Pictured: Lucky Luna, Desta: The Memories Between, OXENFREE, Into the Breach
Netflix now has over 30 cell video games accessible on its platform. Below, you’ll discover a full record of each single recreation it has launched on iOS and Android as of October 2022.
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. News of Netflix moving into gaming extra got here all through 2021, resulting in the launch of Netflix Games inside 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 house:
- In September 2021, they acquired Night School Studio.
- In March 2022, they acquired Next Games
- In March 2022, they acquired Boss Fight Entertainment
The idea of Netflix gaming to date 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, haven’t any commercials, and haven’t any microtransactions.
With over 30 cell video games to dive into, you might solely wish to check out among the greatest titles. In this case, we’ve picked a few of our high picks from Netflix’s recreation library.
As of January 2022, cell video games on Netflix noticed 8.1 million downloads across the globe throughout each Android and iOS, in response to Apptopia. Updated stats in August 2022 counsel that the quantity is now 23.3 million downloads, representing just below 1% of Netflix’s total subscribers attempting out the initiative.
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Here’s a rundown of each recreation Netflix has launched to date. As of November 2022, there are 40 cell video games accessible on iOS and Android.
IMMORTALITY
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Sam Barlow
Released on Netflix: November ninth, 2022
Announced to come back out on Netflix Games in the summertime after which in September to no avail is the interactive thriller recreation from Sam Barlow, greatest identified for Her Story and Telling Lies.
Per Netflix Games, right here’s what you possibly can count on:
“Investigate the lost works of the silver-screen hopeful to unlock the secrets behind her disappearance. What happened to Marissa Marcel? Brimming with talent, magnetism and beauty, the young actress was poised for stardom — until, it seems, she evaporated into thin air. Piece it all together to uncover the truth behind this dark, hidden chapter in Tinseltown’s history.”
Country Friends
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Gameloft
Released on Netflix: November 4th, 2022
Developed and first launched in 2015, Country Friends has usually been known as a “Farmville” clone which is able to now be headed to Netflix Games, having been taken offline in its earlier format.
This is the second main recreation from developer Gameloft to come back to Netflix, following Asphalt Xtreme.
Per Netflix:
“Build the farm of your dreams — by yourself or with friends! Ditch city life to grow crops, feed animals and trade goods in this sunny adventure.”
Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales
Based on Netflix IP: Yes
Developer: Next Games
Released on Netflix: November 2nd, 2022
Based on Netflix’s greatest English language collection, this puzzle recreation has already been launched on varied app shops however was taken down in its earlier kind and tweaked to change into unique to Netflix Games. The recreation was shut down earlier this yr and has modified to take away microtransactions from the gameplay.
It comes through Netflix’s acquisition of Next Games.
Flutter Butterflies
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Runaway
Released 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 possibly can count on from the simulation recreation:
“Discover and raise butterflies in a peaceful habitat. Decorate your forest to attract, nurture and collect hundreds of real-life species.”
Skies of Chaos
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Brox Corp
Released on Netflix: October twenty eighth, 2022
This recreation comes from British recreation improvement firm Brox Corp that’s described as “an awesome shoot em’ up. Explosions, colorful worlds, talking dogs and cyborg horses.”
The recreation has already been growing for a number of years and arrives on cell on Netflix solely.
Nailed It! Baking Bash
Based on Netflix IP: Yes
Developer: Paladin Studios
Released on Netflix: October third, 2022
Based on the Netflix actuality collection hosted by Nicole Byer, this tie-in launched within the first week of October 2022.
Here’s the official Netflix synopsis for Nailed It! Baking Bash:
“Calling all home bakers! Host a party for your pals to see who creates the best-looking – or worst-looking – cakes in this game based on the hit series.”
Spiritfarer
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Thunder Lotus Games, Playdigious
Released 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 sleek leap over to Netflix video games in early October 2022.
Here’s what you possibly can count on from the simulation recreation that options controller assist:
“You’re a ferrymaster to the great beyond. Build a boat to explore, then care for spirits before releasing them into the afterlife in this moving game.”
