Netflix Unveils 'Thronglets' from Black Mirror Season 7

If you're a Netflix subscriber, you've likely already watched the latest season of Black Mirror. Season 7, featuring six new episodes, launched yesterday and is receiving strong reviews. While the series itself is compelling, my focus is on Netflix's newest game inspired by it: Black Mirror: Thronglets.

Black Mirror: Thronglets Is Based on Season 7's Fourth Episode

Having seen this episode gives you a glimpse into just how unsettling the game can be. For those who haven't, here's a quick summary. The story is set in 2034 but flashes back to 1994, centered on Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi.

He begins in police custody for shoplifting, and the narrative unfolds from there. It explores themes of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the signature Black Mirror feeling of existing inside a simulation.

Black Mirror: Thronglets is the same retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game featured in the episode "Plaything." It's presented as a title originally developed in the 1990s by Colin Ritman, the Tuckersoft developer known from other Black Mirror stories such as Bandersnatch and Nosedive.

For mobile devices, the game was developed by Night School, a studio within Netflix's gaming division. It starts with a Tamagotchi-like experience that has a glitch, but it gradually evolves into a much deeper, existential experience.

Thronglets are digital pets, or more accurately, digital life forms. They are evolving organisms with their own consciousness. You start with a single, strange pixelated blob. Eventually, you cultivate an entire "Throng" of these creatures that subtly learn from your every action.

Watch the trailer right here!

The Game Is Also Watching You

The more time you spend playing, the more the game analyzes your choices and behavior. In the end, it presents you with a personality assessment based on how you've interacted with your Throng. You can even compare your results with friends for added engagement.

Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the "Plaything" episode tackle ideas of memory, our digital legacy, and isolation. The episode itself is notably emotional and dark. If you're a fan of the series or simply curious about a unique new game, you can find Thronglets available on the Google Play Store.

Also, check out our news on Chasing Kaleidorider, a game that blends romance with high-speed action, which is now open for pre-registration.