Netflix Debuts Black Mirror S7-Inspired 'Thronglets' Game

If you're a Netflix subscriber, you've likely binged the newest Black Mirror season by now. Season 7 dropped yesterday with all six episodes, earning solid reviews. While the show itself is great, I'm more intrigued by Netflix's latest game adaptation—Black Mirror: Thronglets.

Black Mirror: Thronglets Draws Inspiration from Episode 4 of Season 7

Those who've seen that episode understand how eerily compelling this game becomes. For the uninitiated, here's the gist: The story jumps between 2034 and 1994, following Cameron Walker (played by Peter Capaldi), who's initially arrested for shoplifting before plunging into darker territory. It explores childhood trauma, fixation, and Black Mirror's signature simulation paranoia.

Thronglets mirrors the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation featured in Plaything. Interestingly, the in-universe lore suggests it was coded in the 90s by Colin Ritman—the same developer behind Black Mirror classics like Bandersnatch and Nosedive.

On mobile, Night School Studio (a Netflix game developer) brings this experience to life. It begins as a glitchy Tamagotchi clone but gradually morphs into something far deeper.

Your Thronglets aren't just digital pets—they're sentient digital beings. You start nurturing a single pixelated organism, which evolves into an entire Throng colony that adapts to your every action.

Check out the trailer below!

The Game Analyzes Your Every Move

Your interactions directly shape your Throng's development, culminating in a personalized psychological profile. Challenge friends to compare results for added meta-commentary on digital behavior.

Much like Plaything, Thronglets explores memory preservation, digital footprints, and human solitude. The source episode delivers equal parts emotional depth and existential dread. Whether you're a Black Mirror fan or just crave unconventional gaming, grab Thronglets on Google Play.

Also, don't miss our coverage of Chasing Kaleidorider—a high-octane romance RPG now accepting pre-registrations.