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Inside the Rise of Cozy Horror Games
Cozy horror games blend atmospheric suspense and manageable dread with accessible gameplay and artistic presentation, creating a unique and inviting experience. Titles like Oxenfree, Little Nightmares, and Cult of the Lamb exemplify this trend, prioritizing mood and storytelling over constant threats. This subgenre's growing popularity, particularly among indie developers, suggests a broader player desire for horror that emphasizes ambience and narrative depth.
Netflix Shuts Down Oxenfree Creator Night School Studio in Gaming Pullback
Netflix has shut down Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree, as part of a significant pullback from the gaming industry. Despite positive performance metrics for their recent horror title 'Unhinged,' Netflix is refocusing its gaming ambitions on children's and party titles, as well as established IPs.
Netflix's gaming "secret weapon" is no more - Oxenfree studio Night School is to close
Netflix has closed Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree and Unhinged, as part of a strategic shift to focus on more mainstream games. The company also shut down Moonloot and is reportedly cutting jobs from its internal games team. This move signifies a reduction in Netflix's gaming ambitions, moving away from experimental and narrative-driven titles.
Netflix shutters Night School Studio and Moonloot Games
Netflix has closed its internal game development studios Night School Studio and Moonloot Games, alongside eliminating additional roles within its gaming division. Night School Studio, known for Oxenfree and its sequel, recently released Unhinged. This move leaves Next Games as Netflix's sole internal studio, as the company refines its gaming strategy around four key pillars.
Netflix Announces Closure of Night School Studios and Moonlot
Netflix is shutting down its game development studios Night School Studio and Moonloot, and has confirmed job cuts within its games division. The company stated it aims to focus on more family-friendly and mainstream-appealing games. Night School Studio, known for narrative titles like Oxenfree, was acquired by Netflix in 2021.
Night School Staff Speak Out After Netflix Shuts Down Developer Following 'Top Tier' Launch of Unhinged
Netflix has closed its Los Angeles-based game studio, Night School Studio, known for the psychological thrillers Oxenfree and Oxenfree II: Lost Signals. The closure comes despite the 'top tier' launch of its latest title, Unhinged.
Netflix shuts down Oxenfree studio Night School weeks after praising its 'really solid numbers'
Netflix has shut down Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree, despite recently praising the studio's game 'Unhinged' for its strong performance. The closure comes as a surprise following positive remarks about the studio's numbers.
Five years after acquiring Oxenfree developer Night School Studio, Netflix are shutting them down
Netflix has shut down Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree and Afterparty, five years after acquiring it. The streaming giant also closed Moonloot, another owned studio, and made unspecified cuts to its internal games team. This decision comes six weeks after the release of Night School's latest game, Unhinged.
Netflix closes Oxenfree developer Night School, just a month after praising its new game as one of the company's…
Netflix has closed developer Night School Studio, known for games like Oxenfree and Unhinged, less than two months after praising Unhinged's success. The company also announced layoffs within its Games business as it shifts focus. This follows Netflix's acquisition of Night School in 2021 and previous studio closures.
Netflix closing Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Moonloot Games
Netflix has closed Oxenfree developer Night School Studio and Helsinki-based Moonloot Games, while also eliminating additional roles within its games division. The company stated it is refocusing its strategy on key areas like cloud and kids games, shifting away from mobile-first titles. This move follows a pattern of Netflix shutting down acquired studios and comes as the company partners with Rockstar Games for a Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer debut.
Netflix is closing Night School Studio and Moonlot
Netflix is closing two of its game development studios, Night School Studio and Moonlot, as part of broader "organizational changes." Night School Studio is known for creating the game Oxenfree, and recently released Unhinged. Moonlot, founded in 2022, had not released any games prior to its closure.
Unity is supplying Netflix Games with a dedicated engine
Unity and Netflix Games have announced a deepened partnership, with Unity providing a dedicated game engine for Netflix's upcoming projects. This engine is already in use by Night School Studio for its new games and has previously powered titles like Black Mirror: Thronglets and Squid Game: Unleashed.
Netflix's games strategy might be a mess, but Oxenfree studio's ingenious new chiller-thriller shows it has a secret weapon
Netflix's new horror game, Unhinged, developed by Night School Studio, utilizes a unique mechanic where players use their own mobile device to interact with the in-game character's phone. This innovative approach blurs the lines between the player's reality and the game's narrative, creating an immersive experience. Despite Netflix's often inconsistent gaming strategy, Unhinged showcases Night School Studio's potential as a secret weapon for the streaming giant.
Netflix is launching a new horror game by the developers of Oxenfree — and your phone is the controller
Netflix is launching a new first-person horror game called Unhinged on June 30, developed by Night School Studio, the creators of Oxenfree. The game will be available to all Netflix subscribers and uses a smartphone as the primary controller for actions like receiving calls and using a flashlight. Unhinged features a cast including Sadie Sink, Zoë Kravitz, and Troy Baker, and offers multiple paths with a playtime of under an hour.
Evening Reading - June 23, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming industry happenings, including Tencent's reported exits from Japanese studios, EA layoffs, and new game announcements like Montabi and Tanuki: Pon's Summer. It also touches on the upcoming EVO 2026 fighting game tournament and reflections on Sonic's 35th birthday and the legacy of 3D graphics in gaming.
First-Person Horror Unhinged Announced by Oxenfree Developer and Netflix
Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree II, has announced a new interactive horror game called Unhinged, in collaboration with Netflix. The game stars Zoe Kravitz and Sadie Sink as neighbors experiencing a home invasion and will be playable on mobile devices, streaming directly to TVs. Influenced by the Nintendo Wii and DS, Unhinged is described as a short, intense experience structured like a Netflix episode, launching on June 30th for Netflix subscribers.
Netflix Horror Game Starring Sadie Sink and Zoë Kravitz from Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio
Netflix is releasing a new horror game titled Unhinged, developed by Night School Studio, the creators of Oxenfree. The narrative adventure game will feature Sadie Sink and Zoë Kravitz.
You Can Play Oxenfree’s Devs New Game Unhinged In 30 Minutes, And It Rules
Night School Studios' new game, Unhinged, offers a 30-minute horror experience streamed through Netflix, utilizing players' real-world phones as an in-game device. Unlike the studio's previous whimsical titles, Unhinged delivers intense scares and gore, focusing on character relationships despite its short runtime. The game's design, spearheaded by Sean Krankel, prioritizes approachability by integrating familiar smartphone functions as the primary gameplay mechanic.
Netflix's Unhinged is bite-sized horror from the makers of Oxenfree
Night School Studio's upcoming horror game, Unhinged, will be playable through the Netflix app using a mobile device as the primary controller. Players will guide Ava, voiced by Zoe Kravitz, through a suspenseful narrative involving a killer on the loose during a hurricane evacuation. The game is designed for short play sessions, with a full playthrough expected to take around 30 minutes, and will be available on June 30.
Unhinged – Official Reveal Trailer
Night School Studio, known for Oxenfree and The Afterparty, has revealed its new horror game, Unhinged. The game will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.