Netflix starts rolling out games for Android users, will let subscribers play directly from app

The Netflix games will be available to all subscribers without any extra fee, but there are only five of them.

Netflix is no longer just a video streaming service. It has officially announced its foray into gaming - something that loosely brings the company a step closer to competing with rivals such as Google. All subscribers of Netflix can play the five mobile games that the company has initially introduced, on their Android phones or tablets, while iOS users will have to wait for a little, but a specific date is not available.

“We’re in the early days of creating a great gaming experience, and we’re excited to take you on this journey with us,” said Mike Verdu, vice president of Game Development at Netflix, in a statement. “Whether you’re craving a casual game you can start from scratch or an immersive experience that lets you dig deeper into your favorite stories, we want to begin to build a library of games that offers something for everyone,” he added.