Netflix is making big moves in gaming, and honestly, it sounds like a game-changer—pun intended. During their Q4 2024 earnings call, co-CEO Greg Peters shared that Netflix is planning to bring couch co-op and party games to our TVs, streamed straight from the cloud. If you’ve been itching for a modern twist on family game night or the old-school TV game show experience, this could be it. Peters himself put it best: “We think of this as a successor to family board game night or an evolution of what the game show on TV used to be.”
Now, we don’t know exactly when these games will launch, but this announcement shows that Netflix is doubling down on its commitment to gaming. If you’ve been following their journey, you’ll know they’ve been dabbling in this space for a while. Back in 2023, they rolled out cloud gaming in beta for a “subset” of subscribers. Expanding into co-op and party games feels like the logical next step—and, let’s be real, a very exciting one.
But that’s not all. Netflix isn’t giving up on what’s been working for them so far. They’re sticking with their narrative-driven games based on their original series and movies, which Peters said are “consistent fan favorites.” And why wouldn’t they be? Netflix has a treasure trove of IP, and the idea of diving deeper into those worlds through games is something a lot of fans (myself included) are here for.
So far, Netflix’s gaming lineup has included free-to-play mobile games for subscribers and TV-streamed games like the indie hit Oxenfree. But with the addition of co-op and party games, they’re taking a big leap into more social, family-friendly territory. It feels like Netflix is building something for everyone, whether you’re into solo storytelling experiences or chaotic nights of button-mashing with friends.