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

Netflix Games is canceling five 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 no longer slated for release on the platform, according to What's on Netflix, citing an internal source. These cancellations are part of a broader restructuring of Netflix Games' lineup.

What's on Netflix also points to a recent Netflix investor call, suggesting a strategic shift towards narrative-driven games, aligning more closely with their successful Netflix Stories anthology.

This news is disappointing, especially considering my previous prediction that Netflix's focus on promoting its streaming content would impact its wider game catalog. While the cancellations of titles like Don't Starve Together and Compass Point: West might be expected, the removal of Tales of the Shire, a game with a strong Lord of the Rings tie-in, is particularly surprising. This suggests that even popular games unrelated to Netflix's own properties aren't immune to cuts.

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 is changing rapidly, there are still some excellent titles to enjoy.