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

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon Digs Out of Netflix Games

Unfortunately, the delightful puzzle game, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, is leaving Netflix Games. This news, announced by developer Yacht Club Games, follows the recent positive announcement of 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 such as Steam, Switch, and PlayStation 4.

The silver lining? Yacht Club Games is actively exploring additional distribution options. A standalone mobile release is a strong possibility, though a precise timeframe remains uncertain.

The Subscription Service Conundrum

The departure of Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon highlights a key risk inherent in subscription gaming services: reduced ownership. Players have even less control over their games than in traditional digital purchases. When a title is removed, players are reliant on the developer to ensure its future availability.

Yacht Club Games likely has several avenues open to them, provided there are no contractual restrictions following their departure from Netflix Games. We anticipate the possibility of a return, perhaps in 2025.

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