What are the games on Apple Arcade The complete list of Apple Arcade Games

Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.

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What is Apple Arcade exactly?

Apple Arcade offers over 150 games as a gaming subscription for iPhone, iPad, Mac and AppleTV. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games you’ll only find on the service and others that can be found on the regular App Store or even other platforms. Apple Arcade isn’t a streaming service like Google Stadia. To play games, you must first download them to your device.

How do I run it?

Apple Arcade can be found in iOS 13, iPad OS 13 (tvOS 13), macOS Catalina and later. Some visually-intensive Mac games will not run on older hardware.

How much does Apple Arcade run?

Apple Arcade costs $4.99 per month, and you’ll also get a one-month free trial. The annual plan costs $49.99.

If you’re currently on the $4.99 month-to-month plan and want to switch to the annual plan, you can do so on your iPhone or iPad. Open the App store app, then tap on your account icon in upper right. Tap Subscribe to our NewsletterTap the Enter button. Apple Arcade. You can also switch to the annual plan here. Apple Arcade is included in the Annual Plan.
Apple One subscription bundlesThe cost of these services ranges from $10 per month up to $30 per month.

How do I sign-up for Apple Arcade

There isn’t an Apple Arcade app—it’s built into the App Store. Open the App store on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Look for the Apple Arcade tab towards the bottom of the screen or in the left column with macOS. Sign-up screen with an a Get it for freeYou will see the button. After the trial you’ll be charged either the monthly or annual fee, depending on your selection. When subscribing, you’ll need to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID or Face ID to sign in, and you’ll have to confirm your subscription purchase a few times.

Once you’re done with the sign up, the Arcade section of the App Store shows what games are available to you. Tap the App Store icon to access the game. Next, click on the Get button. After the game has finished installing on your device’s system, the Get button will transform into a play button. Then you can tap the button to launch it. The game app icon will also appear on your device’s Home page.

There is actually an Apple TV. IsAn Arcade app. To view the sign-up offer, open that tab. You’ll also find an Arcade tab within the App Store.

What does my family sharing subscription include?

Yes. Yes. You can share a $4.99 per-month subscription with up to six people (including yourself).

How do I cancel Apple Arcade?

First off, keep in mind that if you cancel Apple Arcade (either before your free trial is up or after subscribing), you won’t be able to keep playing the games unless you re-subscribe. If you’re okay with that, you can use the same process you use to cancel any other subscription service. Here’s the easiest way to do it on the iPhone and iPad:

1. Open the App store app and tap your profile picture in the upper left.
2. The screen will appear. Press Subscribe to our NewsletterThe top of the page.
3. You’ll then see a list of active subscriptions, and Apple ArcadeYou should list it there. Tap it.
4. You’ll either see Cancel Free TrialOder Cancel SubscriptionYou will see it in the middle of your page. Tap the option that interests you.If so, Confirm Cancellation.

And here’s how to cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac:

1. Start the App Store app by clicking the icon with your profile picture in the lower right.
2. You will see the Account window. Click Next to continue. View informationAt the top of your window. If prompted, type your password.
3. If you are a Account InformationScroll down to the Managesection and click on the ManageLink to the right Subscriptions.
4. Click on the Active Subscriptions List to view it. EditTo the right Apple Arcade.
5. Toward the middle of the page that appears, you’ll see a button that says either Cancel Free TrialOder Cancel Subscription. Click it, then klicken Confirm CancellationAnd Confirm.

How can I access Apple Arcade?

Apple Arcade has its own tab in App Store. You can search for games there and download them without worrying about ads or being charged.

Apple Arcade is found on every device just as any other app.

Is Apple responsible for curating the games on Apple Arcade

Yes. Apple says it is “handpicking the games in Apple Arcade” and that it curates them “based on originality, quality, creativity, fun, and their appeal to players of all ages.”

Does Apple Arcade have in-app purchasing?

No. In Apple’s words, “since every game includes access to the full experience, including all game features, content, and future updates, no additional purchases will be required.” Even games that have in-app purchases on the App Store won’t have any in Apple Arcade.

Are Apple Arcade games ad-supported?

It is also no. Apple Arcade does not track ads, as a similar matter.

Is Apple Arcade a game streaming service like Google’s Stadia or Xbox Game Streaming?

No. All Apple Arcade can be downloaded.

Are Apple Arcade games also available for other systems?

Apple Arcade games were originally exclusive to Apple Arcade—not in the regular App Store nor on any other mobile platform. Some would appear on PC and consoles, but never as a subscription service.

Apple has since relaxed this policy and you can now find Apple Arcade games that are also available in the App Store or on Android. They are usually denoted by a “+” at the end, to differentiate the Apple Arcade version (free to download with your subscription, and free from ads or in-app purchases) from the App Store version. Take, for example.
Mini Metro (App Store) vs.
Mini Metro+ (Apple Arcade).

What if I don’t have an Apple Arcade subscription, can I still purchase games from the App Store?

Yes. There’s no sign that the existing games model will be going away, as it works fine for freemium games like Idle HeroesOder Toon Blast. Apple is focusing on “handpicked” games for Apple Arcade, so there’s little doubt that the library will be much smaller than the thousands of games available in the App Store.

Are there demos available for Apple Arcade?

No, and they’re not really necessary. Like App Store apps, games download quickly and can easily be removed if you don’t want to keep it anymore.

Apple Arcade is Apple’s way of giving players more freedom than what the App Store currently allows. In Apple’s words, “rather than pay upfront for each game, a subscription to Apple Arcade will give players the opportunity to try any game in the service without risk.”

The service has a free trial, though, as we’ve seen with both Apple Music and Apple News+.

Can I continue to play Apple Arcade games even if my subscription is cancelled?

No. As with most subscription services, you only have access while you’re a subscriber.

Can I use controllers to play Apple Arcade?

Yes. Yes.
PlayStation 4And
Xbox OneWith your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Many Apple Arcade games can be played on Mac or Apple TV, where controller support is more prevalent. Some games, particularly those for iPad or iPhone, do not support controllers, and are only available in the App Store.

How often is a new game released?

Games are usually released on Fridays but games can be released any day. Everywhere Friday. The release schedule is sporadic—some Fridays there are no new games released, some see one game released, some more than one. There may not be a new release of a game, but the existing games will receive a major update with new content or features.

New games are generally released about once every two to three weeks on average. However, this could increase as Apple has loosen the rules surrounding Apple Arcade exclusivity.

What are the most recent games?

Apple Arcade has over 150 games, and this list is growing every day.