Ever since Netflix introduces streaming, the number of similar subscription platforms has exponentially increased. But if you want to watch the latest comedy specials or episodes of Stranger Things, Netflix still remains the top dog. Just lie back, grab your trusty Android tablet, and press play.
But when it comes to sharing in these shows, Netflix has done everything to make it nigh impossible. On the other hand, the deal is sweetened by the addition of games. Every month, Netflix adds new mobile games to its service that subscribers can play at no additional cost, and many are some of the best games on Android. The list has expanded significantly since the introduction of the service in November 2021.
Currently available genres already cover racing, platformers, and vibrant role-playing games. The total number of games sits at just over 50. To help you decide what to play, we’ve shortlisted the best games on Netflix.
1 Asphalt Xtreme
Asphalt Xtreme is a Netflix-exclusive entry in the popular Asphalt racing series. It resembles a mishmash of takedowns from Burnout and hectic off-road racing of Sony’s Motorstorm games. Asphalt Xtreme offers a plethora of licensed vehicles to choose from.
Nimble rally cars like the Ford Focus and Mitsubishi RS will easily drift around corners. On the contrary, monster trucks from Chevrolet and Hummer will make short work of anyone who gets in the way.
On top of that, the game offers several control options from the get-go. Steer by tilting the phone or using on-screen controls, and choose between automatic or manual acceleration.
2 Bowling Ballers
Niko, it’s Roman. Let’s go bowling. Whoops, wrong game. Bowling Ballers is probably not what Roman had in mind, but it’s possibly one of the most unique bowling experiences you can have on a mobile device.
In this game, you take control of a bowling ball. Each level sees you guide it past obstacles and over ramps. You collect coins and smash down pins to accumulate points along the way. Reach the finish line, and you move toward the next level. The ball rolls automatically, so you only need to guide it left or right. But later levels test your reflexes more than anything.
3 Desta: The Memories Between
Do you ever wish you could go back in time and fix things? Mend relationships? Or create ones you missed? Desta is a story about that. Take Desta, a young heroine perturbed by past mistakes, through surreal dream-like worlds in which you’ll help her come to grips with her past, and maybe create a better present.
Desta is an isometric narrative-driven roguelite with elements of an unusual ball game. To move from one dream instance to another, you must come out victorious from these ball games, and help Desta learn new abilities in order to make the next showdown more doable.
Though light-hearted in terms of gameplay, Desta touches upon themes of mental health, something not many games dare to do.
4 Into the Breach
Into the Breach is a challenging tactical RPG that requires you to ponder your every move carefully. It puts you in control of mechs to protect humanity from the attack of giant alien insects. Levels follow a grid-based layout populated by foliage, friendly structures, enemies, and your units.
Involved parties take turns strategically moving their units and trying to outsmart each other. Each mech comes with its unique abilities and weaknesses. A combat mech punches like a tank and pushes enemies onto adjacent tiles. Meanwhile, a cannon mech shoots a powerful laser beam at distant enemies. A misplaced attack could endanger the integrity of a friendly structure or even lead to the death of one of your comrades.
5 Into the Dead 2
Who said zombies were dead? Well, technically, they are. But Into the Dead 2 makes fighting the undead exhilarating fun. It’s a hectic on-rails shooter that follows a man trying to get home to his family. All you need to do is guide his run through seemingly endless hordes of the undead.
Do you have enough bullets to take out the next horde? Can you manage to reload before your character reaches the next group of zombies? More importantly, do you risk running through a horde to get a supply box conveniently wedged between them?
Each level presents you with similar decisions between risk and reward.
6 Lucky Luna
Enter the world of 2D platforming inspired by Japanese folklore. In Lucky Luna, you take control of, well, Luna, a female figure wearing a cute Kitsune Mask. Lucky Luna takes you through perilous dungeons filled with equal amounts of treasure, hidden pathways, and danger.
That said, unlike other platformers of its kind, such as Celeste, Lucky Luna bears one major difference: there’s no jump button. Instead, you must employ the laws of physics to your advantage and guide Luna through deep chasms to her ultimate goal.
