Netflix Pulls Five Other Releases Amid 'Don't Starve Together' Delay

Netflix Games Cancels Five More Upcoming Titles

Following the recent cancellation of Don't Starve Together, Netflix Games has quietly axed five additional upcoming releases from its lineup. These titles, including anticipated games like Tales of the Shire and Compass Point: West, are either indefinitely shelved or slated for release on other platforms.

This news, confirmed by What's on Netflix citing an internal source, points to a significant restructuring of Netflix's gaming strategy. The full list of cancelled games includes: Don't Starve Together, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, Tales of the Shire, and Thirsty Suitors.

This shift aligns with a recent Netflix investor call highlighting a greater focus on narrative-driven games, particularly those promoting their existing streaming content, such as the successful Netflix Stories anthology.

This development comes as a surprise, although a previous prediction suggested Netflix's focus on promotional tie-in games would impact their broader gaming catalog. The cancellation of titles like Tales of the Shire, especially given its association with the popular Lord of the Rings franchise, indicates that even established IPs are not immune to these changes. This suggests a prioritization of content directly linked to Netflix's core streaming services.

With several promising titles potentially removed from the service, now might be a good time to explore our ranking of the top 10 best games currently available on Netflix Games. While the selection may be shrinking, several high-quality games remain.