Don't Starve Together's Mobile Debut: No Netflix, But Global Launch Planned

Recent news regarding Don't Starve Together brings both positive and negative updates. The game, initially announced for Netflix Games in June 2024, will not be arriving on the streaming service. However, the good news is that it's still coming to mobile devices.

Playdigious and Klei Entertainment are collaborating to bring the survival title to iOS and Android platforms via their respective app stores. The game, known for its Tim Burton-esque art style, challenges players to survive on a hostile island by gathering resources and avoiding starvation.

While a specific release date remains unannounced, a future update is promised. The shift away from Netflix exclusivity suggests a potential breakdown in their partnership.

This development raises questions about Netflix Games' future commitment to indie titles. The cancellation of Don't Starve Together's Netflix release, along with other indie exclusives like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, is concerning. Don't Starve's considerable popularity and influence within the indie survival genre makes this decision particularly noteworthy. The loss of this title casts doubt on the platform's future support for the indie gaming community. For more insight into this trend, see my analysis of Squid Game: Unleashed and Netflix's apparent shift towards focusing on its own IP.