The combination seemed strange, but it ultimately turned out to be real: Netflix includes Android games in its subscription. That you have one of these mobiles and you want to download each of the titles on the platform? Well, they already appear in your application: we explain how to get to them to install from Stranger Things to an original card solitaire.
Talking about streaming platforms implies giving prominence to Netflix, not in vain was the service that opened the door to everyone else. Own series, third-party series, movies and even interactive content: Netflix allows you to choose the destination in certain series and movies. But it was not enough, the company wanted to give its subscribers a higher level of interaction. Android games are the answer to that concern.
The game carousel now available in the app
When Netflix announced that it was releasing Android games on its platform, we all went to its app to try to download them. The problem is that have not been available in it until now; even though they could be downloaded directly from Google Play.
Netflix games don’t run directly in your app, it serves as a mere launcher for these apps. Therefore, there are two ways to get hold of all the titles: search for them directly in the Android store or click on the links in the Netflix application. The destination is the same: each of the titles is installed as an Android app.
Let’s see the process:
- Make sure you have the Netflix app updated to the latest version available.
- Access your Netflix application for Android. Games are not available on iPhone (There are no iOS versions, at least for now).
- Scroll down the cover until you see the “Mobile Games” carousel.
- Choose any of those that Netflix puts at your fingertips. At the time of writing, there are five available.
- Netflix offers you a file for each game with a description and different information, such as the minimum age or if the game needs Internet to work. Press on “Download game“to install it.
- The Google Play store will open. Click on “Install” and it will download to your phone.
All Netflix games are complete, have no advertising or in-app purchases. And, of course, they are free: are included in your subscription to the platform. In order to play you need to log into the games with your Netflix account.
What do you want to download the collection without going through Netflix? Here are the relevant links to the Google Play Store along with a short description of each game.
- Stranger Things 3: The Game. Retro graphics for an adventure centered on the plot of the third season.
- Stranger Things: 1984. Action and adventure game based on the franchise that also boasted the 8-bit pixelated style.
- Card Blast. Puzzle game based on poker cards with a certain Candy Crush air.
- Shooting Hoops. Simple casual game in which you have to throw basketballs to beat the levels.
- Teeter (Up). Game of puzzles and physics where you have to put patience avoiding obstacles until you sneak the ball.