Netflix ditches five other upcoming releases alongside Don\'t Starve Together

Netflix Games is canceling five more 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 larger restructuring of Netflix Games' strategy. A recent Netflix investor call hinted at a shift towards narrative-driven games, aligning more closely with their successful Netflix Stories anthology.

This news is somewhat disappointing, particularly the cancellation of Tales of the Shire, a highly anticipated title based on the popular Lord of the Rings franchise. This suggests that even popular games unrelated to Netflix's own IP may be vulnerable to future cuts. The cancellation of Don't Starve Together and these other titles underscores a more focused approach by Netflix Games, prioritizing titles that directly support their streaming content.

Given these developments, 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 changing, there are still some excellent titles to enjoy.