Netflix is set to remove more than 20 mobile games from its subscription service in July, including popular titles such as Hades and Monument Valley. This move has been noticed as a sign of potential challenges within Netflix’s gaming division. According to reports, 22 games will be delisted, reducing Netflix’s gaming catalog by nearly 20%. The majority of these games will be removed around July 15, though exact dates may vary. It remains uncertain whether these games will be available through other platforms or stores for mobile players.
The list of games leaving Netflix on July 1 includes Battleship, Braid: Anniversary Edition, Carmen Sandiego, CoComelon: Play with JJ, Death’s Door, Diner Out: Merge Cafe, Dumb Ways to Die, Ghost Detective, Hades (iOS only), Katana Zero, Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed, Ludo King, Monument Valley series (1, 2, and 3), Rainbow Six: SMOL, Raji: An Ancient Epic, SpongeBob: Bubble Pop F.U.N., TED Tumblewords, The Case of the Golden Idol, The Rise of the Golden Idol, and Vineyard Valley.
This development follows comments from Netflix’s president of games, Alain Tascan, who suggested that future generations might rely less on traditional gaming consoles as companies like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo continue to innovate with new hardware.
In October 2024, Netflix closed its AAA gaming studio in Southern California, resulting in the departure of several prominent developers, including former Overwatch executive producer Chacko Sonn, veteran Halo creative director Joseph Staten, and art director Rafael Grassetti. This closure raised questions about Netflix’s long-term gaming ambitions.
Despite the shutdown, Netflix previously reported that its gaming engagement had tripled last year, partly due to the release of The Grand Theft Auto Trilogy on its platform in late 2023. The GTA Trilogy was described as Netflix’s most successful launch to date in terms of installs and user engagement, with some users subscribing solely to access these games.
This article was originally reported by Vikki Blake for IGN, a seasoned gaming journalist with over 15 years of experience.
