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

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is leaving Netflix Games. Developer Yacht Club Games announced the departure, stating they are exploring alternative distribution options. The game will remain accessible on Steam, Switch, and PlayStation 4.

This news follows the recent positive announcement of Squid Game: Unleashed becoming free-to-play. While Yacht Club confirmed the game's continued availability on other platforms, this is undoubtedly disappointing for those who initially played it through Netflix.

However, Yacht Club is actively seeking new avenues for the game's distribution. A standalone mobile release is a likely possibility, though a precise timeframe remains uncertain.

A Bittersweet Farewell

The removal highlights a key risk inherent in subscription gaming services: reduced player ownership. Upon removal, players are entirely reliant on the developer to ensure future access.

Yacht Club Games likely has open options, provided there are no contractual restrictions following their departure from Netflix Games. We can anticipate potential future availability, possibly in 2025.

In the interim, numerous other gaming options exist. Check out our latest list of top mobile games for some fresh alternatives!