In the Arcade app on Apple TV 4K, you can browse popular games, search for specific games, and download games you want to play. Each game’s page shows its description, previews, ratings, related games, and download options. Once a game starts downloading, its icon appears on the Home Screen with a progress indicator.
Most Apple Arcade games need a third-party Bluetooth® game controller or other accessory (sold separately), and you’ll see on a game’s page whether a controller is optional or required.
Here’s how to find games in the Arcade app and download them to your Apple TV 4K.
Note: Apple Arcade requires a subscription.
Browse games by category
- Go to the Arcade app on Apple TV 4K.
- Do any of the following:
- Navigate left and right in the top row to view featured games.
- Scroll down to view category rows, then navigate left and right to view available options.
Tip: If you play Apple Arcade games on another device, you can find those games in the Continue Playing row in Apple Arcade as long as you’re signed in to Game Center.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select See All Games, then sort or filter the results.
- Select a game to see its description, previews, ratings, related games, and download options.
Search for games
- Go to the Arcade app on Apple TV 4K.
- Select the Search button in the upper-right corner.
- Do either of the following:
- Navigate down to browse trending games.
- Enter a search term in the field.
- Select a game to see its description, previews, ratings, related games, and download options.
Download a game
- Go to the Arcade app on Apple TV 4K.
- Select the game you want to download. Select Get.
The game begins downloading and its icon appears on the Home Screen with a progress indicator.
Note: Most games in Apple Arcade require a third-party Bluetooth® game controller or other accessory (sold separately). On a game’s page, you can see whether a controller is optional or required. See Use a game controller on Apple TV 4K.
Quick tip: If you use Family Sharing, you can use your iPhone or iPad to limit the games your family members can buy—including enabling Ask to Buy, which lets your kids purchase items only with parental approval.
Not all features and content are available in all countries or regions or on all Apple TV hardware models.
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