Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Digs its Way Out of Netflix Games
Unfortunately, following the positive news about Squid Game: Unleashed becoming free-to-play, Netflix Games users face a setback. Yacht Club Games has announced that Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon will be removed from the Netflix Games platform.
The developers confirmed this news on Twitter, reassuring players that the game will remain accessible on other platforms including the Nintendo Switch, Steam, and PlayStation 4. This is likely little consolation to those who initially discovered the game through Netflix.
However, there's a glimmer of hope. Yacht Club Games stated they are exploring additional distribution options. A standalone mobile release, independent of Netflix, seems a likely possibility, though a precise timeframe remains uncertain.
A Poignant Reminder
The departure of Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon highlights a key risk inherent in subscription gaming services: reduced ownership compared to traditional digital purchases. When games are removed, players are entirely reliant on the developer to ensure future availability.
Assuming no contractual restrictions prevent it, Yacht Club Games likely has various avenues to re-release the title. We anticipate the possibility of a return sometime in 2025.
In the interim, numerous alternative gaming options exist. Check out our latest list of top mobile games for more suggestions!
