The Best Netflix Games You Can Play Right Now
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Not many people know this, but Netflix has a secret perk for all subscribers: mobile games. The Netflix games on Android and Apple devices are all high quality, ad-free, and contain absolutely no microtransactions. All you need to do is be subscribed to Netflix – any tier at all – and you’ll never pay another cent for games on the service.
There are dozens of games available for Netflix subscribers, including some surprisingly big names, but sifting through all the games to find the hidden gems can be tough, and the Netflix app doesn’t make it any easier. We’ve gone through the whole catalog to find the best Netflix games available.
How to Play Games on Netflix
As mentioned above, you’ll only be able to play Netflix’s game catalog on mobile devices, such as iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. The games are all controlled using the touchscreen, so you won’t be able to play them on a TV or games console like other games.
To play games on Netflix, simply open up the Netflix app, log in if you haven’t already, and tap on the games tab at the bottom. Select the game you want to play, then tap “Get game”, which will take you to the App Store or Google Play store. Install the game, then open it and connect your account.
Best Netflix Games
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Poinpy is an adorable game about collecting fruit while climbing up a large chasm. It’s got a simple control scheme, consisting of swiping and tapping, and is played vertically on your phone, not horizontally. It sounds simple on its face, but it’s anything but.
Poinpy is one of those games that’s easy to learn but difficult to master. It’s also one where you’re expected to make mistakes, crumble under pressure, and try again right away. It’s massively addictive, and it’s easy to spend hours on the couch flinging your little Poinpy up into the sky.
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Much like Poinpy, Teeter Up is a game that is easy to learn and difficult to master. This time, though, it’s more of a physics puzzle, as you’re tasked with carefully guiding a ball into a hole using a teetering stick that you control with your thumbs.
Press on the left side of the screen, and the left side of the pole rises. Press on the right side, and the right side of the pole rises. It’s that simple… except it’s not. It’s absolutely infuriating in the best possible way, and the levels are short and sweet, meaning you can knock a level or two out on the bus or before bed.
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Spiritfarer is one of the best games you’ll ever play. That’s no exaggeration, it’s a beautiful, charming game that is one of the most underrated games of all time. In Spiritfarer, you take on the role of a kind of grim reaper, whose job it is to ferry the dead through the underworld, walk them through the difficulties holding them back, and see them through to the other side.
It’s also a management sim, where you have to maintain your ship, meet the needs of those under your care, and explore the world. It’s filled with touching storytelling, some of the sweetest dialogue in any game ever, and gameplay that is both engaging and very chill — exactly as it should be. Be prepared to cry, as it can get a bit sad and heavy at times, but it’s all part of the journey of life.
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The Reigns series has been going for a while now, and while you can play them on other platforms – like Switch and PC – it really shines the most on mobile. Reigns is, to put it simply, like Tinder, but instead of finding your soulmate, you’re managing a kingdom. Characters will pop up with suggestions, and you either agree with them or disagree with them, swiping to the right or left to enact their will.
Reigns: Three Kingdoms adds a Chinese twist to the game, as it’s inspired by the beloved Chinese epic The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. You’ll be tasked with keeping your nation happy, while also making sure your farming, military strength, alliances, and more are kept in check. It’s a very silly game with a very simple premise, so it’s worth checking out.
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Krispee Street is a little bit like an endless Where’s Waldo puzzle. You’re given a small image of somebody or something to find, and have to find that somebody or something on a screen filled with dozens of other people. It’s based on a popular webcomic, and it’s got a very cute and charming art style that’s easy on the eyes.
There are seven levels to explore, daily randomly generated puzzles, silly animations to discover, and more. It’s far from the most complex game on the planet, but sometimes you just want to chill out and find silly little guys. That’s what Krispee Street is all about.
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Goodness, Terra Nil is a wonderful game. A strategy game and pseudo-city builder in reverse, Terra Nil has you transforming post-apocalyptic wastelands into lush forests, taking care to make sure the ecosystem is in balance.
The aim of Terra Nil is to go to an area, completely rewild it, then help it become a totally self-sufficient paradise. Once you’re done, you pack up and leave, with barely a trace of your work left behind other than a beautiful landscape and happy deer. It takes a little while to get the hang of it all, but once you do it’s incredibly satisfying. As a quick note though, while this one is definitely playable on a phone, you’ll probably want to play it on a tablet if you can — the extra real estate helps.
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The GTA Trilogy: Definitive Edition didn’t quite live up to its name when it was first released on console, but it’s had a lot of updates since then, and the mobile versions are even better. Three games are on offer here: GTA 3, GTA: San Andreas, and GTA: Vice City. All of these are classic Grand Theft Auto games, beloved by millions for good reason. They’re all wonderful, and while mobile might not be the perfect platform for them, when you don’t have to pay extra, you really can’t complain.
