Mobile games
To play, you’ll have to install the game on your device first. You need:
A compatible device:
Android phone or tablet running Android 8.0 or later
iPhone with iOS 15 or later
iPad with iPadOS 15 or later
An active Netflix subscription
An internet connection to download and install the game
Enough storage space on your device
Note:Some Netflix Games have additional requirements. Check the article for a particular game for details.
Android phones & tablets
From the Netflix app
The Netflix app includes a Mobile Games row on the home screen and a Games tab at the bottom.
From the home screen in the app, swipe down to find the Mobile Games row, or tap the Games tab.
Note:Not seeing the Mobile Games row or Games tab? Make sure you have the latest Netflix app version. See How to update the Netflix app on your Android device.
Tap on the game, and tap Get Game. The Play Store will open.
Tap Install.
Depending on the game and your device settings, a Permissions screen may appear. Choose Accept.
The game will download and install. When complete, choose Open.
After a game is installed, you can open it from the Mobile Games row or Games tab in the Netflix app. You can also tap its icon on your device's home screen or in the app drawer.
The game will launch. Tap the Profile icon in the game if you'd like to change to a different profile and start playing!
From the Play Store
You can also search for a game in the Google Play Store.
Open the Play Store and search for the game by name or see all available Netflix games.
Select the game from the search results, and tap Install.
If prompted, tap Continue and then sign in using the email address and the password of your Netflix account
Choose your Netflix profile and start playing!
Netflix games aren't available in Kids profiles. A game may not appear for a profile if the profile’s maturity setting is set below the maturity rating of the game, or if your device isn't compatible with the game.
iPhone & iPad
The Netflix app includes a Mobile Games row on the home screen.
From the home screen in the app, swipe down to find the Mobile Games row.
Note:Not seeing the Mobile Games row? Make sure you have the latest Netflix app version. See How to update the Netflix app on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Tap on the game, and then tap Get Game or Play Game.
Tap Get or the Cloud icon on the App Store banner.
The game will download and install. When complete, tap Open.
After a game is installed, you can open it from the Mobile Games row in the Netflix app, or by tapping its icon on your device's home screen.
From the App Store
You can also search for a game in the App Store.
Open the App Store and search for the game by name or see all available Netflix games.
Select the game from the search results, and tap Get or the Cloud icon.
If prompted to log in, tap Next and then enter your Netflix account email address and password. Select Log in.
Not finding the game you're looking for? See Can't find a Netflix game.
Games on TV and on Netflix.com
Netflix games on TV and Netflix.com is a beta experience available to a subset of members. Through this beta, we're testing our game streaming technology and controller to make games playable across all devices where you enjoy Netflix.
Games on TV
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.
Games on Netflix.com
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.
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.