When I first got my watch I had no idea there were games for it but man am I glad I found this gem. If you’re going to pick up any games for your watch this is an absolute must! My lifestyle has a lot of waiting around for computers to calculate or animals to finish that it’s so nice and convenient to have this at the ready to hop in and out of. My thoughts also spiral out of control easily so having this fun distraction has been a real treat. As it happens this was the first one i came across and took a chance on. Sadly, this suite of games is so well polished and fun that it has set an incredibly high bar of expectations that others just haven’t come close to matching. I’ve tried a number of other paid and free suites and individual games that simply don’t look as nice, run so smooth, are as much fun and interact so effortlessly as Arcadia that I pretty much play these exclusively. You can really tell the difference from other developers who simply produce an app to sell, to these who actually seem to use and refine it. The love is evident. Thank you devs for this awesome app. It runs great, looks great and is a genuine pleasure to play. Also very happy to see its in active development with new games and features being added. Would rate it 10 stars if I could :-)
Best games on Apple Watch: bonus play on phone too!
These games are great and maybe even the best you can play on your Apple Watch for the price. But you might want to buy them with the bundle that says “Also Included In” in the App Store because for 99¢ more you get 5 other games; furthermore, some of the other games are a bundle of multiple games as well. $1.99 for this game alone but $2.99 gives you an additional 5 games with some including multiple games themself. These games are very impressive for your Apple Watch and designed to easily be played on you Watch as well. They run buttery smooth and also have a nostalgic likeness to old school games. 100% recommend you purchasing this game; but only if, you buy this game in the 6 game bundle for 99¢ more. Again, when you click the game in the App Store, you’ll see something that says “Also Included In.” Click that and buy that bundle. Worth it completely.
The graphics are bright and colorful. Styles like classic arcade games of old. There’s no ads and all the games run smoothly. It really feels like I’m carrying a tiny arcade in my pocket. However I just have two little complaints with three of the games. Brick out, slimenator and treasure map. I don’t like how brick out gives you 3 lives. I’d like if there were check points or no lives at all and be casual. Treasure map timer runs out way too fast a few maps in. And slimenator throws too many enemies in at once too soon in the game. Other than those 3 gripes this app is well worth it. And the developers are always improving it and adding more games. I hope they see this and maybe fix those things. If not that’s all good. There’s dozens more games on here to play. Edit: or for brick out hide hearts in some blocks like how the space invader game hides them in the alien ships.
I’ve gotten multiple of these before, they have 4 variations of the same game and call it a day but this one isn’t like that at all. Their games are unique but also the classics, they have stuff like bowling, fishing, races, etc. but its all just so addictive and great for passing time. I ride the bus to school everyday and I’m usually pretty bored so I’ve been looking for games to play on the bus and this is perfect for me. My favorite game so far is FastRun, its a racing game where you avoid other cars and falling off the road. Those types of games are usually all the same, you dodge some cans and stop signs by pressing some arrows and boom you’ve won the game, but this one is more unique from the joystick and art style all the way to how it makes you feel like your there.
awesome collection of fun, easy to play games that you can play on your watch! as far as using the apple watch as a gaming device(?!), these guys nailed it. of course, you can also play on your phone or tv. the leaderboards are separate too for each device which is nice. i can’t imagine how gaming(!?!!?) on an apple watch could be implemented better. just perfect little mini-games with simple controls that are fun and cozy. the collection has also expanded a good bit since i originally purchased it which is really appreciated. good devs, good games, good, simple fun. must have if you have an apple watch imo. apple should buy it out and include it natively as a fun gimmick lol that’s how well it fits the device and makes something fun that works given its extreme limitations.
This game is worth it for the small price of two dollars. It has a variety of fun retro games that you can play on your watch and phone if you wanna kill time or not waste your phone battery to entertain yourself. Though I do have some suggestions that I would like to see implemented like playing online or local multiplayer with someone that has an Apple Watch or if they don’t have the Apple Watch they can play against you on their phone while you play on the Apple Watch. Another thing I would like to see is a leader board as myself love to play competitively, so being able to see who is at the top of the leaderboard would be nice. Overall pretty good app and I hope too see more fun and cool games in the future.
I’ve had my Apple Watch for several months now, but hadn’t come across any games that look like they would 1) be any fun, and 2) kind of show off what the watch can do when other people are looking :-) So for two bucks, this was like the perfect find for me. The games are actually fun, they’re really well made w/ the graphics, gameplay, sound, music… all of it. This isn’t just someone goofing around - these are games you might even catch yourself playing on your phone too. :-) They’re the definition of pick up and play games, when you have five minutes to burn somewhere… and to have ‘em all in one pack like this is perfect. Good job, y’all.
