Don\'t Starve Together is still coming to mobile, but not to Netflix

Don't Starve Together, initially announced for Netflix Games in June 2024, will not be coming to the streaming service. However, the good news is that the mobile version for iOS and Android devices is still on track. Playdigious and Klei Entertainment are collaborating to bring this survival adventure to a global audience via Google Play and the iOS App Store. While a specific release date is yet to be announced, an update is promised.

The darkly humorous Don't Starve series challenges players to survive on a hostile island, gathering resources and battling wildlife as a range of unique characters. The core objective remains simple yet crucial: don't starve.

Originally intended as a Netflix Games exclusive, Don't Starve Together will now have a worldwide launch on mobile platforms.

The Netflix Departure

The apparent cancellation of Don't Starve Together's Netflix exclusivity raises questions about the platform's future commitment to indie games. This, along with other canceled indie exclusives like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, suggests a potential shift in strategy.

Don't Starve's significant stature in the indie survival genre makes this development particularly noteworthy. If such a prominent title can lose its Netflix deal, it raises concerns for smaller indie games on the platform. Netflix's indie game selection has been a major draw for many, and this change could impact its appeal.

For further insight into this trend and Netflix's apparent focus on its own IP, I recommend reading my article on the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed.