Netflix has decided to cancel its Netflix Stories franchise, marking a surprising shift away from its narrative-driven gaming series. Titles such as Love is Blind, Perfect Match, and Virgin River will remain available for players, but no new entries will be added to the lineup.
This development, first reported by our sibling site, underscores a significant change in Netflix's gaming strategy that may concern fans. Initially, it appeared that Netflix was moving towards integrating more narrative-driven games that could complement its television and film offerings. However, the cancellation of Netflix Stories suggests a different direction.
Someone will payWhile it's premature to speculate on drastic measures like turning Netflix Games into a separate subscription service, as noted by Craig on .biz, the performance of Netflix Stories was notably lower compared to other popular releases like GTA: San Andreas and Squid Game Unleashed.
Given this, it seems likely that Netflix might pivot back to focusing on ports and new, more engaging releases outside the narrative genre. Recent insights from Paige on .biz suggest that party games could be the next big addition to their catalogue. For more on this topic, check out the latest episode of the Pocket Gamer Podcast, where Will and I discussed this very possibility.
Despite these changes, there's no shortage of great games to explore. Be sure to check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week!
