Check out the latest Apple Arcade games available to play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac in December 2022, including JellyCar Worlds and My Little Pony: Mane Merge.
New Apple Arcade games coming in November 2022
You can play over 200 games for free with an Apple Arcade subscription. For any upcoming game yet to launch, click the “Get”button on the Apple Arcade page if you’d like to be notified when the game becomes available for download.
Dead Cells+ (December 2)
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Test your skills in Dead Cells+ by @MotionTwin and @Playdigious. See how far you can go in this critically acclaimed roguelike before you fall…then get up and do it again.
Play today: https://t.co/6g7ncCjQCO pic.twitter.com/MxHEGDfYdE
— Apple Arcade (@AppleArcade) December 2, 2022
Dead Cells+ by MotionTwin and Playdigious is the Apple Arcade version of the original game that delivers a complete experience without ads, tracking, or in-app purchases. This roguevania platformer combines frantic 2D combat with a variety of weapons and skills that you need to master to defeat your enemies.
It supports exclusive Apple Arcade leaderboards, lets you use MFi controllers, and offers two game modes: Original and Auto Strike. The game is optimized for touch controls and you can adjust the position and size of the buttons to your liking.
Dead Cells+ is not just a critically acclaimed roguelike with near-infinite replay and incredibly addictive gameplay.
It’s also *ridiculously* beautiful. Seriously, look at this. Look at it! pic.twitter.com/DZ3DpgolC2
— Apple Arcade (@AppleArcade) December 3, 2022
Dead Cells+ includes all downloadable content released so far at no additional cost, such as The Queen and the Sea, which helps complete the story arc with a new ending, as well as introducing two new biomes and a final boss “who knows how to block your attacks.”Other paid downloads provided free of charge include Practice Makes Perfect, It’s All Here!, The Bad Seed, and Fatal Falls content packs.
Dead Cells+ works great on touch, but if you want to play with a controller, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s how to set it up 🎮: https://t.co/qEv17xKDFJ pic.twitter.com/QkizLo8hgs
— Apple Arcade (@AppleArcade) December 2, 2022
Dead Cells+ is available on iOS, iPadOS and tvOS [ App Store link ]. Various versions are available for the Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam platforms.
JellyCar Worlds (December 9)
🎉JellyCar is back after a decade!🎉
JellyCar Worlds will be released in 2 weeks on Steam, Switch and iOS. pic.twitter.com/IhWdf0BbOA
— Developer JellyCar! (@walaber) November 25, 2022
JellyCar Worlds, from its original creator Walaber Entertainment LLC, is an Apple Arcade version of the classic App Store game with updated levels, multiple worlds, rich customization, and more. Featuring tactile soft-body physics, JellyCar Worlds requires the use of various abilities to advance throughout the game, such as the ability to grow things, use sticky tires, and so on.
Each world has its own theme and gameplay mechanics, but the deep customization makes this game almost endless. Not only can you create your own car designs from scratch, but you can also record your own sound effects. If you remember JellyCar from your childhood, check out this modern version of Apple Arcade.
JellyCar Worlds supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS [ App Store link ]. Versions for Nintendo Switch and Steam are also available.
My Little Pony: Mane Merge (December 16)
My Little Pony: Mane Merge is an original Apple Arcade game from mega-publisher Gameloft with mini-games, role-playing, weekly challenges and more.
My Little Pony: Mane Merge includes over 120 collectible stickers. You have to explore and unlock magical locations, as well as rescue ponies and creatures. You will combine and create items to grant the wishes of each pony, which is necessary to restore the glory of the lands of Equestria.
My Little Pony runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS [ 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 on Arcade for another two weeks. Read: How to use a Nintendo controller on Apple devices
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 one-month free trial. The service is included in all Apple One subscription packages.
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).