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. These cuts, confirmed by What's on Netflix, citing an internal source, include Tales of the Shire, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, and Thirsty Suitors. The cancellations are part of a larger restructuring of Netflix Games' lineup.

What's on Netflix also points to a recent Netflix investor call, suggesting a shift towards narrative-driven games, aligning with the successful Netflix Stories anthology. This strategic move seems to prioritize games promoting Netflix's streaming content.

The cancellations, particularly Tales of the Shire, are surprising, even given previous predictions about Netflix prioritizing its own IP. The Lord of the Rings connection highlights the potential vulnerability of non-Netflix-related titles.

With this shift, now might be a good time to explore our ranking of the top 10 best games currently available on Netflix Games before more titles are affected. Several excellent games remain, but their longevity on the platform is uncertain.