Black Mirror: Thronglets

About

Black Mirror: Thronglets is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Night School Studio and was released on April 1, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Retro virtual pet simulation: Hatch, multiply, and evolve Thronglets!

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 237 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is highly addictive and offers a fun progression system with the unlocking of new tools and buildings.
The interactions with the Throng and the game's narrative are engaging and thought-provoking, providing a unique experience.
The game's concept and execution are well-received, with many players enjoying the tie-in to the Black Mirror episode.

The game is criticized for being too short, with many players feeling it lacks replayability and depth.
A significant number of players are frustrated by the requirement of a Netflix account to play, which they find unnecessary and limiting.
The game suffers from various glitches and bugs that can hinder gameplay, making it unplayable for some users.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The game's story is generally praised for its intriguing and thought-provoking elements, with some players highlighting its unique concept and unexpected outcomes. However, there are mixed feelings about the pacing and conclusion, with some finding the finale disappointing and the overall narrative lacking in depth. Overall, the storyline is described as beautiful and engaging, reminiscent of a "Black Mirror" vibe, but players are eager for updates and new content.
- “Amazing concept, excellent storyline, and unexpected outcomes.”
- “The story is intriguing.”
- “The episode was phenomenal and I love that the game follows its own storyline; it really gives it that Black Mirror-ish feel.”
- “It’s a shame that it’s just a minigame in an otherwise boring story-driven game, which ends in an equally boring finale.”
- “Can you guys update it already? I have been playing it ever since it was released and am still waiting for a new story to come.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent glitches that affect visibility and gameplay, such as color changes and freezing during critical moments. Despite attempts to resolve these problems through reinstallation and restarting, many players continue to experience persistent technical difficulties that detract from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I get that some 'glitches' are an intentional feature and that's great, but the screen sometimes changes colors to dark red and dark blue so I can't see anything, can't see the dialogue, and I have to get out and go back in constantly to get the color back to normal.”
- “I stop the app and relaunch, and it continues me at the part where I finished the bridge and getting the gift... then it freezes again.”
- “It doesn't work and freezes once you get to trying to move the boulder.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable enough to complete in a few hours and revisit, others feel it lacks significant replay value and would have benefited from a more open-ended design.
- “It would have been better to make it a game without an end, with perpetual growth or more replayability.”
- “Unfortunately, there is very little replay value.”
- “You can complete it in a couple of hours, and it's definitely replayable.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a distinctive 'glitch aesthetic' that resonates well with fans of colony sims, though some users have noted significant graphical glitches that may detract from the overall experience.
- “I think it really would fit the whole aesthetic of this concept.”
- “Massive graphics glitch.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for not being free and for featuring misleading ads related to Netflix. Users express frustration over the requirement to sign in, suggesting it may primarily serve data harvesting or advertising purposes rather than enhancing the user experience.
- “It's not free; the ads are misleading, especially for Netflix.”
- “Sure, I have an account, but there's no good reason to require me to sign in with it beyond data harvesting or advertising.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for being overshadowed by a lackluster story and an unsatisfying conclusion, with one minigame standing out amidst an otherwise dull experience.
- “It's a shame that it's just a minigame in an otherwise boring story-driven game, which ends in an equally boring finale.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay centers around raising, breeding, and evolving thronglets, which players find enjoyable; however, it is criticized for being too brief and lacking flexibility, detracting from its potential as the core experience.
- “The most enjoyable part of the game—raising, breeding, and evolving the thronglets—should’ve been the core gameplay, but instead, it ends way too quickly and feels completely rigid.”

Skip Game Offers

Buy Black Mirror: Thronglets

Black Mirror: Thronglets
See offer on Play Store

Skip Videos

Videos

Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Black Mirror: Thronglets is a simulation game.

Black Mirror: Thronglets is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Black Mirror: Thronglets was released on April 1, 2025.

Black Mirror: Thronglets was developed by Night School Studio.

Black Mirror: Thronglets has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Black Mirror: Thronglets is a single player game.

Black Mirror: Thronglets

Platforms

About

Buy Black Mirror: Thronglets