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 restructuring of their gaming catalog.
The cancelled games include Tales of the Shire, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, and Thirsty Suitors. These titles are either indefinitely postponed or will be released on other platforms.
This move aligns with Netflix's recent investor call, which highlighted a strategic shift towards narrative-driven games that promote their streaming content, similar to their successful Netflix Stories anthology.
This news comes as a surprise, though perhaps not entirely unexpected given previous predictions about Netflix prioritizing its own IP. While the cancellation of titles like Don't Starve Together and Compass Point: West might be less shocking, the removal of Tales of the Shire, a highly anticipated game based on the popular Lord of the Rings franchise, suggests that even established IPs are vulnerable. This sets a concerning precedent for future non-Netflix-related game releases on the platform.
Given these developments, 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 outstanding titles remain.
