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Netflix Says Part Of Its Games Business Is Up 600%, But It’s Still Early Days
Netflix has reported significant growth in its gaming division, with engagement for kids' mobile games surging 600% year-over-year. Cloud gaming has also seen a substantial increase in monthly active players, growing 11x since October 2025. While still in its early stages, Netflix sees strong potential and is refining its strategy, focusing on social and party games, with upcoming titles like Netflix Minigolf integrating popular franchises.
New Netflix Game Brings Together The Streamer’s Most Popular Shows
Netflix has announced Netflix Minigolf, a new couch co-op party game featuring characters and settings from popular shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Squid Game. Developed by Next Games, the game will be available to all subscribers on July 28 and utilizes a phone as a controller. Netflix aims to establish itself as a natural destination for story-driven games.
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.