Black Mirror fans and Netflix subscribers alike have reason to be excited—not just for the release of Season 7, which dropped yesterday with six brand-new episodes and glowing reviews, but also for Netflix’s latest interactive offering: Black Mirror: Thronglets.
Black Mirror: Thronglets Is Inspired by Season 7, Episode 4
If you've already seen the season, then you’re familiar with the eerie tone this game will carry. For those who haven’t caught up yet, here's a quick overview of the episode that inspired it.
Set partially in 1994 and partly in 2034, the episode follows Cameron Walker (played by Peter Capaldi), who finds himself in police custody after being caught shoplifting. From there, the story unravels into a deep exploration of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the signature Black Mirror theme of simulated realities.
In the episode, we're introduced to Plaything, a retro pixel-art virtual pet simulation game developed in the '90s by Colin Ritman—a fictional developer known from other Black Mirror installments like Bandersnatch and Nosedive. Black Mirror: Thronglets is based directly on this fictional title.
The mobile adaptation is brought to life by Night School Studio, one of Netflix’s internal game development teams. At first glance, it may resemble classic games like Tamagotchi—but as expected, it quickly takes a dark, existential turn.
What Exactly Are Thronglets?
Thronglets are not your average digital pets. Think of them more as evolving digital organisms—life forms with their own unique behaviors and learning patterns. You start with a strange little pixel blob, and over time, you’ll end up managing a full "Throng" of these curious creatures.
These digital beings quietly observe and adapt to your every move. The game evolves with you, learning from your interactions and decisions. As you progress, it subtly analyzes your behavior, eventually presenting you with a personalized personality profile based on how you’ve treated your Throng.
Want to compare your results with friends? You can do that too—adding a social twist to an otherwise introspective experience.
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The Game Watches You Back
What makes Black Mirror: Thronglets truly engaging is its ability to mirror your choices. The longer you play, the more it understands your habits and tendencies. It transforms gameplay into a psychological journey, delivering insights that might surprise—or even unsettle—you.
Much like Plaything, Thronglets explores themes of memory, digital identity, isolation, and what it means to leave behind a legacy in an increasingly digitized world. The emotional depth of the episode pairs well with the reflective nature of the game.
If you're a fan of Black Mirror or simply looking for a thought-provoking new mobile game, Black Mirror: Thronglets is now available on the Google Play Store. Give it a try—and don’t be surprised if it starts knowing you better than you know yourself.
Watch the official launch trailer below:
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