Don\'t Starve Together is still coming to mobile, but not to Netflix

Don't Starve Together's Mobile Debut: No Netflix, But Coming to iOS and Android!

After a period of silence following the June 2024 announcement of Don't Starve Together's arrival on Netflix Games, we have an update. While the title will not be launching on Netflix, the good news is that it's still coming to mobile devices!

Playdigious and Klei Entertainment are collaborating to bring the Tim Burton-esque survival experience to iOS and Android. This globally-released mobile version will be available via Google Play and the Apple App Store. Players will once again face the challenge of surviving on a hostile island, gathering resources, and, most importantly, not starving.

While a specific release date remains unannounced, both developers have confirmed that an official launch date is forthcoming.

Netflix Deal Falls Through

It appears Don't Starve Together's exclusivity agreement with Netflix has ended. While the global mobile release is positive, this development, along with other cancelled indie exclusives on the platform (like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon), raises questions about Netflix Games' future commitment to indie titles.

The cancellation of Don't Starve Together, a highly influential and iconic survival game, is concerning. It casts doubt on the prospects for other indie developers seeking a partnership with Netflix. This is particularly disappointing given Netflix's indie game library has been a significant draw for many subscribers.

For further insight into this trend and Netflix's shifting focus towards its own IPs, I recommend reviewing my analysis of the launch of Squid Game: Unleashed. This piece explores how Netflix's strategic shift may negatively impact its existing strong indie game offerings.