If you’ve got a Netflix subscription and you only use it to watch the latest TV shows and movies, you’re missing out! There are some great games on Netflix that you can play on your iOS or Android device, included for free with your subscription.
With over 75 games to choose from – most of which you typically would have to pay full price for – you’re probably wondering where to start. Our pick of the best mobile games that come free with your Netflix account is here to help. We’ve chosen games across a variety of genres, so whether you love puzzles, adventure games, or something spooky, you’ll find something to play here.
For Puzzle Solvers
1. Desta: The Memories Between
What do you get when you combine a moving narrative and candy pastel art style with engaging puzzles? Desta: The Memories Between is packed with challenging puzzles, with a warm and relatable story that follows Desta, a non-binary young person returning to their old home and processing some difficult emotional moments.
With a series of grid-based dodgeball games and simple tactile controls, Desta is easy to pick up, while the roguelite influence – where you need to clear several chapters in one go – makes it tough to put down.
2. Storyteller
Despite its short two-hour runtime and lack of replay value, there’s a lot to love about Storyteller. One of the most unique puzzle games around, the game’s excellent writing and narrative help it stand out with plenty of humor and sad moments throughout.
The concept is simple: You’re given a storybook title and several elements to combine, from characters to scenes and objects, and you must create a story to match the title. Sounds simple, right? While it’s pretty easy to get the story right, sometimes getting it wrong is more fun, with hilarious results. With its simple drag-and-drop controls, Storyteller is a relaxing experience suitable for all ages.
3. Lucky Luna
Sometimes the best games are the short and sweet ones that stick with you, like Lucky Luna. This puzzle platformer features simple swipe controls and a seemingly straightforward mission to collect as many pearls as you can. Despite this simplicity, there are secrets to uncover and you’ll find yourself sinking time into earning 100% completion across all the levels.
Detailed sprite artwork, a cute purple-haired fox main character, and a retro aesthetic ensure that Lucky Luna appeals to those nostalgic for Nintendo DS games of old.
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For Lovers of All Things Spooky
4. Into the Dead 2: Unleashed
Did somebody say zombies? There are loads of zombie games to play on your phone, but the Into the Dead games are some of the most fun titles out there. Netflix has added some interesting elements to Into the Dead 2: Unleashed, making this auto-run zombie survival game a standout.
The aim of the game is to save your family and use whatever weapons you can find to survive the apocalypse but the highlight here is the varied gameplay. Whether you’re taking out hordes from the top of a vehicle, mowing them down with a military gun, or turning to your loyal canine companion for help, this is seriously satisfying zombie-splattering action across multiple chapters and a wide selection of different environments. Add in the story events and daily and special event modes, and you have yourself a mobile game with real longevity that you’ll keep coming back to.
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5. Ghost Detective
Ghost Detective is a murder mystery hidden object game set in atmospheric New Orleans. You play as the ghost of detective Tessa Robinson. Your mission? Solve your own murder after you were killed on the job, with the help of your sister Angela, who, handily, can talk to ghosts.
You’ll need to solve plenty of enigmatic puzzles and find hidden objects across a variety of levels from easy to challenging, encountering other ghosts along the way. For fans of hidden object games, there’s plenty of variety here. That said, hunting for objects before the timer runs out can feel a little repetitive if you’re not into this kind of gameplay. That doesn’t stop Ghost Detective from being a fun, spooky ride, though.
6. Oxenfree
While Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is now out, we’d recommend you play the first game before diving into the equally thrilling sequel. Oxenfree packs a retro 80s setting and Stranger Things vibe into a spooky game set on an abandoned island.
You’re Alex, a teenager visiting the island with friends who has accidentally unleashed a supernatural power that’s causing a mysterious time loop. Not only does Oxenfree’s unique visual style look great, but the gameplay where your choices really matter guarantees you’ll become immersed in the story. There’s a cool original soundtrack that you’ll want to download on Spotify once you’ve finished playing, too.
For Adventurers
7. Moonlighter
In this action RPG, you play as Will, a shopkeeper with lofty dreams of becoming a monster-slaying hero. Those dreams have become reality, and by day, you’ll manage your shop in a charming village, while by night you’ll moonlight as a dungeon explorer, slaying monsters and uncovering secrets.
Not only does Moonlighter look gorgeous with its vivid colors and cute graphics, but it combines the best of both worlds with its Zelda-style dungeons (yes, you can play Zelda on your PC too) and trading in your shop. The original soundtrack adds a chilled-out vibe that will see you sink many hours into this title.
8. Raji: An Ancient Epic
This action-adventure title is one of the most visually stunning mobile games from Netflix, and it’s packed with lore based on Hindu mythology and an emotionally-charged narrative.
You play as Raji, a circus performer on a quest to save her kidnapped brother – but along the way, you accidentally get embroiled in a war between demons and gods. The game is an addictive mix of platforming and combat, with magical weapons to unlock and intriguing environments to explore, from majestic temples to lakeside fortresses. You’ll be drawn in by the graphics, but stay for the mythology, rich storytelling, and varied combat.
For Story-Driven Game Lovers
9. Kentucky Route Zero
We won’t tell you much about Kentucky Route Zero, as it’s a surreal interactive story that you have to experience for yourself.
Across five distinct chapters, the game tells the story of a trucker and the strange characters he encounters as he tries to cross Kentucky’s Route Zero. Rather than being linear, the narrative loops so once you reach the end, story elements tie back to the beginning. Add in a dreamlike, minimalistic art style and choices that have consequences, and you’ll have yourself a unique and enjoyable time, if you don’t mind all the reading.
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10. Twelve Minutes
Twelve Minutes is a must-play if you want a narrative-driven game with mystery, time travel, and crime combined. You’re home with your wife one stormy evening when a mysterious visitor arrives unannounced. Things go wrong and this quickly spirals into the worst night of your life, but then… time loops.
Every twelve minutes, the loop resets. Make smart decisions to survive the night, and figure out what’s causing the loop – and how you can stop it.
Featuring engaging voice acting from Willem Dafoe, James McAvoy, and Daisy Ridley to bring the characters to life, this simple yet at times frustrating game will take you far longer than 12 minutes to complete, and it will stick with you long after the end credits roll.
11. Before Your Eyes
With Before Your Eyes, Netflix has created something unique: a game you control by blinking. Is it a bit of a novelty? Yes. But is it fun to play? Also yes. In this first-person adventure game, you’ll play as a soul sent back from the afterlife to relive your life’s most precious moments.
As you blink you’ll move through memories of family, love, and your career as an artist. With full voice acting, a tear-jerking narrative, and charming graphics, Before Your Eyes is well worth your attention.
We hope you’ve found the perfect game, or games for you on this roundup of the best mobile games that come free with your Netflix account. Want to game with your partner? Then check out all the games we’re playing with our non-gamer SOs this year. Or get your friends in on the action with the best Steam multiplayer games.
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