Netflix Game Controller
Is Netflix Game Controller free? Service / Storefront.
Pricing: The controller app itself is entirely free with no purchases, but it only controls games that require an existing paid Netflix membership, so it has no standalone use without that subscription.
The controller app costs nothing, but it has no meaningful standalone use: it exists to control games that are included with a paid Netflix membership. Reviewers like the phone-as-controller idea when it works, but freezing and connection problems can derail a game quickly.
- Reviewers like being able to use a phone instead of buying a separate game controller.
- Families praise the multiplayer game-night experience.
- The controller itself does not add another fee on top of Netflix.
- A paid Netflix membership is required to access the games the controller is built for.
- The app has essentially no standalone purpose without Netflix's game service.
- Reviewers report games freezing or glitching within seconds.
- Accidentally leaving the app can disrupt hosting and force users to reconnect.
The controller app itself is entirely free with no purchases, but it only controls games that require an existing paid Netflix membership, so it has no standalone use without that subscription.
- Free controller app with no in-app purchases
- Turns your phone into a game controller for Netflix games
- No ads or extra fees on top of Netflix
It's game time! Play games instantly on Netflix with the Netflix Game Controller. No gadgets or gizmos needed: Once you install this mobile app, you can use your phone or tablet as a controller to play games on TV, or through your computer browser by visiting Netflix.com. Swipe, tap, type, draw and steer right from your phone. Once you're set up, the party starts. Plan a group game night to enjoy multiplayer party games with friends and family, or dive into brain-teasing puzzle games and solo adventures. Whether you're relaxing on the couch or taking a break at your desk (we won't tell your boss), you'll have a whole world of games at your fingertips. Let the fun begin! A few games to try on your TV or computer today: OVERCOOKED! ALL YOU CAN EAT Team up with friends as you rush to slice, stir and serve your way through an endless stream of orders. Can you keep your cool in the kitchen? PICTIONARY: GAME NIGHT Draw 'til you drop — or one of your friends guesses what you're sketching — in this hilarious and fast-paced spin on the classic group game. LEGO PARTY! Play minigames and hunt for gold together through Challenge Zones in this BAFTA award-winning family game. Dodge dragons and flying roast turkeys! BOGGLE PARTY Race against the clock to find words (the longer, the better) in a jumbled-up letter grid. Play daily puzzles solo or party with up to eight players. Games are included in your Netflix membership, with no ads or extra fees. The Netflix Game Controller app is compatible across most mobile and tablet devices.