The best free mobile games that come with a Netflix account

With over 75 games to choose from – most of which you usually pay full price – you're probably wondering where to start. The article has selected games from many different genres, so whether you love puzzle games, adventure games or some spooky games, you will find something to play here.

For people who like to solve puzzles

1. Desta: The Memories Between

What do you get when you combine heartwarming storytelling and sweet art style with engaging puzzles? Desta: The Memories Between contains challenging puzzles, with a warm and relatable story, following Desta, a young man who returns to his old home and experiences some touching moments.

Desta is very easy to play, you need to complete many chapters in one go, making it difficult to put your phone down.

2. Storyteller

Despite the short two-hour playtime and little replay value, there's still a lot to love about Storyteller. One of the most unique puzzle games around, Storyteller's excellent gameplay and story make it stand out with many funny and sad moments throughout.

With simple drag and drop controls, Storyteller is a relaxing experience suitable for all ages.

3. Lucky Luna

Lucky Luna is a puzzle game with simple swipe controls, where the mission is to collect as many pearls as possible. Despite this simplicity, there are still fun secrets to discover and you'll need to spend quite a bit of time to 100% complete all the levels.

The cute purple-haired fox protagonist and retro style ensure that Lucky Luna will appeal to those nostalgic for old Nintendo DS games.

For those who love spooky things

4. Into the Dead 2: Unleashed

There are plenty of zombie games to play on your phone, but Into the Dead is one of the most fun titles out there. Netflix has added some interesting elements to Into the Dead 2: Unleashed, making this auto-running zombie survival game stand out.

The aim of the game is to save your family and use any weapons you can find to survive the apocalypse. Add in stories as well as daily and special event modes, and this is a truly engaging mobile game.

5. Ghost Detective

Ghost Detective is a mysterious hidden object game set in New Orleans. You play as the ghost of detective Tessa Robinson. The mission is to solve your own murder, with the help of your sister Angela, who can talk to ghosts.

You will need to solve many mysterious puzzles and find hidden objects in a variety of levels from easy to difficult, encountering other ghosts along the way.

6. Oxenfree

Even though Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is out now, we recommend playing the first game before diving into the equally thrilling sequel. Oxenfree takes on a classic 80s setting and Stranger Things feels like a spooky game set on an abandoned island.

You are Alex, a teenager who along with his friends visited an island that accidentally released a supernatural power that caused a mysterious time loop. Not only does Oxenfree's unique visual style look great, but the gameplay where your choices actually matter ensures you'll be immersed in the story. There's a fun original soundtrack that you'll also want to download on Spotify once you're done playing.

For those who love exploration

7. Moonlighter

In this action RPG, you play as Will, a store owner with lofty dreams of becoming a monster-slaying hero. During the day, you run your shop in a village, and at night, you become a dungeon explorer, slaying monsters and uncovering secrets.

Moonlighter looks gorgeous with its vibrant colors and cute graphics. The original soundtrack adds a relaxing feeling that will keep you immersed for hours in this game.

8. Raji: An Ancient Epic

This action-adventure title is one of Netflix's most visually stunning mobile games, based on Hindu mythology and an emotional story.

You play as Raji, a circus performer on a mission to save his kidnapped brother – but along the way, you accidentally become embroiled in a war between demons and gods. The game is an addictive combination of platforming and combat, with magical weapons to unlock and fascinating environments to explore, from majestic temples to lakeside fortresses. You will be attracted by the graphics but still pay attention to the mythology, rich storytelling, and varied combat.

For those who love story-driven games

9. Kentucky Route Zero

Kentucky Route Zero is a surreal interactive story that you must experience for yourself.

Across five separate chapters, the game tells the story of a trucker and the strange characters he meets while trying to cross Kentucky's Route Zero. Add in a minimalist, dreamlike art style and decisive choices, and you have yourself a fun time playing the game.

10. Twelve Minutes

Twelve Minutes is a game not to be missed if you want a story-driven game that combines mystery, time travel, and crime. You are at home with your wife on a stormy evening when a mysterious guest arrives without warning. Things go awry and this quickly leads to the worst night of your life, but then… time repeats itself.

Every 12 minutes, the loop is reset. Make smart decisions to survive the night and find what's causing the loop, as well as how you can stop it.

With the engaging voices of Willem Dafoe, James McAvoy and Daisy Ridley bringing the characters to life, this simple but sometimes frustrating game will take you over 12 minutes to complete and it will stay with you for a long time. after the end.

11. Before Your Eyes

With Before Your Eyes, Netflix created something unique: A game you control by blinking your eyes. In this first-person adventure game, you play as a soul sent back from the afterlife to relive the most precious moments of your life.

When you blink, you'll flash through memories of family, love, and your career as an artist. With full voice acting, tear-jerking storytelling, and captivating graphics, Before Your Eyes is well worth the experience.

Samuel Daniel

Update 20 February 2024