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 is still on track. Playdigious and Klei Entertainment are collaborating to bring this survival experience to mobile devices globally via Google Play and the App Store. A release date is yet to be announced, but an update is promised.

The darkly whimsical Don't Starve series casts players as quirky characters struggling to survive on a hostile island teeming with wildlife. The core gameplay loop revolves around resource gathering and, most importantly, avoiding starvation.

Originally planned as a Netflix Games exclusive, Don't Starve Together will now enjoy a wider release across iOS and Android platforms. While a firm launch date remains elusive, Klei Entertainment and Playdigious assure players that it’s coming soon.

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. The loss of this iconic survival game, alongside other indie exclusives like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, suggests a potential shift in strategy. This is particularly concerning given Netflix Games' previously strong indie catalogue.

Don't Starve's considerable popularity and influence within the indie survival genre make its absence from Netflix Games all the more notable. This raises concerns about the future prospects of other indie games on the platform. For further insight into Netflix's evolving approach to gaming and its potential impact on indie developers, I encourage you to read my analysis of the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed.