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Netflix is delving further into the world of video games, offering a solid library of free games to its subscribers. Some of the notable titles include Oxenfree 2, Kentucky Route Zero, and Immortality. Now, the streaming giant is taking its gaming ambitions a step further by experimenting with game streaming.

Netflix’s game streaming service will function similarly to Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming and Sony’s PlayStation Plus Premium, allowing players to jump right into a game without the need for downloading it first. This means users can play games directly from remote servers.

Unlike Xbox and PlayStation, Netflix doesn’t have a dedicated game controller. However, the company recently launched an iOS app that transforms iPhones into GameCube-esque controllers, providing a convenient way to play games streamed to the TV.

Games can be accessed through supported TVs, Chromecast, Roku, or via the Netflix website on PC or Mac using a keyboard and mouse.

Currently, the game streaming beta is limited to a small number of members in the UK and Canada, primarily testing the service on TVs. However, support for PC and Mac will be introduced in the following weeks as part of the beta phase aimed at improving the user experience over time.

The beta test includes two games: Molehew’s Mining Adventure, a gem-mining arcade game, and the highly acclaimed Oxenfree. Netflix acquired Oxenfree developers Night School Studio in 2021.

Furthermore, there have been reports that Netflix is also working on a AAA PC game, rumored to be a first- or third-person shooter developed using Unreal Engine. With the introduction of game streaming, players may soon have the opportunity to try out fast-paced shooters on their TV using touch interface controllers.

Netflix’s expansion into game streaming demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing a diverse range of entertainment options to its subscribers.

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