The library of games that Netflix is building for its subscribers is expanding again in May. The latest injection of mobile titles will bring five new entries, including SEGA’s well-received platformer Sonic Mania Plus, As well as big indie hits like little zero and The braid anniversary edition.
The newly announced games, their launch dates on the subscription platform and brief descriptions can be seen below:
Sonic Mania Plus (May 7)
Run, jump and collect gold rings as Sonic, Tails or Knuckles in this fast-paced homage made by and for fans of the beloved franchise. Experience the ultimate celebration of the world’s fastest blue hedgehog in this retro-remixed platformer full of tie-ins and Easter eggs from past Sonic games. Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike, 90s nostalgia and epic new boss battles await.
Braid, anniversary edition (May 14)
Travel from a townhouse through a series of interconnected worlds where time behaves strangely, searching for an elusive princess. Along the way, you’ll explore memories and regrets that still haunt you. This anniversary edition remaster of the award-winning platformer features 40 new levels (including one exclusive to Netflix members), fully repainted high-resolution graphics, new sound effects and extensive audio commentary.
paper trail (May 21)
Nominated for Best Mobile Game at the Tokyo Game Show, this delightful top-down puzzle adventure takes place in a folding paper world where you play as Paige, a budding academic who leaves home for the first time to continue her studies. In this journey, you will uncover secrets, explore new areas, meet characters with unforgettable stories and solve puzzles by folding the environment and merging the two sides into one.
Netflix Stories: Virgin River (May 29)
Escape to the comfort and beauty of the Virgin River to find romance and camaraderie where you least expect it. Stuck in a dead-end job and nursing a broken heart, you know you need to make a change. When fate leads you to the Virgin River, what starts as a short trip blossoms into 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.
little zero (May TBD)
Admired for its 16-bit visuals and retro aesthetic, in this stylish neo-noir pixel art platformer, you’re a samurai assassin facing blistering action and instant deathmatch. Attack enemies with your sword – or anything else at your disposal – and avoid obstacles to advance to the next level. Choose how you respond in conversations that move the story forward between levels.
The existing selection already includes massive hits such as Classic GTA Games, Hades, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Dead Cells, World of Goo, Immortality, Spiritfarer, Into the Breach, and many others. The titles are available for “Android phones and tablets, and iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.”
The games that Netflix offers to all of its subscribers are “ad-free. No additional fees. No in-app purchases,” with unlimited access offered as long as the membership is active. However, reports suggest that Netflix may look to add ads or additional premium tiers to these games in the future.