Desta: The Memories Between
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: ustwo video games
Released on Netflix: September twenty seventh, 2022
Desta: The Memories Between is launched on Netflix cell solely, developed by ustwo video games, the identical group behind the critically acclaimed Monument Valley recreation collection.
The cell recreation is unique to Netflix, whereas a PC version is releasing through Steam.
“Relive memories, rediscover friends and repair relationships in this unique turn-based strategy exploration through dreams and regrets from the creators of Monument Valley”
Spongebob: Squarepants Get Cooking!
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: iLLOGIKA
Released on Netflix: September twenty seventh, 2022
Based 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 Edition
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Night School Studio
Released on Netflix: September twenty second, 2022
Picture: Night School Studio
Coming from Netflix’s acquired studio Night School 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.
Lucky Luna
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Snowman / Nachobeard
Released on Netflix: September 2022
One of the best-reviewed Netflix video games to this point is Lucky Luna which has been in improvement for practically a decade, beforehand going by the title of Cerulean Moon.
Here’s how Netflix describes the sport:
“Guide Luna via hidden dungeons and legendary temples to unlock the secrets and techniques of her previous on this platformer impressed by Japanese folklore.
Each stage introduces new mechanics and options that open up other ways to discover. The solely catch? There’s no leap button! Swipe to maneuver Luna left and proper as she plunges deeper into every evolving, treacherous setting. You’ll need to make the most of your environment and depend on your wits to succeed in what lies under and assist Luna discover her true path.”
Wild Things: Animal Adventures
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Amber Studio
Released on Netflix: September 2022
Picture: Amber Studio / Netflix
This is Netflix’s second main match-three recreation following Knittens with this iteration once more that includes colourful creatures.
Heads Up!
Based on Netflix IP: Yes
Developer: Ellen Digital Ventures, Gasket Games
Released on Netflix: August 2022
Pictures: Netflix
This respun model of Heads Up! produced solely for Netflix has you taking part in the sport of charades with your folks. The recreation works as follows, you decide a class with one participant holding the gadget to their brow whereas attempting to guess the phrases on their display as mates excitedly shout out clues.
Into the Breach
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Subset Games
Released on Netflix: July 2022
Cloud Saves: No
Pictures: Netflix
This recreation is a cell port of the beloved pixel-art technique recreation accessible on PC.
Here’s what you possibly can count on:
Civilization is in peril, and it’s as much as you to defend it. Lead a group to save lots of the world from alien threats on this turn-based technique recreation.”
Before Your Eyes
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Ryot and Skybound Games
Released on Netflix: July 2022
Picture: Skybound Games
This distinctive recreation notably makes use of your telephone’s digital camera that will help you immerse within the recreation world and offers you management utilizing your blink.
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 complete life flashes earlier than your eyes.
It all begins after you die. You’re aboard the ship of a mysterious man tasked with shepherding souls to the afterlife. To assist you go on, he should study the story of your life. Then he sends you again to relive your most necessary moments.”
Mahjong Solitaire
Based on Netflix IP: No (however has some tile packs associated to Netflix IP)
Developer: Smoking Gun Interactive
Released on Netflix: July 2022
Cloud Saves: Yes
The tabletop recreation Mahjong made its approach onto Netflix in July 2022 and is just about precisely what you’d count on. You match tiles with various problem all through.
Its particular background and tile designs for Stranger Things have a small crossover with Netflix IP.
Poinpy
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: Team Poinpy
Released on Netflix: June 2022
Cloud Saves: No
From the creator of Down Well comes a easy but very addictive mini-game that can be in comparison with the likes of Doodle Jump.
You management slightly inexperienced creature outfitted with a hammer who’s tasked with beating baddies and leaping up!
It options colourful property and is among the best-reviewed Netflix Games, with a 4.2 on Google Play.
Exploding Kittens
Based on Netflix IP: No (however it’s set to be tailored right into a Netflix collection)
Developer: Exploding Kittens, Inc
Released on Netflix: May thirty first, 2022
A card recreation that obtained a premium recreation launch can be now accessible on Netflix too at no cost (the unique recreation can be nonetheless accessible on app shops).
The recreation is notably one of many first main multiplayer-focused titles.
