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 their gaming strategy.
The cancelled games include Tales of the Shire, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, and Thirsty Suitors, joining Don't Starve Together on the list of abandoned projects. These games are either indefinitely postponed or will be released on other platforms.
This move aligns with recent Netflix investor calls highlighting a shift towards narrative-driven games, particularly those promoting their existing streaming content, like the successful Netflix Stories anthology.
This news comes as a surprise, though a previous prediction suggested Netflix's focus on promotional tie-in games might impact their broader gaming catalog. The cancellation of titles like Tales of the Shire, especially given its association with the popular Lord of the Rings franchise, indicates that even established IPs are not immune to these changes. This sets a concerning precedent for future non-Netflix-related game releases on the platform.
With this in mind, now might be a good time to revisit our ranking of the top 10 best games currently available on Netflix Games. While the selection may be shrinking, several excellent titles remain for the time being.
