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Apple Arcade gets six new games in April, including new Space Invaders and Katamari games

MacDailyNews

Mar 11

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Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve by TAITO CORPORATION.

Six fun games and exciting updates for Apple Arcade are launching over the next month, joining an award-winning catalog of over 200 games.

On April 3, Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE — the Katamari franchise’s first original game in nearly eight years — launches exclusively on Apple Arcade. In this new adventure, players roll the Katamari as ordered by the King of All Cosmos, embracing the series’ iconic gameplay of “roll, stick, and grow.” The game appears alongside Bandai Namco’s other popular games on the service, including Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat, Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, and PAC-MAN Party Royale.

Also joining Apple Arcade on April 3 are Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve, the newest entry in the influential series by TAITO CORPORATION; puffies., a delightful puzzle game from Apple Design Award winner Lykke Studios; Atari’s iconic RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+, enhanced for iPhone and iPad; The Game of Life 2+, the official sequel to Hasbro’s classic family board game from Marmalade Game Studio; and Sesame Street Mecha Builders+, a fun-filled STEM adventure for young learners from StoryToys. Players can enjoy these great games free of ads and in-app purchases.

Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve by TAITO CORPORATION

The iconic and enduring series returns exclusively on Apple Arcade. Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve combines exhilarating action with intuitive gameplay, where players can seamlessly switch between classic and shoot-’em-up modes, while adapting to enemy attack patterns on the fly. As the game progresses, its retro aesthetic transforms into a cutting-edge 3D shooter, unlocking increasingly powerful ships, including guest fighters from classic TAITO shooters like Darius, Night Striker, and RayStorm.

Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE by Bandai Namco

In this quirky action game — an Apple Arcade exclusive — players expand their Katamari by rolling up objects scattered across the earth. Featuring unique and whimsical gameplay, and a captivating soundtrack that blends different genres, the game invites players to energize the king’s “live stream” by rolling their Katamari to create stars. As users advance, comments from in-game fans appear, and the longer they play, the larger their audience grows. By completing the king’s challenges and boosting their subscriber count, players can unlock dynamic new stages.

puffies. by Lykke Studios

This relaxing puzzle game reimagines classic jigsaw puzzles with the nostalgic charm of puffy stickers. Players will solve hand-designed puzzles, unlock themed sticker packs, and build their unique puffy collection. They can also compete on leaderboards, tackling daily challenges to boost their score and climb the ranks.

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+ by Atari

Combining features from two of the series’ most successful and beloved games, RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, this new game invites players to create and run amazing parks with the most outrageous rides imaginable. Enhanced for iPhone and iPad, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+ delivers the same depth of gameplay and unique graphical style of Chris Sawyer’s original best-selling PC games. It also includes three expansion packs — Wacky Worlds, Time Twister, and Toolkit — and is playable across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

The Game of Life 2+ by Marmalade Game Studio

The official sequel to the world-famous and beloved board game is coming to Apple Arcade, featuring even more choices, adventures, and exclusive content. With a thousand lives to live, players can choose their own path — whether that means finding love, pursuing a dream career, having kids, or adopting a pet, the choice is theirs. Exclusive to Apple Arcade, players can suit up in the futuristic P.E.G. outfit and explore 10 unique job titles, ranging from dolphin trainer to quantum mechanic. Spin the iconic spinner, navigate life’s crossroads, and chase victory through happiness, knowledge, or wealth.

Sesame Street Mecha Builders+ by StoryToys

In Sesame Street Mecha Builders+, young learners join Mecha Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby on a fun-filled STEM adventure where knowledge meets creativity. Developed by StoryToys in partnership with Sesame Workshop, this game combines science, engineering, math, and creativity through engaging mini-games and activities. Players can solve puzzles, explore physics, practice coding, mix colors, create music, and embark on exciting missions — all at their own pace.

In addition to new games, players can also look forward to content updates to their favorite Arcade games, playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, including NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, PGA TOUR Pro Golf, and Skate City: New York.

• NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition by 2K: On March 13, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be the newest Greatest Player added to the Greatest mode.

• PGA TOUR Pro Golf by HypGames, Inc.: On March 13, tee off at the newly added TPC Sawgrass course and take a swing at an assortment of solo challenges in the new Campaign mode.

• Skate City: New York by Snowman and Agens: On March 27, jump into 30 new levels with 90 new objectives to master in Pro Skate mode.

This month also brings updates to highly rated games like Ridiculous Fishing EX, Talking Tom Blast Park, Dear Reader, Temple Run: Legends, Three Kingdoms HEROES, and more.

MacDailyNews Note: Apple Arcade is available for US$6.99 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. Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95), Family ($25.95), and Premier ($37.95) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial. Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and 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+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.

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