It's been a while since we last updated you on the status of Don't Starve Together coming to Netflix Games, announced back in June 2024. We have some disappointing news and some exciting news to share. The disappointing news is that Don't Starve Together will no longer be available on Netflix. However, the exciting news is that this highly anticipated game is still making its way to mobile platforms.
Playdigious, in collaboration with Klei Entertainment, is diligently working to bring the eerie and captivating world of Don't Starve to your iOS and Android devices. In Don't Starve Together, you'll find yourself stranded on a mysterious island teeming with hostile creatures. As one of the game's quirky and unique characters, your mission is to gather resources and survive against all odds—most importantly, ensuring you don't starve.
Originally planned as an exclusive launch on Netflix Games, Don't Starve Together will now be available globally on iOS via the App Store and on Android through Google Play. Although a specific release date hasn't been announced yet, both Klei Entertainment and Playdigious have assured fans that an update on the launch is forthcoming.
No Netflix for you It appears that the exclusivity deal with Netflix for Don't Starve Together has fallen through. While it's reassuring to know that the game will still reach a global audience on mobile, this development raises questions about Netflix Games' commitment to indie titles. Don't Starve is a well-established and iconic survival game, and if it can lose its Netflix slot, one wonders about the future prospects of other indie games on the platform.
The shift away from indie exclusives, such as Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, might signal a broader trend. Netflix's indie game catalog has been one of its strongest features, and the loss of such titles is a setback. For a deeper dive into my thoughts on this matter, take a look at my analysis of the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed, and why I believe Netflix's increasing focus on its own properties could be detrimental to its indie offerings.
