Netflix ditches five other upcoming releases alongside Don\'t Starve Together

Netflix Games Cancels Five More Upcoming Titles

Following the unexpected cancellation of Don't Starve Together, Netflix Games has announced the shelving of five additional upcoming titles. These cancellations, confirmed by What's on Netflix citing an internal source, represent a significant reshuffling of the gaming lineup. The affected games are: Don't Starve Together, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, Tales of the Shire, and Thirsty Suitors. These games are either indefinitely postponed or will be released on other platforms.

This move appears to align with Netflix's recent investor call, which signaled a strategic shift towards narrative-driven games, particularly those promoting their existing streaming content, similar to their successful Netflix Stories anthology.

The cancellation of these titles, especially the anticipated Tales of the Shire (with its association with the popular Lord of the Rings franchise), suggests a prioritization of Netflix-branded content within their gaming strategy. This abrupt change raises concerns about the future of non-Netflix-related games on the platform.

While the future of Netflix Games remains uncertain, there are still several high-quality titles available. Now might be a good time to revisit our ranking of the top 10 best games currently offered on Netflix Games, before any further changes occur.