By Sagar V. Mankar As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Netflix is planning to incorporate its popular shows such as Squid Game and Wednesday into mobile games. Netflix’s plans to increase its mobile gaming offerings aim to solidify its foothold in the gaming industry through acquisition, licensing, and development of its own.
The previous Show turned into a Game
Netflix’s recent release of “Netflix Stories: Love is Blind” in September 2023 is creating interactive experiences for its audience. Based on the popular reality television series, this interactive story title marks yet another milestone in Netflix’s commitment to transforming beloved shows into engaging gaming experiences.
Netflix has also created two puzzle and adventure games for fans of its popular show Stranger Things. They are Stranger Issues: Puzzle Tales launched on Netflix on November 2, 2022, and Stranger Issues 3: The Recreation launched on Netflix Games on November 1st, 2021.
In December 2022, developed by Nanobit, the “Too Scorching To Deal With: Love is a Recreation” game based on the Netflix reality show Too Hot Too Handle was released.
Upcoming Games on Netflix Based on Its Show
La Casa De Papel: The Game
Despite the conclusion of the much-celebrated Money Heist series on Netflix, the streaming giant has revealed its intent to further explore the franchise’s potential. Alongside the release of a Korean spin-off and the ongoing development of a Berlin spin-off, a thrilling video game adaptation is also in the pipeline. Colombian video game studio, KillaSoft is supposed to develop, this highly anticipated game.
Rebel Moon Mobile Game
Super Evil Megacorp, the gaming studio renowned for Catalyst Black and Vainglory, has joined forces with Netflix to create an exclusive game based on the upcoming Netflix release, Jack Snyders Rebel Moon. This ambitious project is envisioned as a ‘transmedia’ franchise, with the mobile game acting as a key component of the overarching storytelling experience. The gameplay will be a four-player co-op action adventure.
Squid Game Mobile Game
If you ask which was the most recognized Netflix’s most groundbreaking series to date, then we definitely say Squid Game which garnered massive global acclaim for its gripping storyline and immersive portrayal. Building upon this monumental success, Netflix has announced the development of a mobile game adaptation, promising to bring the intense thrill and suspense of the series directly to players’ fingertips.
Wednesday Mobile Game
Netflix has unveiled its plans to introduce a mobile game based on one of its most-watched English-language TV series of all time, Wednesday. Anticipated to be released within the coming months, this exciting venture is poised to offer fans a chance to immerse themselves further into the captivating world of the beloved series.
Shadow And Bone: Destinies
Amid the excitement surrounding the culmination of Shadow and Bones’s second season, Netflix has further heightened the excitement by revealing plans for a video game adaptation. Building upon the success of the enthralling series, the game, titled Shadow and Bone: Destinies, is expected to offer you an immersive and interactive experience of Grishaverse.
Navigating the Mobile Gaming Landscape
Despite its entry into mobile gaming, Netflix is still in the process of defining its position within the company’s overarching business model. At present, Netflix App encourages users to explore and play games like Exploding Kittens: The Game and Ghost Detective, accessible through the app store.
However, the upcoming expansion will enable Netflix subscribers to seamlessly enjoy these games on their smart TVs and computers.
With over 70 games currently available on its platform, Netflix is poised to continue expanding its gaming repertoire throughout the remainder of 2023. Moreover, the company’s commitment to incorporating non-show related games, such as Classic Solitaire, underscores its ambition to cater to a diverse audience base.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Netflix’s gaming ventures have rapidly advanced the company into the field of indie publishing, bolstering its reputation as a nimble competitor in the gaming industry.
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