What is Apple Arcade? UK price and how the gaming service works
Another gaming subscription service to consider!
Gamers, listen up! Apple's very own subscription service Apple Arcade offers over 200 games for enthusiasts to get stuck into - who said subscription services were just for TV and music?!
Never one to miss out on the action, Apple Arcade made a jump into the gaming streaming services in 2019, joining Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and Ubisoft. But it does have some major differences to make it stand out in the ever-growing crowd.
For all you need to know about Apple Arcade, and what type of games you are able to play on it, keep on reading!
Sign up for a one month free trial of Apple Arcade
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What is Apple Arcade?
Apple Arcade is a video game subscription service that comes, unsurprisingly given the name, from Apple. It’s available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV – so it’s not just for the small screens.
There are more than 200 games on the service, and they are a mix of popular titles and games that were made specifically to use on Apple Arcade. We’ll go into the games themselves a little more, shortly.
How much is Apple Arcade in the UK?
Apple Arcade will set you back just £6.99 per month in the UK. If you are trying it for the first time, you can sign up for a free one month trial. You can also get three months of Apple Arcade free when you buy an eligible Apple device (a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac), as long as you redeem the offer within 90 days of purchase.
Sign up for a one month free trial of Apple Arcade
Is there an Apple Arcade free trial in the UK?
If you have an Apple device, then you have an Apple Arcade free trial at your disposal.
The trial lasts for a month, which is more than enough time to work out whether it is a service for you or not - but be warned. Cancelling the trial will remove all access instantly, so don’t do it unless you really don’t want to play for free anymore.
Sign up for a one month free trial of Apple Arcade
Best Apple Arcade games to play in 2023
As mentioned, there are around 200 (plus) games on the service, but given the handheld nature of what Apple Arcade is geared towards, it should come as no surprise that there are no massive AAA games on there – it’s not that kind of gaming.
But there are still some great ones, including some of the best mobile games. Try out the original Goat Simulator, for example, especially if you are a fan of wacky ridiculousness. We'd also recommend the kid-friendly environmental game Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, the fiery platformer Hot Lava and the TV-inspired Warped Kart Racers.
Other games worth checking out include the brilliantly named Sneaky Sasquatch, Mini Motorways, ChuChu Rocket Universe, Sayonara Wild Hearts and many more.
Check out Cypher 007 and visit some of James Bond’s most iconic moments, or enjoy traditional events with Japanese Rural Life Adventure. There's also My Talking Angela 2+, the virtual pet game which all launched onto the app this autumn.
New winter season releases include Delicious - Miracle of Life+ (GameHouse), Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition (Gameloft) and the thrilling new adventures of Sonic Dream Team (SEGA).
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Is Apple Arcade worth it?
As always with a question like this, it comes down to the individual. But for us, if you are a lover of mobile games and you have time on your side to sink into them, you will get a lot of value for money out of Apple Arcade.
On the flip side though, if you don’t have that much time to play them and you are more of a casual gamer, your best choice would be to buy the individual games. There is a lot of choice here and you will never be short of something to play, but you’ll need to sink a lot of hours in to make the cost worthwhile.
That being said, this is a gem of a service for those that are glued to their devices – and you’ll almost certainly find some new favourites to add to your gaming rotation. At the very least, you would find some enjoyment from the Apple Arcade free trial.
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Cordelia Aspinall is a Digital Writer for Immediate Media, working across brands including The Recommended, RadioTimes.com, MadeForMums and BBC Gardeners’ World. She has previously worked and written for digital publications including Condé Nast Traveller, The Evening Standard, Cosmopolitan, and several other lifestyle brands.
