Streaming giant Netflix ventures in mobile games, launches five new games

Netflix announced that it has forayed into mobile gaming with five new offerings. Netflix has launched Netflix games with Stranger Things: 1984 (BonusXP), Stranger Things 3: The Game (BonusXP), Shooting Hoops (Frosty Pop), Card Blast (Amuzo & Rogue Games), and Teeter Up (Frosty Pop).

VP of game development, Verdu pointed out that Netflix games are available on Android everywhere. Android phone users will see a dedicated games row and games tab where they can select any game to download. Android tablet users will see a dedicated games row or be able to select games from the categories drop down menu to download and play.

There will be no ads, additional fees or in-app purchases in these games. Your Netflix subscription is your all-access pass, stated the company.

Additionally, the games are available in multiple languages. They will automatically default to the preference set in the profile. If you have not set a language preference, then it will default to English.

Like the subscription format, you can play these games on multiple mobile devices on the same account. Netflix will inform you if you hit the device limit.

Some games might require an active internet connection but others will be available to be played offline.