Apple announced a new slate of games coming to Apple Arcade in October, led by Pusheen’s Place. All five titles will be available on October 1, 2026.
Apple Arcade October lineup
Pusheen’s Place is the first officially licensed game starring Pusheen the Cat. The title lets players build a cozy paradise and collect more than 100 kitties while playing, crafting, and decorating rooms for characters such as Pusheenicorn and Pancake Pusheen. The game also includes mini games including Snack Stack, Parfait Pop, and Batch Match. Pusheen’s Place joins Arcade’s existing lineup of “cozy” titles, including Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, and Cozy Caravan.
River City Survivors is described as an explosive survivors-like action game from the long-running River City series. It throws players into waves of zombies with more than 20 playable characters, including franchise mainstays Kunio and Riki, and offers support for up to two companions.
Terraria+ is a sandbox action-adventure game in which players fight, explore, and build through an ever-expanding world. The release includes the ‘Bigger & Boulder’ 1.4.5 update, which adds a ‘Dead Cells’ crossover and Pals from ‘Palworld,’ and supports up to seven players via Game Center or local Wi‑Fi.
Touchgrind BMX 2+ is a physics-based BMX stunt game that uses two-finger controls designed to make every trick feel real.
4 Pics 1 Word+ is the Arcade edition of the puzzle game that has stumped and delighted more than 400 million players worldwide.
Subscription and availability
Apple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to more than 200 games across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, all free of ads and in-app purchases. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $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 the service for free. Apple Arcade is also included in Apple One Individual ($21.95), Family ($27.95), and Premier ($39.95) plans in the U.S., each with a one-month free trial. The service can be accessed through the App Store and the Apple Games app.
