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

Netflix Games Cancels Five Upcoming Titles

Following the recent cancellation of Don't Starve Together, Netflix Games has axed five more upcoming releases from its lineup. These titles, which include anticipated games like Tales of the Shire and Compass Point: West, are either indefinitely shelved or will launch on other platforms.

According to What's on Netflix, a source within the streaming service confirmed the cancellations as part of a broader restructuring of their gaming strategy. The complete list of cancelled titles includes: Don't Starve Together, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, Tales of the Shire, and Thirsty Suitors.

This move aligns with Netflix's recent investor call, which highlighted a shift towards narrative-driven games that directly promote their streaming content, similar to their successful Netflix Stories anthology.

This news comes as a surprise, although a previous prediction suggested Netflix's focus on promotional tie-in games would impact their broader game catalog. While the cancellation of titles like Don't Starve Together and Compass Point: West might be expected, the removal of Tales of the Shire, a highly anticipated game based on the popular Lord of the Rings franchise, is particularly noteworthy. This suggests that even established IPs are not immune to cuts if they don't directly support Netflix's own 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, several excellent titles remain.