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Games on TV and on PCs/Macs through Netflix.com is a beta experience available to a subset of members in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Mexico, France, Italy, and Germany on select devices. Through this beta, we're testing our game streaming technology and controller to make games playable across all devices where you enjoy Netflix.
If you have a games row when browsing Netflix on your TV or in a web browser on Netflix.com, it means your account is in the beta and your device meets the hardware requirements.
Required setup
If you're in the beta and want to play, select an option below to see other requirements:
A stable internet connection. We recommend a wired connection with download speeds of 10 Mbps or higher.
A mobile device to be used as a game controller through the Netflix Game Controller app on iPhone or iPad or the Netflix App on Android.
One of select supported devices from our initial partners:
How to connect your phone or tablet to use as a game controller
You'll need to use your mobile phone or tablet as a controller while playing games on TV and on Netflix.com. Other controllers aren't supported at this time.
On your TV, select a game you want to play, then select Play Game.
Using your phone or tablet, open the camera app and point it at the TV to scan the QR code.
Tap the link that appears. If you don’t have the Netflix app yet, you will be taken to its download page.
Tap Install. Once the app is installed, tap Open.
Sign into your Netflix account.
Scan the QR code using your camera app again.
Your controller and TV will now be connected and the game will start.
Note:You'll need to scan the QR code using your mobile device each time you start a game.
On your TV, select a game you want to play, then select Play Game.
Using your iPhone or iPad, open the camera app and point it at the TV to scan the QR code.
Tap the link that appears. If you don’t have the Netflix Game Controller app yet, you will be taken to its download page.
Tap Install. Once the app is installed, tap Open.
Scan the QR code using your camera app again.
Your controller and TV will now be connected and the game will start.
Note:You'll need to scan the QR code using your mobile device each time you start a game.
Available games
Games currently available on TV and on Netflix.com:
Slay monsters and save innocents to break a dark curse. Choose with care, great knight — every move you make in this gory game reaps consequences.
Age rating: Go to the the game’s detail page on your TV or browser to check the age rating.
Languages: English
Developer: Dotemu, Berzerk Studio, Shipmates
A fun night partying takes a supernatural turn for the teens of Camena High. Unlock the mysteries of a ghostly rift in this choice-driven thriller.
Genre: Adventure
Number of players: Single player
Cloud saves: Yes, across all Netflix versions on TV, Netflix.com, iPhone and iPad, and Android.
Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)
Age rating: Go to the the game’s detail page on your TV or browser to check the age rating.
Languages: English
Developer: Night School Studio, a Netflix Game Studio
Where one goes, the other follows. Guide mysterious twins through a world of evolving landscapes and mind-bending puzzles in this brain teaser of a game.
What kind of monarch are you? Field a deluge of requests from your subjects to find out. But beware — your choices will make or break the family legacy.
In this game, you're somewhere between life and death. Dig deep into memories and other clues in a dark suburbia to unlock the mystery behind your fate.
On TV: Using your mobile device controller, press the Netflix button , then select Exit Game. Or, using your TV remote, press the back button, then select Exit Game.
On Netflix.com: Press Shift+Tab on your keyboard, then click Exit Game. If using your mobile device controller, press the Netflix button , then select Exit Game.
Game maintenance
Games on TV and on Netflix.com might be temporarily unavailable while we perform updates or fixes. If you get a message that says, "We can't play games right now" or if a game you want to play is missing from your games row, unfortunately, it means the game is undergoing maintenance. Try playing the game again later.
Troubleshooting/Issues
Since Games on TV and on Netflix.com is a beta experience, you may experience some issues. These options may help fix common problems:
While playing a game, you might get a message that says, "Your connection is unstable." If this message happens often or doesn't go away, follow these steps.
Restart your home network
Turn off your device, then unplug your modem and router from power.
After 30 seconds, plug in your modem and router.
Wait 1 minute, then turn on your device.
Try Netflix again.
Note:Some devices, modems, and routers might take longer to reconnect to the Internet.
When starting a game, you might get a message that says, "Too many people are playing games on your account right now."
To fix the problem, on another device in your household playing a game on TV or on Netflix.com, stop playing the game or close the Netflix app, then try again.
When starting a game, you might get a message that says, "Too many people are playing right now." This can happen if demand for this game is high. Try playing the game again later.
Report a problem or share feedback
Your feedback is critical to help us improve your experience. To report a problem or share feedback you can:
Provide feedback after you exit a game session, through your mobile device controller or keyboard and mouse.
In addition to what is described in the Netflix Privacy Statement, when you use Games on TV and on Netflix.com, we automatically receive and store information about the Netflix app, device, and the Netflix account (if you are logged in) used to play the game. If you use a mobile device as a controller, the gameplay information is linked to the Netflix account on which the Netflix Game on TV is running. We use this information in accordance with the Netflix Privacy Statement.