UPDATE
09 April 2025
Five new games join Apple Arcade in May, including WHAT THE CLASH?, an exciting addition to the award-winning WHAT THE GAMES? series
A fun mix of five games joins Apple Arcade on 1 May, including WHAT THE CLASH?, a quirky, fast-paced multiplayer game that combines playful activities like table tennis, archery, racing and tag. Launching exclusively on Apple Arcade, WHAT THE CLASH? is the follow-up to indie developer Triband’s critically acclaimed racing comedy game WHAT THE CAR?, winner of Mobile Game of Year at the 2024 D.I.C.E. Awards.
Players can also jump into with My Buddy, a cosy simulation game where players bond with and care for virtual puppies and kittens; LEGO Friends Heartlake Rush+, a fast-paced endless racing game; the popular word search game Words of Wonders: Search+; and SUMI SUMI : Matching Puzzle+, a charming matching game featuring popular San-X characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi. These new additions join Arcade’s hit collection of over 200 games, all free from ads and in-app purchases.
WHAT THE CLASH? by Triband
Play solo or challenge friends to one-on-one battles in this hilarious party game. Players unlock modifier cards to create absurd combos like giraffle, toasty archery, sticky tennis, milk the fish and more. They’ll climb the leaderboards, enter tournaments, or find new card combinations to make each match a chaotic and fun surprise with quirky twists. With simple touch controls, everyone plays as The Hand, a charming and stretchy hand with legs that players can customise with hundreds of combinations of unlockable items like eye patches, dresses and earrings. Competitors will have to outplay and outgoof their opponents as they go hand to hand with family and friends in some seriously silly showdowns.
Play solo or challenge friends to one-on-one battles in this hilarious party game. Players unlock modifier cards to create absurd combos like giraffle, toasty archery, sticky tennis, milk the fish and more. They’ll climb the leaderboards, enter tournaments, or find new card combinations to make each match a chaotic and fun surprise with quirky twists. With simple touch controls, everyone plays as The Hand, a charming and stretchy hand with legs that players can customise with hundreds of combinations of unlockable items like eye patches, dresses and earrings. Competitors will have to outplay and outgoof their opponents as they go hand to hand with family and friends in some seriously silly showdowns.
with My Buddy by Neilo Inc.
Animal lovers will adore with My Buddy, a heartwarming game where players bond with a variety of dogs and cats, each with their own personality and appearance. Players will experience their pets’ growth, nurturing them through each stage of their lives and dressing them in unique outfits to express their individuality. With the ability to decorate their pets’ spaces and interact with them anytime, anywhere, this game brings the joy of companionship to life.
Animal lovers will adore with My Buddy, a heartwarming game where players bond with a variety of dogs and cats, each with their own personality and appearance. Players will experience their pets’ growth, nurturing them through each stage of their lives and dressing them in unique outfits to express their individuality. With the ability to decorate their pets’ spaces and interact with them anytime, anywhere, this game brings the joy of companionship to life.
LEGO Friends Heartlake Rush+ by StoryToys
Race through Heartlake City with the LEGO Friends and their pets in this colourful, fast-paced adventure. Players can jump behind the wheel as Aliya, Autumn, Nova, Leo, Liann and more, customising their cars with unique colours, decals, tires, toppers and trails. While speeding through vibrant streets, they must dodge obstacles and collect treasures, completing exciting missions to unlock amazing rewards.
Race through Heartlake City with the LEGO Friends and their pets in this colourful, fast-paced adventure. Players can jump behind the wheel as Aliya, Autumn, Nova, Leo, Liann and more, customising their cars with unique colours, decals, tires, toppers and trails. While speeding through vibrant streets, they must dodge obstacles and collect treasures, completing exciting missions to unlock amazing rewards.
Words of Wonders: Search+ by Fugo Games
In this hit word search game, players look for hidden words on the board while exploring iconic landmarks to uncover the secrets of the world. As they progress through levels themed around a variety of subjects, players will discover new words, challenge their knowledge and strategise their way to success as they solve the mystery that words hide.
In this hit word search game, players look for hidden words on the board while exploring iconic landmarks to uncover the secrets of the world. As they progress through levels themed around a variety of subjects, players will discover new words, challenge their knowledge and strategise their way to success as they solve the mystery that words hide.
SUMI SUMI : Matching Puzzle+ by Imagineer
Featuring beloved characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi from Japanese character manufacturing company San-X, this game invites players into the charming world of kawaii matching puzzles. With simple tap-to-match mechanics, engaging yet relaxing gameplay and beautifully designed maps, SUMI SUMI : Matching Puzzle+ offers a perfect blend of strategy and fun for fans of cute puzzle games.
Featuring beloved characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi from Japanese character manufacturing company San-X, this game invites players into the charming world of kawaii matching puzzles. With simple tap-to-match mechanics, engaging yet relaxing gameplay and beautifully designed maps, SUMI SUMI : Matching Puzzle+ offers a perfect blend of strategy and fun for fans of cute puzzle games.
This month, players can also look forward to content updates to their favourite Arcade games, playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro, including Hello Kitty Island Adventure, PGA TOUR Pro Golf and WHAT THE CAR?.
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure by Sunblink: 16 April marks the opening of the City Town Orchards, available only on Apple Arcade. Work with Keroppi, Usahana and Wish me mell to help the city go green with rooftop fruit trees and delicious new offerings at the Imagination Cafe.
- PGA TOUR Pro Golf by HypGames: Coinciding with the real-life tournament on April 17, players can tee off virtually at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links.
- WHAT THE CAR? by Triband: On 10 April, new skins, new levels and a new map will be added in this ‘suspicious’ update.
This month also brings updates to popular games like Talking Tom Blast Park, Tomb of the Mask+, Three Kingdoms HEROES, Drive Ahead! Carcade, Ridiculous Fishing EX, A Slight Chance of Sawblades+, Skate City: New York and more.
Pricing and Availability
- Apple Arcade is available for A$9.99 inc. GST per month with a one-month free trial.¹ Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV could receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.2
- Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual (A$24.95 inc. GST), Family (A$31.95 inc. GST) and Premier (A$49.95 inc. GST) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial.3
- 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 catalogue.
- 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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- One-month trial: This offer is available to new subscribers only. Apple Arcade costs A$9.99 inc. GST per month after the free trial. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Terms apply.
- Three-month trial: New and qualified returning subscribers only. Apple Arcade costs A$9.99 inc. GST per month after the free trial. Only one offer per Apple Account and only one offer per family if you’re part of a Family Sharing group, regardless of the number of devices you or your family purchase. This offer is not available if you or your family have previously accepted an Apple Arcade three-month free offer. Offer is good for three months after eligible device activation. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
- The Apple One free trial includes only services that are not currently used through a free trial or a subscription. The plan automatically renews after the trial until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.