If you enjoy playing games on your mobile through Netflix, there’s an important update for you.
Starting July 2025, Netflix is going to remove more than 20 games from its gaming library. This includes popular titles like Hades, Monument Valley, Katana Zero, and Braid.
When Will the Games Be Removed?
Hades will be removed on July 1, 2025
The remaining titles will be removed by July 14, 2025
So, if any of these are your favorites, you have only a short time left to enjoy them.
Why Is Netflix Removing These Games?
According to a report by The Verge, the decision is due to:
Low player engagement
A shift in strategy — Netflix is now focusing on:
Multiplayer games
Franchise-based games
Kid-friendly games
As a result, many indie games are being dropped
This move has disappointed many gamers, especially fans of indie titles.
What About Games Like Hades and Katana Zero?
These games will no longer be available via Netflix, but:
Devolver Digital (the publisher) has confirmed they will release Hades and Katana Zero as premium mobile games on app stores.
That means users can still play them — but they may need to buy them separately.
Full List of Games Being Removed:
Battleship
Braid: Anniversary Edition
Carmen Sandiego
CoComelon: Play with JJ
Death’s Door
Diner Out: Merge Cafe
Dumb Ways to Survive
Ghost Detective
Hades
Katana Zero
Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed
Ludo King
Monument Valley
Monument Valley 2
Monument Valley 3
Rainbow Six: Smol
Raji: An Ancient Epic
SpongeBob: Bubble Pop F.U.N.
TED Tumblewords
The Case of the Golden Idol
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Vineyard Valley
What Should Users Do?
If any of these games are your favorites, make sure to play them before July 14, 2025.
After that, they will no longer appear on the Netflix app, and your access will be removed.
This is a permanent removal, so the games won’t be returning to Netflix.
What This Change Means
Netflix is shifting its gaming section toward more mainstream and commercial games, aiming to attract larger audiences with popular franchises and family-friendly content. Indie game fans may need to look elsewhere for similar titles.
