Apple Arcade is adding three new games next month, all free from ads and in-app purchases. On September 5, NFL Retro Bowl ’25, Monster Train+, and a new Apple Vision Pro spatial title, Puzzle Sculpt, will join over 200 titles on the service. These games span thrilling adventures, fast-paced action, multiplayer competitions, relaxing puzzles, sports, racing, and beloved App Store classics.
Just in time for the 2024 NFL Kickoff, Arcade users can take on the role of an armchair quarterback in the relaunch of Retro Bowl+ as NFL Retro Bowl ’25, featuring official NFL players and teams. They can also dive into deck-building battles with a tactical twist in Monster Train+.
On Apple Vision Pro, players can enjoy a relaxing 3D puzzle game in Puzzle Sculpt by Schell Games, an award-winning developer focused on new technologies like XR and AI. Puzzle Sculpt joins other unique spatial titles on the service that blend digital content with the physical world, including Castle Crumble, Cityscapes: Sim Builder, Warped Kart Racers, and Where Cards Fall.
Return to the gridiron for the NFL- and NFLPA-licensed relaunch of the highly rated App Store hit Retro Bowl, available only on Apple Arcade. The release of NFL Retro Bowl ’25 allows NFL fans to create their own dynasty by choosing their favorite official NFL teams and players. Manage rosters and game strategies with a simple system. With authentic rosters and NFL players styled in the game’s retro art, all players in-game feature unique retro art, attributes, career stats, and realistic contracts.
Monster Train+ by Good Shepherd Entertainment
In Monster Train+, players are tasked with defending the final burning pyre from celestial forces. This roguelite deck-building game adds a unique strategic element with three vertical playing fields to protect. With over 250 cards to unlock and six distinct monster clans to explore, players need to strategize to utilize each clan’s unique abilities and tackle daily and custom challenges. This version also includes The Last Divinity DLC, an epic expansion that offers more challenges and introduces a new clan, the Wurmkin.
Puzzle Sculpt by Schell Games
In this relaxing game, players will decipher increasingly challenging clues to solve puzzles in their living room. They will slowly remove blocks from the puzzle by logically carving away the unnecessary cubes, revealing a cute collectible buried within the cube, called a Deco Object. Players can arrange Deco Objects anywhere in their real-world space. There are plenty of puzzles and adorable Deco Objects to collect for hours of cozy, puzzle-solving fun.
Alongside new game launches, Apple Arcade players can continue to enjoy their favorite hit titles on the service with new content updates each month. In the coming weeks, players can check out special collaborations for fan-favorite games across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro.
- stitch. by Lykke Studios: stitch. just released its largest and most exciting update yet, the DreamWorks Shrek hoops collection, a brand-new category featuring 10 hoops each inspired by the most iconic scenes from the delightfully irreverent DreamWorks Animation movie.
- Crayola Create & Play+ by Red Games Co.: In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, Crayola Create & Play+ lets players explore a new open-world area, available now. Visit exhibits and launch new activities, all inspired by the Smithsonian Institution’s family-friendly content.
- Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition by Gameloft: The game will bring Tiana from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog to the valley in its next content update this August. Alongside Tiana’s palace, the update also introduces new outdoor decor and plenty of surprises.
Pricing and Availability
- Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 (U.S.) per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free. 1
- Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95 U.S.), Family ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial. 2
- Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.
- An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog.
- Availability for the 200+ titles across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.