Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is leaving Netflix, but the devs are exploring options to keep it available on mobile

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Digs its Way Out of Netflix Games

Unfortunately, the delightful roguelike puzzle game, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, is leaving Netflix Games. This news, announced by developer Yacht Club Games, follows the recent positive news about Squid Game: Unleashed becoming free-to-play.

While this is disappointing for Netflix subscribers who enjoyed the game, Yacht Club Games assures players that Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon will remain accessible on other platforms, including Switch, Steam, and PlayStation 4.

The silver lining? Yacht Club Games is actively exploring additional distribution options. A standalone mobile release seems likely, although a precise timeframe remains unclear.

The Subscription Service Conundrum

The departure of Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon highlights a key risk inherent in subscription gaming services: reduced ownership and reliance on developers for continued access. Unlike purchasing a game outright, subscription services offer temporary access, leaving players vulnerable to title removals.

Yacht Club Games likely has several avenues open to them, assuming no contractual restrictions prevent a swift return to other platforms. We can anticipate further announcements, potentially in 2025.

In the interim, numerous other games are available. Check out our latest list of top mobile games for some alternative entertainment!