Netflix Cancels Stories, Keeps Old Content

Netflix has reportedly decided to cancel its Netflix Stories franchise, marking a surprising shift in their approach to narrative-driven gaming. Popular titles such as Love is Blind, Perfect Match, and Virgin River will remain accessible to players, but no new entries will be developed in this series.

This decision feels somewhat business-oriented, which is why it was first covered by our sister site. However, it raises intriguing and potentially concerning questions about the future direction of Netflix Games from a player's perspective.

Initially, it appeared that Netflix was moving away from indie games and focusing more on narrative-driven titles that could complement their TV and film content. The cancellation of Netflix Stories, however, suggests a departure from this strategy, hinting at potential new directions and changes.

Someone will payI'm not here to speculate wildly about drastic changes like turning Netflix Games into a separate subscription service. As Craig from .biz noted, Netflix Stories performed poorly compared to other hits like GTA: San Andreas and Squid Game Unleashed.

Given this, it seems likely that Netflix might pivot back to porting games and introducing new, more engaging releases outside the narrative genre. A recent article by Paige on .biz suggests that party games could be on the horizon, perhaps something along the lines of Jackbox. This was a topic that Will and I discussed on the latest episode of the Pocket Gamer Podcast, so stay tuned for more insights.

Despite these shifts, there's still a wealth of games to explore. Check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week for some great options!