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Netflix is dipping its hands into gaming with the rollout of its mobile games to users worldwide.

The new service is accessible to subscribers using Android devices. There are no in-app purchases and additional fees, making it all the more attractive to members.

Users can access the games “Stranger Things: 1984,” “Stranger Things 3: The Game,” “Card Blast,” “Teeter Up,” and “Shooting Hoops.”

These games were already available to users based in Spain, Italy, and Poland prior to the global launch.

Competition among video streaming platforms has intensified during the pandemic, with demand leaping significantly as lockdowns forced people to stay at home for extended periods.

During this time, rivals such as Disney+ and HBO Max have moved aggressively in a bid to capture a big chunk of the market hungry for more content.

Netflix is looking to diversify by branching into gaming to broaden its reach and penetrate the booming billion-dollar industry.

It was in July when Netflix publicized its foray into gaming, with the company eyeing to produce games inspired by some of the hit series on the platform.

To prove it's serious in its new venture, the company hired seasoned video game producer Mike Verdu from Facebook to oversee Netflix's gaming group.

Netflix also acquired video game developer Night School Studio to help produce games under the company's brand.

Sounds cool, right? But before you started playing, take a look at some of the Filipino movies that have made their way to Netflix Philippines in 2020.