Don\'t Starve Together is still coming to mobile, but not to Netflix

It's been quite a while since we last discussed the exciting news about Don't Starve Together coming to Netflix Games, which was announced back in June 2024. We have some mixed news to share: the game will no longer be available on Netflix Games, but the silver lining is that Don't Starve Together is still making its way to mobile devices.

Playdigious, in collaboration with Klei Entertainment, continues their efforts to bring the eerie, Tim Burton-inspired survival game to iOS and Android platforms. In Don't Starve Together, players find themselves marooned on a mysterious island teeming with dangerous creatures. As you take control of various quirky characters, your goal is to gather resources and endure the harsh environment, with the most critical rule being: don't starve.

Originally planned as an exclusive for Netflix Games, Don't Starve Together will now be available globally on iOS and Android through the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store. While an exact release date remains under wraps, both Klei Entertainment and Playdigious have assured fans that more information is on the way.

The news that Don't Starve Together won't be coming to Netflix is a disappointment, especially considering the platform's previous commitment to indie games. The loss of this iconic survival game from Netflix's lineup, alongside other indie titles like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, raises questions about the service's future dedication to the indie gaming community.

Don't Starve is far from a niche franchise; it's one of the most recognized names in the indie survival genre. If a game of this stature can lose its exclusivity deal, it leaves us pondering the fate of smaller indie titles on Netflix. The platform's indie game catalog has been a significant draw for many subscribers, and its potential shift towards focusing more on in-house productions, as discussed in my analysis of Squid Game: Unleashed, could signal troubling times for indie developers hoping to reach audiences through Netflix.