Netflix's Gaming Evolution: From Mobile To Main Screen, Here's What's Happening

Netflix Inc. NFLX is catapulting its gaming foray beyond mobile interfaces. 

What Happened: Netflix’s journey into the gaming world began with its mobile gaming launch in November 2021, exclusively available on iOS and Android. Since its first step into the gaming scene, the mobile game library has rapidly grown, boasting more than 63 titles in today’s date.

The company has finally started testing the waters of multi-device playability. The latest move involves a limited beta test, initially targeting a select group of members in Canada and the United Kingdom.

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Two games are part of this initial test: Oxenfree from Night School Studio, a Netflix Game Studio, and Molehew’s Mining Adventure, a gem-mining arcade game. 

For TV users, the experience integrates smartphones as controllers, while PC and Mac users can access the gaming platform via Netflix.com on compatible browsers, adding a layer of convenience for those who prefer keyboard and mouse interaction.

“This limited beta is meant to test our game streaming technology and controller, and to improve the member experience over time,” said Mike Verdu, the company’s vice president of Games, in a blog post on Monday. 

Why It’s Important: Netflix’s push into multi-device gaming comes as no surprise, given the company’s prior announcement of a content slate featuring 40 new games scheduled for later in the year, in addition to the 70 games in development through partnerships. 

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