Apple will add six games to its Apple Arcade game subscription service in April, including new “Katamari” and “Space Invaders” games. In addition to these two new games, the casual puzzle game “puffies”, the management simulation game RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+, the board game “The Game of Life 2+” and the puzzle game “Sesame Street Mecha Builders+” will also join Apple Arcade next month. Apple announced that existing arcade games “NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition”, “PGA Tour Pro Golf” and “Skate City: New York” will receive content updates in March.
All games will join Apple Arcade on April 3, the company announced in a newsroom post on Tuesday. NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition and PGA Tour Pro Golf will be updated on March 13, while Skatetown: New York will receive new content on March 27. The games are playable on iPhone, iPad, Mac and supported Apple devices.
Katamari scrolling scene
The first new Katamari game in eight years will launch exclusively on Apple Arcade on April 3. Developed by Bandai Namco, this action game requires players to roll on a Katamari (a sticky ball) and collect different objects. “Scroll, stick, grow,” is how the game is described on the App Store. As players scroll and expand their Katamari with objects scattered around the world, they engage the in-game audience and unlock new stages.
Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE developed by Bandai Namco
Photo credit: Bandai Namco/Apple
space invaders unlimited genetic evolution
The new Space Invaders game, developed by Taito Corporation, has a gameplay style and visual presentation that evolves as the player progresses through the levels. Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve transforms from retro graphics to a 3D shooter and allows players to switch between two gameplay styles – classic shooter or barrage shooter, each level offering two different ways to play. The game has 36 main levels, 30 bonus levels and 100 levels in challenge mode, which change every time, thus providing replayability.
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Puffies is a relaxing puzzle game that combines familiar jigsaw puzzle objectives with nostalgic puffy stickers. The game features hand-designed stickers spread throughout the levels that players can collect by solving jigsaw puzzles. Puffies comes with ranked leaderboards, daily challenges, and more.
Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic+
The ad-free version of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic combines two beloved games from the series – RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2. This construction and management simulation game lets players build and operate their own amusement parks and decorate them with thrilling roller coasters. The plus version is enhanced for Apple devices and includes three expansion packs – Wacky Worlds, Time Twister and Toolkit
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic combines RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2
Photo credit: Atari/Apple
Game of Life 2+
Marmalade Game Studio’s The Game of Life 2 is the sequel to the iconic board game, bringing a wealth of player choice, exclusive jobs, and Apple Arcade-exclusive apparel. In “Game of Life 2”, players can choose to follow their dreams, adopt pets, get married and have children, or follow the path they want to take.
Sesame Street Mecha Builder+
Sesame Street Mecha Builder+ from StoryToys is an educational puzzle game that provides activities based on science, math, engineering, and more for children ages 2-6. It features beloved Sesame Street characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster, and features creative puzzles designed around learning.
All games added to Apple Arcade will be free to subscribers. Apple’s gaming subscription service includes over 200 games and costs Rs. 99 a month in India. Apple Arcade is also available as part of an Apple One subscription.
