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Six games come to Apple Arcade in April, including new Katamari and Space Invaders 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.”

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 Entertainment’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.

Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE by Bandai Namco Entertainment
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.

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A still from Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Shown on iPhone 16 Pro.

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.

A still from Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve by TAITO CORPORATION. Shown on MacBook Air.

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.

A still from puffies. by Lykke Studios. Shown on iPhone 16 Pro Max.

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.

A still from RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+ by Atari. Shown on iPad Pro.

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.

A still from The Game of Life 2+ by Marmalade Game Studio. Shown on iPad Air.

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.

A still from Sesame Street Mecha Builders+ by StoryToys. Shown on iPhone 16 Pro.

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.

A still from NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition by 2K.
A still from PGA TOUR Pro Golf by HypGames, Inc.
A still from Skate City: New York by Snowman and Agens.
  • 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.
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