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Games on TV and on Netflix.com

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 a selection of devices (see "Required setup" below). 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.

How to find games on TV and on Netflix.com

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  • If you see a games row in the Netflix app on your smart TV, it means your account is in the beta and your device meets the hardware requirements.

  • You can play games directly from the games row or the Games tab. The Games tab is located on the left side of your screen under the Netflix navigation menu. Click the controller icon to find and explore more available games.

    Depending on your device, you might see only mobile games or both games on TV and mobile games in the Games tab.

    Note: Mobile games on TV aren't playable on TV, but can be downloaded and played on a mobile phone or tablet. All mobile games are included with your membership. No ads, no extra fees, and no in-app purchases.

  • Choose the game you want to play, and select the Play Game button.

  • You'll need to pair a mobile device to control gameplay. This is a quick process where you scan a QR code on your TV with the mobile device that you'll use as a controller. Just follow the steps on the screen.

  • Some additional notes about using the phone controller:

    • You don't need to be signed in to any particular Netflix account on your phone.

    • Any Netflix account data or information will not be shared as it’s not involved in using the game controller.

  • After you’ve paired your controller, the game should start.

  • If you're on Netflix.com on Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser and see a games row on the home screen, it means your account is in the beta and your device meets the hardware requirements.

  • A Keyboard and mouse or game controller app is required to play

  • Click on the game you want to play, and click on the Play Game button.

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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:

    • Amazon Fire TV streaming media players

    • Chromecast with Google TV

    • LG Smart TVs

    • Roku devices and TVs (models)

    • Samsung Smart TVs

    • Nvidia Shield TV

    • Xfinity 4k devices

    • Xumo devices and TVs

Note: You may need to install the latest updates for your TV and the Netflix app.

  • A stable internet connection. We recommend download speeds of 10 Mbps or higher.

  • A computer with mouse or trackpad and keyboard.

  • Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser.

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.

  1. On your TV, select a game you want to play, then select Play Game.

  2. Using your phone or tablet, open the camera app and point it at the TV to scan the QR code.

  3. Tap the link that appears. If you don’t have the Netflix app yet, you will be taken to its download page.

    1. Tap Install. Once the app is installed, tap Open.

    2. Sign into your Netflix account.

    3. Scan the QR code using your camera app again.

  4. 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.

  1. On your TV, select a game you want to play, then select Play Game.

  2. Using your iPhone or iPad, open the camera app and point it at the TV to scan the QR code.

  3. Tap the link that appears. If you don’t have the Netflix Game Controller app yet, you will be taken to its download page.

    1. Tap Install. Once the app is installed, tap Open.

    2. Scan the QR code using your camera app again.

  4. 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:

Help ghostly bears find peace in this relaxing sequel to the beloved role-playing game where kindness rules and new friends, crafts and mysteries await.

Genre: Simulation

Number of players: Multiplayer

Cloud saves: Yes, across Mobile, TV and Netflix.com

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 (US), French, Italian, German, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Turkish, Chinese (Traditional)

Developer: Spry Fox, Hidden Path

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.

Genre: Adventure / Action / Role Playing

Number of players: Single player

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and Netflix.com

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: 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.

Genre: Puzzle

Number of players: Single player

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English

Developer: Amber Studio

Goggles up, drills down! Watch out for that hot molten magma and other pesky obstacles while you’re mining for gems in this wacky arcade game.

Genre: Arcade

Number of players: Single player

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English

Developer: Pipeworks

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.

Genre: Card Game / Strategy

Number of players: Single player

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English

Developer: Devolver Digital, Nerial Limited

Your decisions on the throne shape high-stakes negotiations, military alliances and more in this game continuation inspired by Han dynasty history.

Genre: Card Game / Strategy

Number of players: Single player

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English

Developer: Devolver Digital, Nerial Limited

Genre: Arcade

Number of players: Single player

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English

Developer: Tech Lab

Something's amiss in the world of fairy tales. Set things right by magically bringing words to life to solve puzzles in this narrative adventure game.

Genre: Interactive Story / Puzzle

Number of players: Single player

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English

Developer: Dreams Uncorporated

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.

Genre: Interactive Story / Puzzle

Number of players: Single player

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English

Developer: Playdigious, Happy Volcano

Genre: Casual/ Puzzle

Number of players: Single player

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and on Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish, Portuguese (BR), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Turkish, Chinese (Traditional)

Developer: Next Games, a Netflix Studio

Blast away creepy-crawlies before they get you! This fresh reboot of the iconic Atari arcade game offers new challenges, power-ups and a two-player mode.

Genre: Arcade

Number of players: 2 players

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and on Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English (US), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Turkish, Russian

Developer: Atari, Digital Eclipse , SneakyBox

Blast your way to the depths of the Red Planet. Move fast and make every shot count in this update of the classic Atari action game.

Genre: Arcade

Number of players: 2 players

Cloud saves: Yes, across TV and on Netflix.com

Resolution: Up to 720p (HD)

Age rating: All ages

Languages: English (US), French, Italian, German, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Turkish, Polish, Russian

Developer: Atari, Digital Eclipse, SneakyBox

Exiting games

  • 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

Resetting modem and device, 30-sec timer, cable unplugged.

  1. Turn off your device, then unplug your modem and router from power.

  2. After 30 seconds, plug in your modem and router.

  3. Wait 1 minute, then turn on your device.

  4. 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.

  • Contact us for more help.

Information Collection and Processing

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.

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