Netflix is expanding its catalog of TV-compatible mobile experiences with Netflix Minigolf, a chaotic party game that turns your smartphone into a controller. The title joins a growing wave of phone-as-controller releases arriving for mobile and TV platforms, utilizing local screen sharing and device pairing to bring couch co-op directly to living rooms.
Quick Facts
- Platforms: Mobile (iOS and Android) and TV
- Core mechanic: Use your phone as a controller to play minigolf on your TV
- Themes: Stranger Things, Squid Game, and an upcoming KPop Demon Hunters update
- Monetization: Features no ads and no in-game purchases
Chaotic Minigolf Across Netflix Franchises
The core premise of Netflix Minigolf centers around themed golf courses inspired by major Netflix intellectual properties. Players can putt their way through Squid Game's deadly arenas or navigate courses while Stranger Things Demogorgons actively interfere with the ball's trajectory.
Beyond standard putting, the gameplay leans heavily into party-style sabotage. Players can pull off pranks to disrupt their opponents' shots during matches. Character selection pulls from recognizable faces across the Netflix library, letting participants choose everyone from Eleven to Queen Charlotte. Additionally, a KPop Demon Hunters update is slated to arrive soon.
How the Phone-as-Controller Setup Works
Designed specifically for shared spaces, Netflix Minigolf supports up to three players. The setup process requires turning on the game via a television, linking connected phones to Netflix, and picking characters before starting a match. According to launch details, the release requires no extra hardware beyond the television and mobile devices, and it ships completely free of ads and in-game purchases.