Surprise Withdrawals: Netflix Pulls Additional Releases Amidst "Don't Starve" Cancellation

Netflix Games Cancels Five More Upcoming Titles

Following the unexpected cancellation of Don't Starve Together, Netflix Games has announced the cancellation of five additional upcoming titles. These games, including Tales of the Shire and Compass Point: West, are either indefinitely shelved or will be released on other platforms.

This information comes from What's on Netflix, citing a source within the streaming service. The cancellations are part of a larger restructuring of their gaming catalog. The full list of cancelled games includes: Don't Starve Together, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, Tales of the Shire, and Thirsty Suitors.

What's on Netflix also points to a recent Netflix investor call, suggesting a shift towards narrative-driven games that promote their existing streaming content, similar to their successful Netflix Stories anthology.

This news is a significant shift, particularly the cancellation of Tales of the Shire, a title many anticipated due to its association with the popular Lord of the Rings franchise. This suggests that non-Netflix-branded games are at risk.

While the gaming catalog shrinks, there are still several high-quality games available on Netflix Games. Now might be a good time to explore our ranking of the top 10 best games currently available on the platform.