Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is leaving Netflix, but the devs are exploring options to keep it available on mobile

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Digs Out of Netflix Games

Prepare for a departure: Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is leaving Netflix Games. Developer Yacht Club Games announced the news, stating they are exploring alternative distribution avenues.

This follows the recent positive news of Squid Game: Unleashed becoming free-to-play. While Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon's removal is unfortunate for Netflix subscribers who accessed it through the service, the game will remain available on other platforms including Steam, Switch, and PlayStation 4.

Yacht Club Games offered a glimmer of hope, confirming they're investigating additional options for the game's distribution. A standalone mobile release seems likely, although a precise timeframe remains unclear.

The Subscription Service Conundrum:

The removal highlights a key risk inherent in subscription gaming services: reduced player ownership. When games are removed, players are reliant on developers to ensure future accessibility. Assuming no contractual restrictions exist, Yacht Club Games likely has several options, and we anticipate potential future availability, perhaps in 2025.

For now, numerous alternative gaming options exist. Check out our latest list of top mobile games for some fresh titles!