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

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 news comes from What's on Netflix, citing a source within the streaming service. The cancellations are part of a larger restructuring of their gaming lineup. The complete 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, aligning with the success of their Netflix Stories anthology. This suggests a prioritization of games directly promoting their streaming content.

The cancellations, particularly that of Tales of the Shire, are surprising. Given the popularity of the Lord of the Rings franchise, this suggests that even high-profile titles unrelated to Netflix's own properties are vulnerable.

While the Netflix Games catalog is shrinking, there are still many excellent games available. Now might be a good time to revisit our ranking of the top 10 best games on Netflix Games before more titles are removed.