Netflix Games is poised to cut a significant portion of its mobile gaming catalogue this July, marking another turbulent moment for the platform’s increasingly uncertain gaming strategy. A total of 22 titles roughly 20% of its current library are scheduled to be removed from the service on July 15, 2025. Among the most high-profile losses are Hades, the Monument Valley trilogy, and Raji: An Ancient Epic.
This latest move follows a string of internal shifts and cancellations that have prompted industry watchers and fans to question Netflix’s long-term vision for its games division.
Wave of Removals Reflects Strategic Retrenchment
While Netflix Games made headlines in previous years with bold investments and big-name acquisitions, recent decisions suggest a strategic pullback. Earlier in the year, the company cancelled six planned game releases, including Don’t Starve Together. Now, it’s not just future releases that are being shelved; existing fan favourites are vanishing, too.
The list of games flagged for removal includes newly released and critically praised titles such as Monument Valley 3, which debuted in December 2024, and Carmen Sandiego, which arrived in January 2025. Affected games have been tagged with a “Leaving Soon” badge within the Netflix Games app, alerting players to the impending purge.
Other major departures include Katana ZERO, Death’s Door, CoComelon: Play with JJ, and Braid Anniversary Edition. The lineup reflects a heavy dependence on licenced or third-party IPs, which may have played a role in the decision to cut ties, especially if licencing deals are expiring or renegotiation proves difficult.
Full List of Games Being Removed
The complete list of 22 titles slated for removal includes
Hades, Carmen Sandiego, LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed, Monument Valley (1–3), Raji: An Ancient Epic, Ludo King, Rainbow Six: SMOL, SpongeBob: Bubble Pop F.U.N., TED Tumblewords, The Case of the Golden Idol, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Vineyard Valley, Katana ZERO, CoComelon: Play with JJ, Death’s Door, Diner Out: Merge Cafe, Dumb Ways to Die, Ghost Detective, Battleship, and Braid Anniversary Edition.
Devolver Digital’s Poinpy was also recently removed, although it did not appear on this formal list.
Signs of Internal Strain in Netflix Games
The steady wave of removals and cancellations over the past year has raised concerns about Netflix’s commitment to its gaming division. What began as a promising expansion into interactive entertainment with ambitious goals to challenge traditional app stores and gaming platforms now appears to be slowing down.
Though Netflix has not issued a formal statement regarding the reasons for the mass removals, industry insiders point to possible internal restructuring and a pivot in strategy. Sources suggest the company may be shifting focus from mobile gaming towards “bigger screen” experiences, with a renewed emphasis on more curated, console-style releases.
While that could signal a refinement of Netflix’s ambitions rather than a retreat, it also means fans of the platform’s casual mobile titles may see fewer releases in the near future.
Hope on the Horizon with New Titles in Development
Despite the mass exodus of games, Netflix still has several new titles in the pipeline. Upcoming releases include WWE 2K, Spirit Crossing, and Netflix Puzzled, which is currently in testing. These projects may reflect the service’s new direction: fewer games, but bigger and potentially more cinematic ones that align more closely with its core identity as a streaming giant.
Fans of departing titles aren’t necessarily out of luck, either. Some games, like Monument Valley 3, have already been confirmed for release on other platforms. For Netflix, the move could also free up resources to focus on in-house IP development or stronger partnerships for exclusive content.
A Changing Chapter for Netflix in Gaming
Netflix’s foray into gaming has always been an experiment, one that blended its streaming DNA with a growing appetite for interactive media. But as the company retools its portfolio, the next chapter may look very different from its early, mobile-first ambitions.
For now, players have until July 15 to revisit some of their favourite games before they’re gone. What comes after could determine whether Netflix Games evolves into a serious competitor or quietly becomes another cautionary tale of overreach in the gaming world.
