This is Thronglets, the new Netflix video game inspired by Black Mirror
Thronglets is a subversive game that will take you to experience “Plaything,” one of the episodes of Black Mirror season 7
Just in time for Black Mirror Season 7, now available on Netflix, Night School Studio, the streaming platform’s game developer, has released a video game inspired by the hit series that has captivated millions of viewers. It’s called Thronglets, a subversive game that lets you experience “Plaything,” one of the episodes from Black Mirror Season 7. Want to take the plunge and play it? Here’s everything you need to know.
What is Thronglets about?
Thronglets is an experience that combines elements of virtual pets, village management, strategy, and a deep existential dilemma. You’ll need to care for, feed, and play with a small creature. If you keep it happy, it will split into two, and if you care for the new offspring properly, the same will happen again.
But taking care of your Thronglets won’t be easy—once you’ve fed and bathed them all, you’ll realize you have to start over. If you look away for even a second, one might starve or disappear from your field of view, facing a tragic fate.
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To ensure your Thronglets stay well, you’ll need to collect resources like wood and gems. As you achieve milestones in population growth and gem collection, you’ll unlock tools to make your tasks easier—from a pickaxe that breaks rocks faster than your hammer, to chainsaws that cut down multiple trees at once and advanced factories to process gems.
The game features an isometric view hiding plenty of secrets. For example, finding the perfect spot to set up a mine and extract gems can be tricky—especially in areas surrounded by dead ends.
As you progress through the game, the Thronglets begin to speak directly to you and start questioning deeper aspects of their existence… what began as a simple virtual pet game now becomes a darker, more enigmatic story. Are you ready to play?
Do I need to watch the Black Mirror episode “Plaything” before playing Thronglets?
No. You can play Thronglets without watching “Plaything”, but the truth is, if you go into the game “blind,” you might be caught off guard when the fourth wall breaks and things start to get complicated. That’s why it’s highly recommended to watch the episode before playing Thronglets.
Where can I play Thronglets?
You can play Thronglets on your Android or iOS mobile device through the Netflix app. Just download it and log in to your account.
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What is Black Mirror about?
The story of Black Mirror centers on a couple who travel to a nearly deserted Scottish village intending to film a nature documentary. However, their plans take a dark turn when they decide to investigate a disturbing past event.
The series is known for its narratives set in post-apocalyptic environments, exploring dystopian themes, satire, fantasy elements, and alternate realities. It also highlights the impact of technology on human life.
Episodes of Black Mirror Season 7
The latest season of Black Mirror features six episodes. They’re all now available on Netflix! Here’s what each one is about:
- Episode 1 – Common People: When a teacher is caught between life and death, her husband enrolls her in an experimental procedure to save her. But everything has a price.
- Episode 2 – Bête Noire: A young woman is unsettled when a former acquaintance joins her company, especially because she senses something strange that no one else seems to notice.
- Episode 3 – Hotel Reverie: A high-tech remake of a classic movie transports its famous lead actress to another dimension, where she must follow the script if she wants to return home.
- Episode 4 – Plaything: In a futuristic London, an eccentric murder suspect is linked to a peculiar ’90s video game that houses a society of living digital beings.
- Episode 5 – Eulogy: A lonely man discovers a revolutionary system that allows users to enter old photographs, but it stirs intense emotions in the process.
- Episode 6 – USS Callister: Into Infinity: Nanette Cole and the crew of the USS Callister are stranded in an endless virtual universe where they must battle 30 million players to survive.