The recreation can be set to be expanded upon the arrival of the Netflix collection in 2023 with “an exclusive expansion pack”.
Dragon Up
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: East Side Games
Released on Netflix: May twenty fourth, 2022
Here’s a rundown of what you possibly can count on from this cookie-clicker-type recreation.
“Hatch and gather uncommon dragons — then assist them revive their magic on this colourful and superbly animated idle journey recreation.
Save the dominion by discovering every dragon’s distinctive design and character. Some dragons — just like the Pug Dragon, the Queen Dragon and the Robo Dragon — provide higher rewards and moneymaking talents.”
Moonlighter
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: 11 Bit Studios and Digital Sun
Released on Netflix: May 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 group, and crawl varied dungeons.
Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developer: HelpfulGames
Released on Netflix: May twenty fourth, 2022
Townsmen is a technique recreation that has been energetic 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.
Here’s the official description for the sport:
“Build a medieval city, make smart financial decisions and do whatever it takes to keep your people happy. Who knew running a kingdom was so tough?”
Relic Hunters Universe
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Rogue Snail
Released on Netflix: May third, 2022
Picture: Rogue Snail
This new top-down recreation has many facets to it. It’s a shooter, it’s a looter and has RPG components. The recreation started its life as a Kickstarter mission which obtained funded and is in early entry on Steam at the moment. 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 “fully remote” gaming studio with over 40 staff.
Into the Dead 2
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: PikPok
Released on Netflix: April fifth, 2022
Into the Dead 2: Unleashed – Picture: Netflix
This on-rails first-person zombie shooter can 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 hundreds up.
Following its preliminary launch, it added a Ghostbusters replace later in 2022.
Shatter Remastered
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: PikPok
Released 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 recreation comes with 4 modes, international leaderboards and extra.
We managed to talk to Shatter Remastered builders PikPok Games from New Zealand in regards to the recreation and the remastering course of for cell.
This is a True Story
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: FrostyPop
Released on Netflix: March twenty second
Another entry from the Frosty Pop group got here in March with probably considered one of Netflix’s most original video games to this point and one of many best-reviewed.
Here’s how the tutorial recreation is listed within the app shops:
“Explore an exquisite, 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! Adventure and perception await you at each flip as you seek for water and marvel at Earth’s pure magnificence.”
Dungeon Dwarves
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Hyper Hippo Games
Released on Netflix: February 1st, 2022
In 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.
Here’s how the Netflix recreation is listed on the app shops:
“Behold the final word idle dungeon crawler! Explore dungeons, vanquish monsters, and gather goodies to improve your warrior’s talents and weapons.
Tap your approach via deep dungeons, combat as a group and present your enemies what Dwarves are actually fabricated from!”
Hextech Mayhem Netflix Edition
Based on Netflix IP: Sort of.
Developed by: Choice Provisions, Riot Forge
Released on Netflix: –
You’ll discover within the “based on the Netflix IP” part above that we are saying “sort of”. That’s as a result of it’s based mostly on the League of Legends recreation franchise, which obtained a Netflix collection in Arcane and this recreation relies on League of Legends.
Here’s what you possibly can count on from the side-scrolling rhythm recreation.
“In this fast-paced rhythm runner, each motion has an explosive response and no quantity of mayhem is an excessive amount of. Take on the position of Ziggs as you rampage via 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. Cause 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 on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Supercombo, Released by Rogue Games, Inc
Released on Netflix: January 18th, 2022
First launched on PC again in December 2020, this technique card recreation now makes its approach solely onto Netflix through cell.
Similar in idea to the likes of Hearthstone, the sport sees you deck constructing whereas journeying throughout the wealthy world to save lots of the world of Arzu.
Krispee Street
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: FrostyPop
Released on Netflix: January 18th, 2022
Based on a webcomic, Krispee Street, developed by FrostyPop, is a Where’s Waldo-esque recreation that pits you with discovering creatures and people inside a big house.
It’s stress-free and does precisely what it says on the tin with colourful characters and landscapes.
Knittens
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Timecode Games
Released on Netflix: December 2nd, 2021
Competing with the likes of Candy Crush and Bejeweled is Knittens, Netflix’s personal match-3 puzzle recreation.
