Netflix Cancels Five Upcoming Projects, Including 'Don't Starve Together'

Netflix Games Cancels Five More Upcoming Titles

Following the recent cancellation of Don't Starve Together, Netflix Games has announced the cancellation of five additional upcoming titles. These games, including Tales of the Shire and Compass Point: West, are either indefinitely shelved or will be released on other platforms.

This news comes from What's on Netflix, citing an internal source. The full list of cancelled games includes: Don't Starve Together, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, Tales of the Shire, and Thirsty Suitors.

This decision appears to align with Netflix's recent investor call, which indicated a shift towards narrative-driven games that promote their streaming content, similar to their successful Netflix Stories anthology.

This development is unsurprising, given previous predictions about Netflix prioritizing its own IP. While the cancellation of less-known titles like Compass Point: West is expected, the cancellation of Tales of the Shire, a game based on the popular Lord of the Rings franchise, signals a potential trend. This suggests that even popular IPs may not be safe from cuts if they don't directly promote Netflix's streaming services.

With this news, now might be a good time to explore our ranking of the top 10 best games currently available on Netflix Games. While the selection is shrinking, several high-quality titles remain.