13 best Netflix games to play on smartphones

We all know that Netflix offers tons of great movies and TV shows, but did you know that your Netflix subscription includes access to Android and iOS games? These games cost nothing extra and have no ads or in-app purchases - something very rare in mobile games today.

However, not all Netflix smartphone games are of equal quality. To help you decide which games are worth your time, Quan trimang.com has compiled a list of the best Netflix mobile games across all genres.

What is Netflix's mobile game?

Netflix mobile games are premium games that you can play on your mobile device, as long as you're an active Netflix subscriber. They're completely free of ads and in-app purchases, meaning you can play them without interruptions, being asked to upgrade, or encountering limited functionality.

For years, Netflix's monopoly on movies and TV shows has made the platform one of the world's largest streaming services. However, in 2021, Netflix made its first foray into gaming, releasing a number of mobile games for existing subscribers. In the beginning, Netflix's mobile games were terrible, but times have changed.

The games are available on both Android and iOS, and if you own a Chromebook or tablet they're available on those devices too. Most can be played offline, ensuring you don't waste data playing mobile games when you're out and about.

What games does Netflix offer?

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Netflix offers many mobile games across many genres. There are dozens of games available, and Netflix regularly adds new titles.

Generally, the genres covered are Action, Adventure, Arcade, Card, Educational, Music, Party, Puzzle, Racing, Role-Playing, Simulation, Sports, Strategy and Tabletop.

There are famous names like Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider, Sonic the Hedgehog, World of Goo, Rainbow Six, LEGO, Cut the Rope and Farming Simulator.

Some games are actually original titles, based on Netflix's own television series. These include Stranger Things: 1984, Money Heist: Ultimate Choice, Netflix Stories: Love Is Blind, Narcos: Cartel Wars Unlimited and The Queen's Gambit Chess.

The best Netflix mobile games

1. Krispee Street

Krispee Street is based on a fun webcomic. This hidden object game has a charming, colorful 2D art style and engaging sounds.

Your aim is to find hundreds of characters and objects scattered across many levels. When you discover them, you earn coins that you can exchange for collectible cards. There are also daily challenges and a zen mode for endless scavenger hunts.

2. Wonderputt Forever

Wonderputt Forever is not your ordinary mini-golf game. The first thing that strikes you is the incredible geometric art, filled with vivid details, creating innovative courses that blend reality with fantasy.

Finally, when you hit the ball on the last hole, after applying the right level of power and avoiding obstacles, the course will move to the next stage - deforested forests, amazing structures monstrosity was built - it was like you were witnessing the birth of a civilization.

3. Bowling Ballers

Bowling Ballers is a game that moves constantly. You control a bowling ball and your goal is to knock down as many pins as possible while collecting coins, jumping on ramps, flying in planes, skateboarding and more mayhem.

There's also a level-based mode if you want to experience the feeling of progressing, meeting level goals to unlock the next level. Bowling Ballers is a great mobile game to kill time.

4. Asphalt Xtreme

Asphalt Xtreme is a thrilling, fast-paced racing game that lets you drive a wide variety of vehicles, all of which can be upgraded and customized.

There are hundreds of challenges and events for you to experience, with 8-player races taking place in forests, mountains and sand dunes. If you love speed, play this game.

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5. This Is a True Story

This Is a True Story puts you in the shoes of someone who must overcome great obstacles to find a precious natural resource, water.

It is a narrative puzzle game, with a focus on telling a story through hand-drawn art and basic side-scrolling gameplay. The game is short and especially engaging because it is based on real-life interviews.

6. Townsmen

Townsmen is a city-building game set in medieval times where you have to build a kingdom from scratch. Keep your fields fertile to grow food, your workers happy to harvest ingredients, and your settlers protected and entertained.

With lots of buildings to choose from, different types of characters with different needs, weather changes and natural disasters, and a complex economy, there's a lot to keep you occupied when playing this game.

7. Arcanium

Arcanium is a realistic, fantasy strategy card game. You choose your favorite hero, in a world that mixes magic and technology, and must form a team to save the land of Arzu from destruction by the evil Akhan the Calamity.

This is a single-player experience, but AI companions make it feel like a team adventure; especially since you have to build connections between your fellow players, play the right cards, and invest in the necessary upgrades.

8. Into the Dead 2

Do you think you can survive the apocalypse? In Into the Dead 2, you can find out, as you battle hordes of the evolving undead in an action game bursting with excitement and intrigue. You will need to upgrade your weapons.

This is an autorun game, so don't expect the quality of Telltale's The Walking Dead (a great adventure game).

9. Moonlighter

Moonlighter is an action role-playing game that first launched in 2018 on platforms such as Windows, PS4 and Xbox One. Now it's available as a mobile game exclusively through Netflix, and it's one you shouldn't miss, especially if you're looking for a long-lasting experience.

You play as Will, a salesman by day and a dungeon crawler by night. You must master combat strategy to find treasure, defeat enemies, and upgrade your shop. And don't forget to help your village prosper at the same time!

10. Relic Hunters: Rebels

Relic Hunters: Rebels is an exciting pixel game that combines shooting with RPG elements. Fight enemies and collect items, then craft your arsenal. You may have played Relic Hunters before, but Rebels marks the series' mobile debut, available only on Netflix.

Jimmy, Ace, Pinkyy and Raff are four battle heroes, each with their own unique personality and abilities, and their goal is to help the four tribes work together to bring down the dastardly Duncan Empire.

11. Kentucky Route Zero

Kentucky Route Zero is a stylish point-and-click game entirely focused on story and mood. In the game, you guide a truck driver through a secret highway, discovering strange locations and their inhabitants - revealing too much could ruin the many magical surprises that await Friend.

This is a text-heavy game, often slow and always fickle, which means it won't be for everyone, but there's no denying it's a unique and memorable experience.

12. Oxenfree

The setting in Oxenfree is that you accidentally open a ghostly portal while hanging out with friends on an old military island. You play as a teenager named Alex, guiding her through challenges to discover the secrets of the island.

If you're a fan of dialogue-based games where your decisions have real impact or you like the vibe of Netflix's Stranger Things, then Oxenfree is perfect for you.

13. Spiritfarer

In Spiritfarer, you play as a ferry operator, collecting resources to upgrade your ship and taking care of your passengers.

With adorable characters and a stellar soundtrack, you'll spend hours in Spiritfarer. It's also one of the best games for the Steam Deck, if you enjoy gaming on Valve's handheld devices.

These aren't the only games on Netflix, but they are some of the best. If you want to see what else is available, just launch the Netflix app and switch to the Games tab. Netflix only launched its Games section with a handful of apps, but it's grown rapidly since then, so check the Games section periodically for the newest offerings.