Netflix recently released a new feature called Netflix Games. This is part of the streaming platform available on mobile, both Android and iOS, providing Netflix subscribers with a library of games for their devices. These games vary in genre and some are related to Netflix original series. You don’t have to pay extra to play these games if you have a Netflix subscription.
Since this is a very unique feature for a streaming service, you might be wondering how exactly it works. In this article, we’ll show you how to use Netflix Games, including finding the games, downloading them, and other tips on how to use this feature. Since its release, its library of games has grown from five to eighteen, and it looks like the platform has no intention of stopping anytime soon. Here’s how to get the most out of Netflix Games.
How to get to Netflix Games
To get started, download the Netflix app on a mobile device (iPhone, iPad, or Android). If you already have the Netflix mobile app, make sure it is fully updated. Then open the app.
Go to the search function and type “Games”. You should see “Mobile Games” as the first result. You may also be able to find games if you click on . ticks Categories in the main menu, then tap Available for download.
Once you find the mobile games, tap on any of them to read more information and view photos and videos of the game.
Download and play Netflix games
If you find a game you want to play, you can download it directly to your mobile device. Every game is free with your Netflix subscription. You don’t have to worry about in-app purchases until you keep your main Netflix account active. There will also be no ads. Here’s how to download and play the games on Netflix.
- On the game’s information page, tap Get game.
- If it’s your first time downloading a game on Netflix, you’ll be prompted to go to the App Store or Google Play Store. Tap on Go to App Store/Play Store Get on.
- On the app page, tap the Download button and wait for the game to be installed on your device.
- The game downloads the same as any other app to your device’s home screen. When it’s done, tap the game to start playing.
While you play the game, Netflix saves your progress in the Netflix account you play the game with. You can see which account the game is currently connected to by tapping the image in the top right corner.
You can tap on another account to have Netflix save your game progress there. Make sure to play on the same account the next time you play the game.
What games are on Netflix Games?
When Netflix launched the feature, there were only five games available at the time. That library has since grown to 18 games, and there’s no telling how many new games Netflix plans to add in the future. These games span multiple genres, so there is something for everyone. Here are all the games available so far, along with their genre:
- Krispee Street – Puzzle
- Into the Dead 2: Unleashed – Action
- Arcanium: Rise of Akhani – Strategy
- Card blast – Casino
- Knitwear – Puzzle
- Teeter (up) – Arcade
- Relic Hunters: Rebels – Action
- This is a true story – Educational
- Asphalt Xtreme – To race
- Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story – Music
- Shatter remastered – Arcade
- Wonder putt forever – Sports
- Stranger Things: 1984 – Action
- bowling ball players – Sports
- Stranger Things 3: The Game – Action
- Domino’s Cafe – Tabletop
- Shooting Hoops – Sports
- Dungeon Dwarves – Action
Since Netflix Games is a relatively new feature, they may be able to add more games over time.
What’s the future of Netflix games?
Netflix started gaming seemingly out of nowhere amid their recent subscriber losses. The company has plenty of plans for this new direction, although The Washington Post cites that Netflix plans to release about 50 games by the end of 2022.
It’s unclear if Netflix plans to expand from just mobile games. They have also recently acquired a few video game studios such as Next Games and Night School Studio as they begin to explore the industry to see what they have to offer.
However, Netflix is moving towards making games based on shows already established within the brand. This can already be seen in the two Stranger Things games available for download now. It can also be clearly seen in the announcement for Netflix’s new show, Exploding Kittens, which is also going to get a game.
The main goal of Netflix here is to keep people’s attention on their platform as they face competition from many other streaming giants, social media and games. Trying something unique like Netflix Games is one way they go about it.
Play games with your Netflix subscription
Even if you don’t see a game you’re interested in on Netflix Games, there are still a lot of game releases to be announced. Nevertheless, it’s interesting to see how a streaming service enters the gaming realm, raising questions about where Netflix plans to go next.
What do you think of Netflix Games? Let us know in the comments.
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