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Find and download games in the Apple Games app on iPhone

In the Apple Games app, you can find your next game across dozens of categories including action, adventure, racing, puzzles, and more.

Note: Game Center, Apple Arcade, and Apple One aren’t available in all countries or regions. See the Apple Support article Availability of Apple Media Services. The availability of Apple Arcade games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas. See the Apple Support article Apple Arcade game availability across devices.

👁 The Apple Games app showing the Home tab, which displays games to continue playing and new releases.

Browse or search for games

  1. Go to the Apple Games app 👁 Image
    on your iPhone.

  2. Do any of the following:

    • Explore new releases, see top charts, or get personalized suggestions: Tap Home.

    • View the curated collection of games from Apple Arcade (subscription required) without ads or in-app purchases: Tap Arcade.

    • Search or browse: Tap 👁 the Search button
      ,
      browse by category or enter what you’re looking for, then tap 👁 the Search button
      on the onscreen keyboard.

  3. Select a game to see information such as ratings, game controller support, leaderboards, achievements, and more.

    To see additional information like reviews and privacy information, tap View in App Store.

Download or buy a game

  1. Go to the Apple Games app 👁 Image
    on your iPhone.

  2. Navigate to the game you want, then tap the price. If the game is free, tap Get.

    If you see 👁 the Redownload button
    instead of the price or Get, you purchased this game before. Tap 👁 the Redownload button
    to download it again for free.

  3. If required, authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to complete your purchase.

    Purchases are made with the payment method associated with your Apple Account.

If you’re part of a Family Sharing group, a child may need to request permission before downloading or buying games. Learn how to turn on Ask to Buy and respond to an app exception request to manage game downloads for family members.

Play a game

  1. Go to the Apple Games app 👁 Image
    on your iPhone.

  2. Do any of the following:

    • Play a downloaded game: Tap Library, then tap Play next to the game you want to play.

    • Continue a game: Tap Home, then tap the game in the Continue Playing section.

Quit a game

To quit a game, open the App Switcher, swipe right to find the game, then swipe up on the game.

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