Discover what is a Cloud Gaming Platform and how Netflix is expanding its gaming lineup beyond mobile. Check out the latest additions to Netflix’s cloud games as of July 2024.
What is a Cloud Gaming Platform? It lets you play video games by streaming them over the internet, instead of running them on your own device. Here’s how it works:
- Remote Servers: Powerful computers in data centers do all the hard work of running the game.
- Streaming: The game video and sound are sent to your device, and your controls (like pressing buttons) are sent back to the server.
- Play Anywhere: You can play games on any device with an internet connection, like a phone, tablet, or smart TV.
- No Downloads: You don’t need to download or update games, just start playing right away.
- Save Money: You don’t need an expensive gaming computer or console because the server handles the game processing.
Netflix Expands Gaming Lineup Beyond Mobile: Latest Additions to Cloud Games as of July 2024
In case you missed it, Netflix made a big announcement in August 2023: they’re expanding their gaming lineup beyond mobile games. Now, you can play games on select TVs and computers in the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada. Here’s a look at the games available in the beta version of Netflix’s cloud gaming service as of July 2024.
Underwatermelon: Fruit Merge
- Release Date: July 2024
- Publisher/Developer: Next Games
- Genre: Puzzle
This new game, created by Netflix’s internal studio Next Games, is an arcade puzzler where you shoot fruits to merge them into larger ones and rack up high scores. It’s perfect for anyone who loves a good puzzle challenge.
Infernax
- Release Date: March 13, 2023
- Developer: Dotemu, Berzerk Studio, Shipmates
- Genre: Action
Infernax, a 2D dark fantasy Metroidvania, is already available on many platforms. Now, Netflix has added it to their cloud game library. In this game, you’ll slay monsters and save innocents to break a dark curse.
Reigns
- Release Date: December 10, 2023
- Publisher/Developer: Devolver Digital, Nerial Limited
- Genre: Simulation, Strategy
Reigns joined Netflix Cloud Games in December 2023. This highly-rated strategy game involves decision-making and resource management. It’s a great addition for fans of simulation games.
The Almost Gone
- Release Date: November 28, 2023
- Developers: Playdigious, Happy Volcano Puzzle Games
- Genre: Interactive Story, Puzzle
Originally released in July 2020, The Almost Gone is a puzzle game that deals with themes of death, loss, and mental health. Although it’s available on mobile and other platforms, Netflix has made it part of its cloud gaming service.
Rocket
- Release Date: November 28, 2023
- Developer: Tech Lab
- Genre: Arcade
Rocket is a classic arcade shooter where you control a rocket to navigate through challenging levels. It’s reminiscent of old-school arcade games, with a modern twist.
Link Twin
- Release Date: November 28, 2023
- Developer: Amber Studio
- Genre: Puzzle
Link Twin, first released on platforms like Steam in 2017, is a casual puzzle game. You control Tom and Lily, who share a unique connection, navigating them through 100 levels using the environment and interactive objects.
Story Warriors: Fairy Tales
- Release Date: November 8, 2023
- Developer: Dreams Uncorporated
- Genre: Interactive Story
An exclusive to Netflix Cloud Games, Story Warriors: Fairy Tales started as an entrant in the 2016 Independent Games Festival. It’s an interactive story game with a fairy tale twist.
Molehew’s Mining Adventure / Mole Gem Mayhem
- Release Date: August 14, 2023
- Developer: Pipeworks
- Genre: Arcade
Molehew’s Mining Adventure, now renamed Mole Gem Mayhem, is a game similar to Peggle. You control a mole shooting down items with his turret in a fun, arcade-style setting.
Reigns: Three Kingdoms
- Initial Netflix Release Date: November 29, 2020
- Developer: Nerial Limited
- Genre: Strategy
Also available as a mobile game, Reigns: Three Kingdoms involves swiping through military negotiations to form alliances. It’s a strategic game that’s easy to pick up and hard to put down.
OXENFREE
- Initial Netflix Release Date: September 24, 2022
- Developer: Night School Studio, a Netflix game studio
- Genre: Adventure
OXENFREE, a narrative thriller where your choices shape the story, is now available on Netflix’s Cloud Games Beta. In this game, a fun night partying takes a supernatural turn, and it’s up to you to uncover the mysteries.
Thanks to NinjaGuyX, Sildon, and the Netflix Gamers Discord channel for helping compile this list.
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