Netflix Video games: November 1st, 2021
The only recreation Netflix has launched up to now is Taking pictures Hoops, a extremely easy recreation that sees you making an attempt to get a basketball (or different varieties of ball) by means of a hoop.
Stranger Issues: 1984
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developed by: BonusXP
Launched on Netflix Video games: November 1st, 2021
Beforehand launched by Bonus XP in October 2017 (alongside the discharge of Stranger Issues 2), this recreation was initially developed to have an analogous fashion to the early Legend of Zelda video games.
The tie-in was developed on a small funds, with the developers’ family members doing the QA testers’ job.
The sport had over 100,000 downloads on the Play Retailer as of November fifth, 2021.
Stranger Issues 3: The Recreation
Based mostly on Netflix IP: Sure
Developed by: BonusXP
Launched on Netflix Video games: November 1st, 2021
Additionally resembling a feature-rich full recreation is the online game that was initially launched alongside Stranger Issues season 3 on July 4th, 2019.
The sport improves in virtually each facet upon 1984 and is, no doubt, the very best recreation in Netflix’s debut lineup of video games.
This recreation acquired a large launch earlier than hitting Netflix Video games and is accessible (not totally free) on numerous different platforms, together with Steam, Xbox, Nintendo Change and the Ps.
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