Netflix Games is canceling five upcoming titles, adding to the recent cancellation of Don't Starve Together. Tales of the Shire, Rotwood, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, and Thirsty Suitors are all being removed from the Netflix Games lineup, either indefinitely shelved or slated for release on other platforms.
This news comes from What's on Netflix, citing an internal source. The cancellations appear to be part of a broader restructuring of Netflix Games' strategy. A recent Netflix investor call hinted at a shift towards narrative-driven games, aligning more closely with their existing streaming content, like the successful Netflix Stories anthology.
This news is disappointing, especially the cancellation of Tales of the Shire, a title many anticipated given the popularity of the Lord of the Rings franchise. This suggests that only Netflix-branded or tie-in games might survive future cuts.
While the selection shrinks, there are still some excellent games available on Netflix Games. Now might be a good time to revisit our ranking of the top 10 best Netflix Games titles before more changes occur.
