Netflix is delisting over 20 mobile games in July, including fan-favorite titles Hades and Monument Valley.
In the latest clue that Netflix's gaming division could be troubled, Engadget spotted that 22 games were set to exit the subscription service. It's not clear why, or if they will be replaced with alternative titles, but What's On Netflix cites the removals trim the streaming giant's gaming catalog by almost 20%.
Most games will disappear on or around July 15, although dates may vary. It's unclear if they'll be made available for mobile players via other services or stores.
Games leaving Netflix Games on July 1:
- Battleship
- Braid, Anniversary Edition
- Carmen Sandiego
- CoComelon: Play with JJ
- Death’s Door
- Diner Out: Merge Cafe
- Dumb Ways to Die
- Ghost Detective
- Hades (Note: Only available on iOS devices)
- Katana Zero
- Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed
- Ludo King
- Monument Valley
- Monument Valley 2
- Monument Valley 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
- Vineyard Valley
It follows a recent interview with Netflix's president of games, Alain Tascan, in which he said he expects future generations to rely less on gaming consoles as major players like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo push forward with new hardware.
Back in October 2024, Netflix shut down its AAA gaming studio set up in Southern California, leading to the exit of a number of high-profile developers like former Overwatch executive producer Chacko Sonn, veteran Halo creative director Joseph Staten, and art director Rafael Grassetti, sparking questions about its gaming ambitions.
The closure came mere months after Netflix said Netflix Games was doing better than ever, but that might not have been saying much, given past data on the streaming service's gaming offering. Netflix said gaming engagement "tripled" last year, in part due to the release of The Grand Theft Auto Trilogy on the service near the end of 2023. Netflix called the GTA Trilogy its "most successful launch to date in terms of installs and engagement, with some consumers clearly signing up simply to play these games."
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
