Netflix's new games are more exciting than its new shows (2024)

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By Jacob Siegal

Published Jun 4th, 2024 4:35PM EDT

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It’s been nearly three years since Netflix added mobile games to its service, and in the coming weeks, the selection is going to expand significantly. On Tuesday, Netflix announced 14 games coming soon to phones and tablets, and there are some heavy hitters in the lineup. In fact, I am more excited to get my hands on some of these games than I am to watch many of the original shows Netflix is rolling out in the next few months.

First, let’s take a look at all 14 upcoming games, along with their release dates:

  • Netflix Stories: Perfect Match – June 6
  • The Case of the Golden Idol – June 11
  • Hearts – June 18
  • Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit – June 25
  • Too Hot to Handle 3 – July 23
  • The Dragon Prince: Xadia – July 30
  • Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure – Summer 2024
  • Don’t Starve Together– TBA
  • Harmonium: The Musical– TBA
  • Lab Rat– TBA
  • Netflix Stories: Emily in Paris– TBA
  • Netflix Stories: Selling Sunset– TBA
  • Rotwood – TBA
  • Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game – TBA

The most significant reveal here is that Tales of the Shire is coming to Netflix Games. This cozy game set in the world of The Lord of the Rings has a decent chance to be a breakout hit when it launches later this year. It’s basically Animal Crossing in Middle-earth. The possible audience for a game with that description is enormous (and includes myself).

But Tales of the Shire is just one of many games I will be installing on my iPhone later this year. The Case of the Golden Idol was one of the best games of 2022, with “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam. It’s also a game I missed out on the first time around, and I can’t wait to take this challenging detective game with me everywhere I go.

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Some of the other highlights include the cute and mysterious campsite building sim Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, puzzle-centric RPG Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, and Klei Entertainment’s multiplayer survival crafting game Don’t Starve Together.

I can safely say that this is the first time I’ve been more intrigued by Netflix’s gaming output than I have by its shows and movies. As my colleague Andy Meek pointed out recently, Netflix’s hit-to-miss ratio has been trending in the wrong direction for quite a while. Looking forward, I only see a handful of new releases I’m interested in throughout the entire month of June.

As a long-time subscriber, that’s not a sustainable model to keep me paying for much longer. At this point, I wish Netflix would offer a separate gaming-only plan that would compete directly with Apple Arcade. Otherwise, I might have to downgrade to the ad-supported plan to retain access to my games at a more affordable price point.

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Jacob Siegal is Associate Editor at BGR, having joined the news team in 2013. He has over a decade of professional writing and editing experience, and helps to lead our technology and entertainment product launch and movie release coverage.

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Netflix's new games are more exciting than its new shows (2024)

FAQs

Why is Netflix pushing games? ›

Netflix's push into gaming is part of a larger effort to plant seeds for future revenue streams to offset a potentially saturated subscriber environment. To date, we've seen Netflix Games purchase exclusive publishing rights to vintage PC titles and mobile games as well as develop new games with their own IPs.

What has Netflix learned from its push into video games? ›

According to Loombe, Netflix has learned three key things: Recognizable intellectual property (established brands such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants) remains a universal constant across entertainment; Netflix's IP is big enough to be included among those desired franchises; and, so far, ...

What is the new game on Netflix stories? ›

Netflix Stories: Perfect Match is an all-new game that casts players on the new season of the show. Enter the villa as a successful relationship podcaster looking for love on the show, but when someone from your past shows up on night one, you have to decide to pursue something new or explore what might've been.

What is error code 7006 on Netflix games? ›

This error means a temporary sign-in issue stopped the game from connecting to your Netflix account. To fix the problem, you'll need to wait before trying to sign in again. Was this article helpful?

What's the deal with Netflix games? ›

Netflix members have access to more than 80 exclusive mobile games with no ads, no extra fees, and no in-app purchases. The games are free and easily downloaded from your favorite app store to your Android phones and tablets as well as iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Why Netflix is expanding into gaming? ›

By successfully expanding its market into the mobile games industry, Netflix can get a firmer hold of its existing customer base and attract new audiences to its services.

What video game was turned into a TV show on Netflix? ›

'Minecraft' is a game that has no end

Not much is known about what “Minecraft” will be about, but Netflix has revealed the show will feature an original story with new characters.

What content has Netflix produced based on video games? ›

Netflix Originals based on video games
  • Wakfu. 2008–202484 epsTV-Y7-FV. ...
  • Skylanders Academy. 2016–201839 epsTV-Y7. ...
  • Castlevania. 2017–202132 epsTV-MA. ...
  • Minecraft: Story Mode. 2016–202515 epsTV-PG. ...
  • Carmen Sandiego. 2019–202132 epsTV-Y7-FV. ...
  • Dragon Quest: Your Story. 20191h 43m. ...
  • NiNoKuni. ...
  • Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution.

How many games does Netflix have? ›

Netflix now boasts a library of close to 100 mobile games available directly on its platform.

Will Netflix get more games? ›

The future of Netflix games could look like reality TV

Netflix is continuously adding to its diverse portfolio of games, announcing a new slate of titles set to launch on the platform this summer and beyond.

How to change gender in love is blind? ›

The game is played from the female perspective and only allows the avatar to visually represent as female. There are various pronouns to choose from, but these will not change the female representation of the character.

How do you update Netflix games? ›

Android phones & tablets
  1. Open the Play Store app.
  2. In the Search bar, search for the game.
  3. From the search results, tap the game.
  4. Tap Update. If you see only Uninstall or Open, the game is already up to date.

What is error 00013 on Netflix? ›

If you see the error code 0013 on your Android phone or tablet, it usually means that information stored on your device needs to be refreshed.

What is error code 07121 3078 on Netflix? ›

Looks like your browser is no longer supported. Please install the latest version or try another browser. This error means you need to update your Chrome browser to a version Netflix supports.

What is error code 500117 on Netflix? ›

(500. -117)' It often means there's data on the device that needs to be refreshed.

Why did Netflix get into games? ›

Soon, the streaming service wants video games to be competing for a place on that list. Netflix says games are a key part of its proposition to stay relevant with audiences in years to come, and is slowly ramping up plans to offer more gaming experiences to subscribers.

How do I stop Netflix from showing games? ›

How to turn game notifications on or off
  1. Open the Settings app on your device.
  2. Tap Notifications.
  3. Scroll down and select the game app.
  4. Toggle the Allow Notification button to turn them off.

Why does Netflix keep pushing me out? ›

Depending on which device you're streaming from, it may boil down to restarting the device or signing out of Netflix and signing back in. You may even need to clear the Netflix cache data or uninstall and reinstall the app entirely.

Why is Netflix declining? ›

One reason for the unprecedented drop in account holders is Netflix's monthly fee, which has been increasing rapidly over the past few years. On top of that, viewers have also voiced criticism over Netflix's cancellation of popular shows and its lack of big movie franchises.

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