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Supergiant Games’ mythological dungeon crawler is arriving on the Netflix app
After significant investment in gaming, Netflix aims to establish itself as the go-to platform for entertainment, including games. Despite the low engagement of just 1% of Netflix users, the platform has been relentless in its pursuit. Netflix recently unveiled a plethora of new titles set to arrive on the Netflix mobile app in 2024 during this year’s Geeked Week virtual event.
This event also featured major announcements and exclusive trailers for upcoming series and films such as Avatar: The Last Airbender, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Stranger Things, and The Umbrella Academy. Netflix also highlighted several of its major games set to debut on the Netflix mobile app, along with recent releases like Oxenfree II: Lost Signals and Slayaway Camp 2: Netflix and Kill.
Here are the biggest game announcements and trailers from Netflix Geeked Week 2023.
Hades
Supergiant’s action roguelite Hades is set to arrive on the Netflix mobile app, offering an exclusive iOS version to Netflix subscribers. Based on Greek myth, the game follows Zagreus, prince of the Underworld, attempting to escape his father’s domain. With infinite variations in weapons, skills, and boons, Hades promises a unique experience for every player, making it a standout addition to Netflix’s gaming catalog.
Braid: Anniversary Edition
The long-awaited anniversary edition of Jonathan Blow’s time-bending puzzle platformer, Braid, is finally set for release in April next year, including its availability on the Netflix mobile app. The new version offers the ability to switch between old and new graphics at will, as well as 15 hours of developer commentary from Blow and Frank Cifaldi of the Video Game History Foundation.
Chicken Run: Eggstraction
Aardman Animations is releasing Chicken Run: Eggstraction, a real-time stealth action game, as a follow-up to the sequel Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Players will take on the role of chicken commandos, rescuing new recruits shortly after the events of the film. The game is expected to launch in 2024.
Death’s Door
Acid Nerve’s isometric action-adventure game Death’s Door is on its way to the Netflix mobile app, letting players collect souls for the Reaping Commission Headquarters as a sword-wielding crow. Compared to Dark Souls, the game offers a slightly easier experience, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Katana Zero
The stylish, neo-noir action platformer Katana Zero will also be available on the Netflix mobile app. Players assume the role of a katana-wielding amnesiac assassin, navigating a dystopian neon-lit metropolis, showcasing their skills in combat, and making split-second decisions.
Money Heist
Netflix Stories has developed an interactive spinoff game of the Spanish heist thriller Money Heist, featuring dialogue choices and hacking mini-games. The game will be exclusive to Netflix subscribers, expanding the world of Money Heist alongside the spinoff series Berlin.
Shadow and Bone: Enter the Fold
Set between the events of season 1 and 2, Shadow and Bone: Enter the Fold is a narrative roleplaying game available on the Netflix mobile app, providing fans with an opportunity to explore the world of Grishaverse and make crucial decisions as familiar characters.
The Dragon Prince: Xadia
Soon to be released, The Dragon Prince: Xadia is a co-op action role-playing game modelled after the popular animated fantasy series. Developed by Wonderstorm, the game promises hack-and-slash combat and exclusive loot, initially launching on Netflix for mobile users.