Dominoes Café
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Gazeus Games
Released on Netflix: December 2nd, 2021
This extremely easy board recreation provides Netflix customers an opportunity to play the traditional recreation of dominoes.
Reviews 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 Forever
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Damp Knat and Rogue Games, Inc
Released 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 Forever reads:
“Wonderputt Forever brings a pocketable nostalgia trip to places you’ve never been before. A mini-golf game where you must plan your shots carefully and sink the ball into each unique hole. With each completed level, the courses come to life, shifting and changing to prepare for the next. Play in Par Mode, then keep the fun going through hundreds of geometric-themed holes as you unlock rewards in the Geometry Trips mode.”
The first 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 on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Gameloft
Released on Netflix: December 1st, 2021
Originally 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 unique evaluations.
Here’s what you possibly can count on from the sport:
“Charge via canyons, drift throughout dunes, and rocket previous your opponents on this excessive off-road racing expertise.
Forget all the things you already know about racing — all you want are your instincts and a fearless need for pace.”
Bowling Ballers
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: FrostyPop
Released on Netflix: November tenth, 2021
Released alongside the rollout of Netflix video games onto iOS, FrostyPop’s second recreation joined Netflix.
“Bowling Ballers is a bowling endless runner that includes a level-based mode. Actively hit objects rather than avoid them. Mechanics include skateboarding, flying and more, all with simple, intuitive gameplay.”
Card Blast
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Rogue, Amuzo
Released on Netflix Games: November 1st, 2021
Card Blast incorporates a actually easy premise whereby you match pairs of playing cards. It’s obtained over 50 ranges.
As of November fifth, 2021 the sport is sitting on a 3.9 which is the very best among the many Netflix crop of video games that aren’t based mostly on IP. Many evaluations level to the actual fact it’s a enjoyable card recreation albeit fairly simplistic. Some others have requested what the purpose of the cash are.
The recreation had over 10,000 installs as of November fifth.
Teeter (Up)
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Rogue, Amuzo
Released on Netflix Games: November 1st, 2021
Over 150 ranges await for this arcade recreation that has a easy goal, information the ball into the outlet.
It’s a easy physics recreation which means you solely need to take care of gravity and varied obstacles.
On the Play Store, the sport is at the moment sitting at a 3.1 out of 5. Reviews name the sport tremendous easy and runs nicely however many level to the actual fact it’s fairly tough.
The recreation had over 50,000 downloads as of November fifth.
Shooting Hoops
Based on Netflix IP: No
Developed by: Frosty Pop
Released on Netflix Games: November 1st, 2021
The easiest recreation Netflix has launched to date is Shooting Hoops, a very easy recreation that sees you attempting to get a basketball (or different sorts of ball) via a hoop.
The idea isn’t particularly partaking provided that it solely has a 2.8 on the Play Store proper now. The recreation had over 50,000 installs as of November fifth.
The recreation had over 50,000 downloads as of November fifth
Stranger Things: 1984
Based on Netflix IP: Yes
Developed by: BonusXP
Released on Netflix Games: November 1st, 2021
Previously launched by Bonus XP in October 2017 (alongside the discharge of Stranger Things 2), this recreation was initially developed to have the same type to the early Legend of Zelda video games.
The tie-in was developed on a small funds, with the builders’ members of the family doing the QA testers’ job.
The recreation had over 100,000 downloads on the Play Store as of November fifth, 2021.
Stranger Things 3: The Game
Based on Netflix IP: Yes
Developed by: BonusXP
Released on Netflix Games: November 1st, 2021
Also resembling a feature-rich full recreation is the online game that was initially launched alongside Stranger Things season 3 on July 4th, 2019.
The recreation improves in virtually each facet upon 1984 and is, no doubt, one of the best recreation in Netflix’s debut lineup of video games.
This recreation obtained a large launch earlier than hitting Netflix Games and is on the market (not at no cost) on varied different platforms together with the likes of Steam, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and the Playstation.
What’s been your favourite recreation on Netflix to date? Let us know within the feedback down under.