Don't Starve Together's Mobile Debut: No Netflix, But Coming to iOS and Android

Following a period of silence since the June 2024 announcement of Don't Starve Together's arrival on Netflix Games, we have an update. The game will not be coming to Netflix, but the good news is its mobile release on iOS and Android is still on track.

Playdigious and Klei Entertainment are collaborating to bring this Tim Burton-esque survival experience to mobile devices. Players, taking on the roles of quirky characters, must gather resources and, most importantly, avoid starvation on a hostile island teeming with wildlife.

Initially planned as a Netflix Games exclusive, Don't Starve Together will now have a global launch on iOS and Android via their respective app stores. While a precise release date remains unannounced, both developers assure us one is forthcoming.

Netflix Deal Falls Through

It appears Don't Starve Together's exclusivity agreement with Netflix has dissolved. While the global mobile launch is positive, this development, along with other canceled indie exclusives like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, raises questions about Netflix Games' future commitment to the indie gaming community.

Don't Starve's considerable popularity and iconic status in the survival genre make this cancellation particularly noteworthy. If a title of this caliber can be dropped, it casts doubt on the prospects for other indie games on the platform. This is disappointing, as Netflix's indie game selection has been a significant draw.

For further insight into this trend, I recommend reading my analysis of the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed, which explores how Netflix's increased focus on its own IPs may negatively impact its indie game offerings.