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 restructuring of their gaming portfolio.

The cancelled games include: 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 aligns with Netflix's recent investor call, which highlighted a strategic shift towards narrative-driven games, particularly those promoting their existing streaming content, such as their successful Netflix Stories anthology.

This news comes as a surprise, although a shift towards Netflix-branded content was anticipated. The cancellation of titles like Tales of the Shire, a game many anticipated given its association with the popular Lord of the Rings franchise, suggests that non-Netflix-related games are vulnerable to future cancellations.

With the uncertainty surrounding the future of Netflix Games, now might be a good time to explore our ranking of the top 10 best games currently available on the service. While the selection may be changing, several excellent titles remain.