Netflix Games launched in 2021, and currently, there are more than 25 games available
Netflix released its July slate of mobile games yesterday, adding a range of new titles. One game, in particular, called Before Your Eyes, uses eye-tracking technology that progresses the story every time the camera detects that you’re blinking. Netflix launched Mahjong Solitaire on July 26 as well.
Into the Breach is also a part of the slate for this month. The mobile version — which is exclusive to the streamer — has been available on the Netflix app since July 19.
Into the Breach is a tactical strategy game that challenges players to assemble a squad of pilots and mechanics and participate in turn-based battles against an alien enemy.
Recently, Into the Breach had an Advanced Edition update on PC, Switch and Stadia. Along with five new squads, 15 achievements, almost 40 new weapons, a dozen missions, and more, the new Advanced Edition also gives users seven new languages — Arabic, Thai, Swedish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Turkish and Spanish (Latin America).
Before Your Eyes is a critically acclaimed adventure title that initially launched in 2021 on Microsoft Windows. The game tells the story of Benjamin Brynn, a recently deceased man who encounters The Ferryman who is tasked with transporting souls to the afterlife.
Netflix delivers the game’s exclusive mobile debut, allowing players to experience Brynn’s memories by utilising the mobile device’s camera to capture players’ blinks. The player begins with his early childhood, blinks, then moves on to other key moments.
The PC version also uses eye-tracking technology; however, it requires a webcam that not all users might have. Players can opt to play with a mouse and click instead of blinking. Netflix offers the game to its subscribers who might not have the equipment needed to play the game on a computer yet still want to test out the tech.
For others, Mahjong Solitaire is a simple single-player tile-matching game that has 300 puzzles as well as daily challenges and achievements. The game also has different themes and backgrounds, such as the upside-down from ‘Stranger Things.’
Netflix Games launched in 2021, and currently, there are more than 25 games available. The company said it wants to release over 50 games by the end of the year.
The streamer offers simple games to pass the time, such as Shooting Hoops and Bowling Ballers. There are also original games based on its own properties, including ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ and ‘Money Heist.’
Netflix has acquired three game studios to date, such as Boss Fight Entertainment, maker of Dungeon Boss; Night School Studio, known for the supernatural title Oxenfree; and Next Games.
The company explained in January during its fourth-quarter earnings call that gaming is its way of understanding what content Netflix subscribers want.
We think the time is right to learn more about how our members value games, the company said.
The streaming service hopes the games will be valuable enough for existing subscribers to stay and to help drive new subscriptions.