OXENFREE: Netflix Edition in IOS

A horror adventure story

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

95/100

Oxenfree is a narrative triumph, and having the full 'Netflix Edition' on mobile makes one of the best indie games of the last decade incredibly accessible. The game’s greatest strength is its dialogue system. Unlike other choice-based games where you wait for a prompt, Oxenfree lets you interrupt, stay silent, or pivot conversations naturally, which makes the relationships between Alex and her friends feel raw and real. The supernatural mystery on Edwards Island is eerie and atmospheric, utilizing radio frequencies as a brilliant gameplay mechanic.

The Netflix Edition includes the 'Signals' content, making it the definitive way to play. The touch controls are perfectly implemented, allowing you to guide Alex and tune her radio with simple swipes. The watercolor-inspired art style and the synth-heavy soundtrack create a haunting vibe that persists long after you finish your first playthrough. It’s a game about trauma, growing up, and ghosts—both the literal and figurative kind. If you have a Netflix subscription, this is a mandatory download.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

Oxenfree is a strange beast. As a 40-year-old who grew up on adventures with actual puzzles, I find the 'walking simulator' label hard to shake here. That said, the writing is sharp—sharper than most of the garbage on the App Store. The way the dialogue flows naturally without pausing the action is a trick more developers should steal. It’s atmospheric as hell, and the 1980s synth-horror vibe hits the right notes. But let's be honest: you're mostly just moving from point A to point B and picking text options. It’s an interactive radio play with a nice coat of paint. If you’re a Netflix subscriber, it’s a high-quality freebie, but don't expect a challenge for your reflexes or your brain. It's an experience, not a game in the classic sense.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Exceptional naturalistic dialogue system
  • Hauntingly beautiful art and sound design
  • Minimal mechanical gameplay
  • Backtracking can feel tedious on a small screen

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional frame drops during heavy visual effects; long load times between island zones.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Adjustable text speed

Audience Fit

Buy if: You value narrative, atmosphere, and character development over action.

Skip if: You need 'gameplay' that involves more than walking and talking.

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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 6 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 4.4.15Tue Aug 12 2025

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.


Available exclusively for Netflix members.

A fun night partying takes a supernatural turn for the teens of Camena High. Unlock the horror, adventure and mysteries of a ghostly rift in this narrative thriller — all the choices are up to you.

The story: Alex is a bright, rebellious teenager who brings her new stepbrother, Jonas, to an overnight party on a strange, old military island. But the senior-year tradition takes a scary turn when she stumbles upon the island’s cryptic past in this World War II-inspired supernatural narrative. GamesBeat calls this award-winning thriller "a big next step for adventure games."

Play this adventure story as Alex and change the narrative with your choices in this thriller:

• Explore a haunted island: The scary secrets simmering just beneath the hauntingly beautiful veneer of Edwards Island will forever change your perception of reality. Are you ready for an adventure?

• Contact the supernatural: Rumor has it that if you stand in just the right spot, you can use a radio to tune into a scary station that doesn't exist on Edwards Island. Turn the radio dial, activating ways to save your friends and communicate with ghosts.

• Forge or destroy bonds — your choices matter: Will you encourage your best friend to ask out his crush? Can you close the distance between yourself and your new stepbrother? Be mindful — your choices will impact your relationships and inform how you tackle supernatural threats.

Create your story again and again, with multiple endings driven by your narrative choices.

- Developed by Night School Studio, a Netflix games studio.


Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Available exclusively for Netflix members.

A fun night partying takes a supernatural turn for the teens of Camena High. Unlock the horror, adventure and mysteries of a ghostly rift in this narrative thriller — all the choices are up to you.

The story: Alex is a bright, rebellious teenager who brings her new stepbrother, Jonas, to an overnight party on a strange, old military island. But the senior-year tradition takes a scary turn when she stumbles upon the island’s cryptic past in this World War II-inspired supernatural narrative. GamesBeat calls this award-winning thriller "a big next step for adventure games."

Play this adventure story as Alex and change the narrative with your choices in this thriller:

• Explore a haunted island: The scary secrets simmering just beneath the hauntingly beautiful veneer of Edwards Island will forever change your perception of reality. Are you ready for an adventure?

• Contact the supernatural: Rumor has it that if you stand in just the right spot, you can use a radio to tune into a scary station that doesn't exist on Edwards Island. Turn the radio dial, activating ways to save your friends and communicate with ghosts.

• Forge or destroy bonds — your choices matter: Will you encourage your best friend to ask out his crush? Can you close the distance between yourself and your new stepbrother? Be mindful — your choices will impact your relationships and inform how you tackle supernatural threats.

Create your story again and again, with multiple endings driven by your narrative choices.

- Developed by Night School Studio, a Netflix games studio.


Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 697 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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In OXENFREE, you play as Alex, a bright, rebellious teenager who brings her new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight party on a decommissioned military island. The night takes a terrifying turn when you unwittingly open a ghostly rift. How you deal with these events, your peers, and the ominous creatures you’ve unleashed is up to you. Exclusive for Netflix members, this version includes all story updates and the full award-winning experience.

Features

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Innovative natural dialogue system

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Atmospheric supernatural mystery

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Multiple endings based on choices

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Radio-tuning gameplay mechanics

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Included with Netflix membership

Tips

Promotion Videos

OXENFREE: Netflix Edition | Official Trailer

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Q&A

Yes, this version is specifically for Netflix members and requires an active subscription to log in and play.

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