Netflix is removing 22 games from its platform on July 14, including high-profile titles like Hades (iOS), Monument Valley 3, and Braid Anniversary Edition. The move comes as the streaming giant shifts its gaming strategy, cutting older titles while preparing new exclusives like WWE 2K25 Mobile.
Key Games Leaving Netflix on July 14
Notable Departures:
- Hades (iOS-only).
- Monument Valley 1-3 (Coming to PC July 22).
- Braid, Anniversary Edition.
- Death’s Door.
- Katana ZERO.
- Rainbow Six: SMOL.
- Raji: An Ancient Epic.
Full List:
Battleship, Carmen Sandiego, CoComelon: Play with JJ, Diner Out: Merge Cafe, Dumb Ways to Die, Ghost Detective, LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed, Ludo King, SpongeBob: Bubble Pop F.U.N., TED Tumblewords, The Case of the Golden Idol, The Rise of the Golden Idol, Vineyard Valley.
(Polygon has reached out to indie devs for comment.)
Why Is Netflix Removing These Games?
- Licensing Expirations – Many titles were time-limited deals.
- Platform Shift – Monument Valley 3 will launch on PC and other stores after leaving Netflix.
- Strategic Refocus – Netflix is prioritizing exclusives like WWE 2K25 Mobile and Spirit Crossing.
What’s Next for Netflix Games?
- WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition (Late 2025) – A mobile-exclusive WWE sim teased by CM Punk.
- Spirit Crossing – A cozy life sim coming soon.
- Netflix Puzzled – A puzzle hub in testing (Chile, Australia, Poland).
Should You Be Worried?
While the purge removes beloved games, Netflix’s long-term gaming push continues, with:
- More AAA mobile exclusives (e.g., GTA Trilogy coming Dec 2024).
- Experiments like Netflix Puzzled.
Tip: Download departing games before July 14 if you want to keep access.
Final Thoughts:
Netflix’s gaming library is in flux, but its big bets (WWE, GTA, exclusives) suggest it’s not backing down. Will you miss Hades or Monument Valley—or are you waiting for WWE 2K25?
