Don\'t Starve Together is still coming to mobile, but not to Netflix

After a prolonged period of silence since the initial announcement in June 2024, fans of *Don't Starve Together* have been eagerly awaiting updates on its arrival to Netflix Games. However, the latest news brings a mix of disappointment and excitement. The beloved survival game, known for its dark, Tim Burton-esque aesthetic, will no longer be making its way to Netflix. Instead, *Don't Starve Together* is set to launch on mobile platforms for both iOS and Android users.

Developers Playdigious and Klei Entertainment are collaborating to bring this quirky survival game to a global audience. In *Don't Starve Together*, players find themselves stranded on an island teeming with hostile wildlife. The challenge is to gather resources, survive, and most importantly, *don't starve*, all while embodying a variety of unique and oddball characters.

Originally planned as an exclusive for Netflix Games, *Don't Starve Together* will now be available worldwide through Google Play and the iOS App Store. Although a specific release date has not been announced, both Klei Entertainment and Playdigious have assured fans that more details on the launch are forthcoming.

**No Netflix for you** The shift away from Netflix exclusivity raises questions about the future of indie games on the platform. The loss of *Don't Starve Together*, a major indie title, along with other indie exclusives like *Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon*, might signal a change in Netflix Games' commitment to the indie gaming scene. This development is particularly concerning given that *Don't Starve* is one of the most iconic survival indies of all time. The absence of such a significant title from Netflix's lineup could impact the platform's appeal to indie game enthusiasts.

The move by Netflix towards focusing more on its own properties, as seen with titles like *Squid Game: Unleashed*, might be detrimental to the diverse array of indie games it has previously supported. This shift could potentially alter the gaming landscape on Netflix, leaving fans to wonder about the future prospects for indie developers on the service.