Spiritfarer, Shadow and Bone: Destinies and all the games coming to Netflix soon
By Mads Lennon
During the final day of Netflix’s Geeked Week 2022, tons of new and exciting Netflix games were revealed, including popular indie darlings like Spiritfarer and the announcement of a single-player role-playing game based in the Shadow and Bone universe.
For those who are interested in learning more regarding the new Netflix games coming soon to the streamer, we’ve compiled a list of all the reveals from the day and organized them into a helpful guide below.
Most of the announced games do not yet have release dates, but there are a lot of first-look photos and teasers available to get you excited for what’s to come!
Netflix games revealed at Geeked Week 2022
Netflix games: Shadow and Bone: Destinies
One of the most exciting announcements from game day was the reveal that Netflix is releasing a single-player role-playing game based on the popular fantasy-drama series Shadow and Bone!
Play as your favorite characters and journey across the world of the Grishaverse in a narrative adventure to fulfill their destinies. Along the way, you’ll need to make decisions that will determine the course of your journey.
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Netflix games: Too Hot to Handle
Yes, Netflix has made Too Hot to Handle into a game. For those of you who love stuff like Dream Daddy and other romance sims, this should be right up your alley.
From Netflix, “Meet and mingle with sexy singles all vying for your affection in this game based on Netflix’s hit reality series Too Hot to Handle. Will you give in to temptation? Or hold out for deeper emotional connections? The choice is yours!”
Netflix games: La Casa de Papel
From Netflix, “When an old friend of the Professor’s comes calling to cash-in a favor, the La Casa de Papel crew is pulled into a heist to rob a shady billionaire’s casino in Monaco.”
Netflix games: The Queen’s Gambit
Obsessed with The Queen’s Gambit? Get invest in the world of chess with the chance to take lessons, play puzzles and more.
From Netflix, “Welcome to Beth Harmon’s world. Take some lessons, play puzzles and matches or compete against friends in this stunning love letter to the show. From players new to the game to chess masters, this immersive experience that pays homage to the award-winning drama has something for everyone.”
Netflix game: Lucky Luna
From the creators of Skate City and Alto’s Odyssey comes a new Snowman game called Lucky Luna. In this new game, you get to venture into mythical temples and dungeons as part of an ambitious vertical scrolling platformer.
Discover the secrets of Luna’s path. And every level introduces new mechanics and environmental features that open up new ways to explore. The game’s main catch is that there is no “jump” button. You have to swipe to move Luna left and right as she plunges deeper into the world.
Coming later this summer.
Watch the trailer here:
Netflix games: Desta: The Memories Between
Netflix describes this game as a chance for players to “overcome broken relationships and a tragic family event, all through the medium of a surreal and exciting ball game.”
It will be released later this year.
Watch the game teaser below:
Netflix games: Reigns: Three Kingdoms
From Netflix, “Reigns: Three Kingdoms is the fifth entry in developer Nerial’s award-winning franchise. Inspired by the beloved Chinese epic, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Reigns: Three Kingdoms thrusts players into the turbulent final years of the Han dynasty.
There, they will encounter the many factions, wars, and heroes of the saga as they swipe their way through negotiations, marry to strengthen alliances, and convert to gain more power. Discover new ways to enjoy Reigns’ unique swiping mechanic as you uncover the many secrets of a vast storyline and a host of unexpected mini-games.”
Netflix games: Terra Nil
Another game from Devolver, Terra Nil is described as a “reverse city builder” that involves strategy and an emphasis on climate crisis. It will be up to you to reconstruct an ecosystem in a barren wasteland and make it a thriving new place for flora and fauna to live. In the process you’ll need to clean up the area and take the time to build a pristine environment.
Netflix games: Poinpy
The third game from Devolver Digital is Poinpy, an exciting and adorable adventure game where you must dodge baddies and feed the blue beast chasing you. This vertical climber helps take you to new and more challenging areas as you unlock new abilities and try to reach the end.
Poinpy is available now!
Netflix games: Wild Things: Animal Adventures
Want to play something super adorable? This match-3 adventure game allows you to rescue cute animals and explore an immersive world while creating your dream habitat.
Netflix games: Raji: An Ancient Epic
From Netflix, “Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.”
Coming soon.
Netflix games: Spiritfarer
Perhaps one of the biggest release news of the day is Spiritfarer, an indie darling and management sim that will be coming to Netflix soon.
If you’re a fan of cozy games, then you’ll definitely want to check this one out. In Spiritfarer, you play Stella, a ferrymaster for the deceased alongside your lovable cat, Daffodil.
It’s your job to take care of the various spirits and help them reach the afterlife by building a boat that lets you explore the world. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook and craft your way across mystical seas while spending quality time with your spirit passengers, creating lasting memories.
With so many fantastic games coming to Netflix soon, it’s hard to pick which ones to play first! Below you can watch a fun sizzle reel showcasing everything coming to Netflix soon and more.
Which Netflix games are you most excited to play?