Netflix, the global streaming giant, is set to enhance its mobile gaming offerings for members this May with the addition of five new games. The new games include Sega’s Sonic Mania Plus, which is already available, Jonathan Blow’s platformer Braid, Anniversary Edition (featuring an exclusive level for members), Newfangled’s Paper Trail, and Akiisoft and Devolver Digital’s Katana Zero.
In addition to these games, Netflix Stories is expanding its collection of interactive fiction games inspired by its own shows, with the introduction of Netflix Stories: Virgin River.
Here’s a closer look at the new games:
Sonic Mania Plus (7 May)
Sonic Mania Plus invites players to run, jump, and collect gold rings as Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles in this fast-paced tribute created by and for fans of the iconic franchise. This remixed retro platformer is filled with references and Easter eggs from previous Sonic games, making it the ultimate celebration of the world’s fastest blue hedgehog. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, you can look forward to a dose of ’90s nostalgia and epic new boss fights.
Braid, Anniversary Edition (14 May)
In Braid, Anniversary Edition, players will journey from a city house through a series of interconnected worlds where time behaves in unusual ways, all while searching for a mysterious princess. Along the way, players will delve into memories and regrets that continue to linger. This Anniversary Edition remaster of the award-winning platformer includes 40 new levels (including one exclusive to Netflix members), fully repainted high-resolution graphics, new sound effects, and extensive audio commentary.
Paper Trail (21 May)
Paper Trail, a cozy top-down puzzle adventure that was named Best Mobile Game at the Tokyo Game Show, is set in a foldable paper world. Players will step into the shoes of Paige, a budding academic embarking on her first journey away from home to pursue her studies. This journey will lead players to uncover secrets, explore new areas, meet characters with memorable stories, and solve puzzles by folding the environment and merging the two sides into one.
Netflix Stories: Virgin River (29 May)
Netflix Stories: Virgin River offers players an escape to the comfort and beauty of Virgin River, where unexpected romance and camaraderie await. If you’re stuck in a dead-end job and nursing a broken heart, you know it’s time for a change. When fate leads you to Virgin River, what begins as a short trip evolves into something much more. Interact with your favorite characters and make choices that help you discover what’s been missing in your life: community, fulfillment, and ultimately, true love.
Katana Zero (TBD May)
Katana Zero, known for its 16-bit visuals and retro aesthetics, is a stylish pixel art neo-noir platformer where players take on the role of a samurai assassin in the midst of breakneck action and instant-death combat. Players can attack enemies with their sword or whatever else is at hand, and dodge obstacles to progress to the next level. The game also features conversations that drive the story forward, with players choosing how to respond.