Netflix's game catalogue is often overlooked - but plenty are worth your time

Few seem to have noticed, but Netflix is quietly building a service that’s home to the best in mobile games – and one that hints at something bigger on the horizon.

Yes, we’ve seen these Silicon Valley types trying to ‘do games’ before. Google tried and quickly failed with Stadia. Apple Arcade is…good, but fading fast. Amazon, meanwhile, seems to be all over the place with its MMO, steaming service Luna and handful of other projects.

Netflix is different, though. Its primary business is entertainment, not to sell ads (Google), phones (Apple) or offer free next-day delivery on slight variations of things you’ve already bought (Amazon). And you can see that rather more discerning eye in the first batch of Netflix games, which have all arrived in the last 18 months. There’s now over 50 in total, and more added every week or so.