Can you complete a 2D platformer without ever jumping? Persevere, and Lucky Luna will reward you with copious daily and monthly challenges, as well as hundreds of achievements for you to unlock.
7 Krispee Street
Krispee Street is a vibrant hidden object game where you search for people and objects based on clues. Each clue gives you a small snippet of the target image. It’s then up to you to examine the entire scene and match the snippet with the correct person or object.
Successfully finding images gives you points for unlocking power-ups to help you find scenes easier. For example, a handy thermometer gets warmer the closer you get to the target scene. Finding a man with a flower for a head and a boombox in his hands is easy.
But good luck finding a croissant in a crowded park.
8 Moonlighter
Do you love The Legend of Zelda? Good, because Moonlighter plays exactly like an isometric Zelda game. It revolves around descending into perilous dungeons, but there’s more to it. As the name suggests, you work as a shopkeeper in a quaint little town during the day.
It’s up to you to arrange merchandise, determine its cost, and welcome customers. How much is that odd-looking rock worth? Whatever you say it is. Those gullible folk wouldn’t know any better.
When the night falls, prepare to embark on a hunt for more valuable trinkets. Equip weapons and armor, fight monsters lurking deep underground, and evade deadly traps. Collect loot and make enough cash to fund your next expedition, and the cycle repeats.
9 Stranger Things 3: The Game
Based on the Netflix Originals series, Stranger Things 3: The Game is an interactive accompaniment to the show’s 3rd season. This isometric adventure features the series’ signature synthwave soundtrack and horror coupled with dark humor.
Of course, Stranger Things 3 lets you play as pivotal characters from the show, including Mike, Lucas, Steve, and many others. Use conventional everyday objects to battle enemies and seamlessly switch between characters to solve environmental puzzles.
Exploration rewards you with money for purchasing power-ups, and costumes, among other things. Costumes not only provide characters with a stat boost, but change their appearance.
10 Stranger Things: 1984
Another one? Well, yeah, things can get stranger. Much like Stranger Things 3, this one’s an isometric adventure game, albeit with more cartoony visuals. Also, Stranger Things: 1984 focuses more on puzzle-solving as opposed to combat in Stranger Things 3.
Once again, you take control of the characters from the show. Play as Hopper, Lucas, Nancy, and Eleven; each has unique attributes and abilities. For example, Hopper punches like a tank, but can’t access hard-to-reach areas like Lucas with his slingshot. To progress, you must utilize the unique characteristics of each character.
11 TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge
With Streets of Rage 4 and now Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles under its metaphorical belt, it seems like Dotemu can do no wrong. Shredder’s Revenge is a colorful homage to beat ’em ups of the 80s. The games brings together pivotal characters from the series.
Spearheaded by the seminal turtles, you can play as April, Master Splinter, and even Casey Jones. Shredder’s Revenge features satisfying combat akin to classic arcade games, along with a dedicated pixel mode that more accurately captures the magic of the era. This game is a must-play for anyone who grew up with arcade beat ’em ups.
12 Valiant Hearts: Coming Home
Between another Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry release, Ubisoft has a habit of surprising its fanbase every once in a while. A Child of Light here, a Scott Pilgrim re-release there, and an emotional war tale over there. The last one is actually Coming Home, a sequel to Valiant Hearts.
Coming Home transports you to one of the harshest times in modern history: World War I. Its story, however, revolves around ordinary people thrust into extraordinary events. It recounts historical events from the perspective of four characters. Coming Home masterfully merges impactful narrative with puzzle adventure gameplay.
Buckle up for more games coming to Netflix
From humble beginnings, Netflix Games has grown into a formidable addition to the streaming service. And a varied one at that. Bowling Ballers and Krispee Street fit the bill for a casual game night. But if you’re up for a challenge, then you can’t go wrong with Lucky Luna or TMNT.
Furthermore, Netflix continuously updates its game selection. What game are you hoping for next? Let us know about it in the comments below.
