Don't Starve Together, initially announced for Netflix Games in June 2024, will not be coming to the streaming service after all. However, the good news is that the mobile version for iOS and Android devices is still on track. Playdigious and Klei Entertainment are collaborating to bring this survival game to a global audience via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
The darkly humorous Don't Starve series casts players as quirky characters struggling to survive on a hostile island teeming with wildlife. The core objective? Don't starve! Gather resources, outsmart creatures, and keep your character alive.
While a precise release date remains unannounced, Klei Entertainment and Playdigious assure fans that an official launch date is forthcoming.
Netflix's Shifting Focus?
The cancellation of Don't Starve Together's Netflix Games exclusivity raises questions about the platform's future commitment to indie titles. This, coupled with the removal of other indie exclusives like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, suggests a potential shift in strategy.
Don't Starve is a highly acclaimed and influential survival game, making its absence from Netflix Games noteworthy. This raises concerns about the prospects of other indie games on the platform. Netflix's impressive indie game catalogue has been a major draw for many subscribers, so this change is a significant development.
For a more detailed perspective on Netflix's gaming strategy and its potential impact on indie developers, check out my analysis of the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed. My assessment suggests that Netflix's increased focus on its own IP might negatively affect its previously strong indie game offerings.
