New Apple Arcade games in October 2022 available to play on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV include Stitch, NBA 2K23 Exclusive and more.
New Apple Arcade games in October 2022
You can play over 200 games for free with an Apple Arcade subscription. For upcoming games that haven’t been released yet, clicking the “Get”button on their Apple Arcade page ensures you’re notified as soon as the game becomes available for download.
1. Spider Solitaire: Card Game+ (October 7)
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A classic is a classic for a reason. Spider Solitaire: Card Game+ by @MobilityWare is ready to trap you in its web.
Challenge your brain: https://t.co/7HwaZa6i5N pic.twitter.com/1Q4WsltMDv
— Apple Arcade (@AppleArcade) October 7, 2022
This is an arcade version of MobilityWare’s classic Spider Solitaire card game (which plays exactly like the Windows version of Spider Solitaire).
The game has daily challenges that will make you think, new levels, winning trades that guarantee at least one winning decision, unlimited cancels and other benefits.
The settings interface allows you to customize the visuals to your liking with the background and change the look of your cards. You can customize difficulty levels and how you see hints, switch between landscape and portrait views, choose between right-handed or left-handed gameplay, track your stats, and more.
Spider Solitaire works on iPhone/iPad [ App Store link ] but not on Mac/Apple TV.
2. Gin Rummy Classic+ (October 7)
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Gin Rummy Classic+ by @MobilityWare is ready to be handed out right into your hands, whether you’re a card shark or completely new to the game.
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— Apple Arcade (@AppleArcade) October 7, 2022
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Gin Rummy Classic+ is another MobilityWare card-puzzle game remastered by Apple Arcade. How to win? It couldn’t be easier – you must make your best hand by drawing or raising one card at a time. Don’t worry, this guide will show you how to play Gin Rummy+ Classic.
You can play against human opponents of different skill levels (losing will teach you valuable tricks of the game). You can also play offline against bots.
Landscape and portrait modes are supported. You get unlimited undo/hints with no time limit. With leaderboards and over 300 titles for your accomplishments, Gin Rummy Classic+ will challenge your brain and improve your thinking.
Gin Rummy Classic+ works on iPhone/iPad [ App Store link ] but not on Mac/Apple TV.
3. Gardens between+ (October 14)
Created by The Voxel Agents, this is yet another Apple Arcade remake of the classic App Store game. The Gardens Between+ is a single-player interactive game that puts you in control of time as it flows in all directions.
Arina and Friendt are best friends who find themselves in a surreal garden filled with items from their childhood. The game takes two friends on an emotional journey that “explores the meaning of their friendship”.
To solve puzzles, you must manage time. The game features a storybook-inspired art style and an ambient soundtrack by Tim Sheel. With simple controls and no text/speech or time pressure, you can play The Gardens Between+ at your own pace.
The Gardens Between+ is only available on iPhone and iPad [ App Store link ].
4. NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition (October 18)
An exclusive version of the NBA 2K franchises from 2K Games is available to play on Apple Arcade with an all-new Greatest mode.
You must complete tasks to become the best scorer, sniper, playmaker or defenseman in the NBA. In this mode, you can play against the top 20 players of the 76th NBA season such as Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic, as well as against legends such as Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal and Dirk Nowitzki.
The game allows you to advance through the ranks in My Career mode, customize your players’ appearance with licensed sports equipment, position and jersey number, as well as adjust their height, wingspan, weight, playstyle and other characteristics.
You can play against opponents from across the NBA in 5v5 basketball games, participate in street basketball (1v1, 3v3 or 5v5) and compete in real-time multiplayer matches (Xbox and PlayStation controllers supported).
NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition supports iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV [ App Store link ].
5. Stitch (October 28)
Stitch is an ingenious puzzle game from Lykkegaard Europe Limited, the same developer studio that brought you App Store classics like Lumen and Tint.
So how do you play a game that tries to imitate the art of embroidery? By filling in the fields without spaces, of course! You have to go through more than fifty hoops of varying complexity and sizes, as well as thousands of levels to choose from. Simply select your preferred pattern, size, and hoop category to get started. Completing tasks will not only earn you points, but also the opportunity to level up.
Stitch can be used on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV [ App Store link ].
How to view a list of upcoming Apple Arcade games
To see a list of upcoming games, go to the Arcade tab in the App Store and scroll down, then tap See All Games. On the next screen, click Filters to narrow the list by release date and turn on the Coming Soon option.
Apple may remove some tiles from the catalog due to poor interaction, usually when contracts with their developers expire. Remote games are available to play on the service for another two weeks.
How to get Apple Arcade for free
Apple Arcade gives you access to a growing library of over 200 games on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. There are no ads, tracking, or in-app purchases in the games. Apple Arcade costs $5 per month after a free trial.
You get three free months of Apple Arcade when you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV (for more information, see apple.com/apple-arcade).
Apple Arcade is not a game streaming service – each game must be downloaded to run locally on the device. Many Apple Arcade games support compatible Sony, Microsoft, and MFi controllers (iOS 16 also lets you play with the Nintendo Joy-Con and Switch Pro). Read: How to Switch Apple Arcade Users on Apple TV