Apple Arcade will add five new games in September and October, including the popular indie game “Balatro” and the popular basketball simulation game “NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition.” In addition to the two main games, Apple will also add Food Truck Pup+, Furistas Cat Cafe+ and Smash Hit+. The new additions follow NFL Retro Bowl ’25, Monster Train+ and Apple Vision Pro game Puzzle Sculpt; all three games will be added to the gaming subscription service on September 5th.
In addition to games, the iPhone maker also announced updates to existing arcade games such as Wylde Flowers, Sonic Dream Team, Outlanders 2: Second Nature, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and more.
Balatero+
Balatro launched on PC and consoles earlier this year and was a breakout success. This poker-themed roguelike deck-building game was created by one person and is now available on iOS and Android on September 26th. Balatro+, the Apple Arcade version of the game, will launch on the same day without ads, microtransactions or upfront fees.
In Balatro, players combine playing cards with Joker cards that have their own abilities. Players then must beat increasingly difficult antes, each consisting of a small blind, a big blind, and a big blind, which brings unique challenges to the table, such as debuffs to certain cards. To defeat the Boss Blinds and clear the final bet, players will need skill, quick thinking, and a little luck! Balatro+ will launch on Apple Arcade on September 26 and will be playable on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro.
Balatro was developed by a person
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NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition
2K’s latest hit basketball simulation game will be available on Apple Arcade on October 3rd. For the first time, players on mobile devices can experience Neighborhood Mode. NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition also features an improved Greatest Mode, where players can relive the career-defining moments of NBA icons. Players can also embark on a journey in MyCareer mode or challenge other players online. NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition will be available on Apple devices starting next month.
NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition comes with Neighborhood Mode
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Food Truck Puppy+
In October, Apple Arcade subscribers can also enjoy Food Truck Pup+, a food truck management game. In the ad-free version of the game, players must build a crepe empire from scratch. They will also design food stores, clothing and hire adorable dogs to help with their business. Food Truck Pup+ is also presented in a retro colorful pixel art style.
Forestas Cat Cafe+
Another cozy game is joining Apple Arcade next month. In Furistas Cat Cafe+, players unite adorable cats with their caregivers and grow their feline collection. Developed by Runaway Play, the game allows players to create their own unique and fully customizable cat cafe. Furistas Cat Cafe+ is a must-visit for cat lovers and will be launched on October 3rd.
Crush Strike+
In this rail shooter from indie developer Mediocre, players shoot metal balls through a variety of destructible environments. Players move through levels in sync with the music, knocking down glass obstacles. The game features 50 unique rooms and 11 graphic styles, providing players with unique challenges. Smash Hit+ will also be available on Apple Arcade on October 3rd.
All games added to Apple Arcade will be free to subscribers. Apple’s game subscription service now has more than 200 games, with new ones added every month. In India, Apple Arcade is priced at Rs. 99 a month. The service is also bundled with an Apple One subscription.
