Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Departs Netflix, Devs Seek Mobile Future

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is leaving Netflix Games. Developer Yacht Club Games announced the news, stating they are exploring future options for the game. The title will remain available on other platforms, including Steam, Switch, and PlayStation 4.

This news follows the recent positive announcement of Squid Game: Unleashed becoming free for all players. While Yacht Club confirmed the game's continued availability elsewhere, this is undoubtedly disappointing for those who initially accessed it through Netflix.

However, Yacht Club's exploration of further options offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting a potential standalone mobile release may be in the works. The timing of such a release remains uncertain.

The Takeaway: The removal highlights a key risk inherent in subscription gaming services: reduced ownership compared to other digital platforms. When games are removed, players are reliant on the developer to ensure future accessibility.

Yacht Club Games likely has several options open to them, provided there are no contractual limitations. We can anticipate potential future availability, perhaps sometime in 2025.

Meanwhile, numerous other gaming alternatives exist. Check out our latest list of top mobile games for more options!