I LOVE the homage to Sega’s Outrun. All games are very playable. The best parts of these games are that they’re more or less designed to be start/stop friendly, where it isn’t a big deal if you lose progress or whatever. But you do seem to be able to pause and hold your place (at least while the app is running in the bg), which is helpful. Some are pretty simple, and reminiscent of some of the classic “filler” games that used to get churned out in the cartridge days, but they seemingly perform as designed and do not crash. Definitely worth $2 to have access to some quick games without having to be glued to my phone.
I'm having a blast playing all of these fun old school games. Whether it's on my Apple Watch or my iPhone I love it all. If you want a collection of simple games to help unwind with not much pressure and want to experience the origins of today's games, I recommend getting Aracdia. Many thanks to the developer for such a fun experience and for selling the game collection at one fair price. Thank you and God bless. P.S. I really like the icon for this games collection too. It's very appealing I thought and easy to find in my Watch menu, thanks. Also, I noticed that you mentioned you might add a coins system to the game possibly? I just hope if you do that you'll please not add any in-app purchases or subscription garbage please to the application. One of the main reasons I made the choice to buy, Arcadia, was that it looked like retro fun for one reason. But, most importantly that it was sold for one fair price without any IAPs. I do hope that you will please stick to that ethical way of pricing and selling this collection, thank you if you will, I'd be grateful ❤️.
I gift this game to everyone who has an Apple Watch. It is essential. I work in a lab and love playing it while I wait for a centrifuge to spin down, in line at the store, or stuck in traffic. To my surprise new games have been added several times and most of them are amazing. The only thing I would change is having Game Center saves, retaining high scores, and leaderboards. I’m in competition with like 20 people and we have to take screenshots for bragging rights. I've had the app update a couple times and hasn’t always retained that info. But this is an app that I will always support. And it’s one of the most used apps on my watch. Great work people!!
But once and it works. What I didn’t expect was that it’d work across all my devices. There ast some features I’d like to see in the games, like drop persistence in invaders. It would be hard to produce something that I’d feel as good about. HUGE THANKS for no in app purchases. It is why I chose yours over all other options and I’m absolutely grateful I did. Thank you for something that will occupy my mind that works in my watch, phone, tablet, tv, and computer. I will eagerly look forward to another product that meets my needs or wants so that I can reward you with more money.
The Apple Watch is a great utility device but it’s nice to have a fun little time waster on the wrist and these little retro style arcade games are perfect for the job. Fun little games that you can shoot for a high score on while waiting at appointments or in lines. The colours are nice and vibrant and the animations are smooth. I was particularly impressed by the driving game. For the low price, I’ve gotten additional games added over time, updates and support and importantly Family Sharing. One of my kids got the Apple Watch and was able to download it hassle free. Highly Recommended.
I like retro arcade games—maybe not as much as Minecraft or anything, but they’re fun games to play. When I found out there was an app that had a bunch of retro-style arcade games that I could play on my watch, I immediately bought it. The experience has been great. The selling point for me was Galaxy Invaders, a game based on Space Invaders, which I used to play all the time on my Atari flashback. Arcadia gives a cool twist to the game with having some of the attacking ships move to attack. Overall, great little app, and I very much recommend it
I rather like this little app. For $2, I can play a lot of different games, both on watch and my phone. They feel distinct between the phone and the watch versions due to the clever use of the crown. If i have any complaints, it’s that the games all lack any real depth. This makes the time I spend with the app feel like eatting candy, an addictive and empty experience. Along with more games as promised in the description, I would appreciate more depth added to the games that already exist in future patches. I feel like this would add a lot of longevity to the software, which as it stands I see myself getting burnt out on sooner or later.
This app has a few mini games that work great for the Apple Watch. I found myself with not much phone battery left but was stuck without a charger and had 6 more hours to go on my shift. I bought the app and it turned out to be a great purchase for 2 bucks. My main boss came walking towards me and didn’t mention me on my watch. It looks like your just checking your watch which is better than being on your phone. This app is good for passing the time and boredom.
This is hands down THE best set of fun little games to play on your watch! If you only owned one app to play games on your watch with, this would be the one! They keep adding new games to the list a couple of times a years too. So glad I found this app. Hoping the developers can add a “Jewels” game at some point. You know. The one where you match 3 or more Jewels/Gems and they disappear and the rows above crash down. It would work great on the Apple Watch. I have a version on my Garmin Vivoactive 4 and it is so much fun.
*****UPDATE***** With the ability to mute the music and effects on the watch I’m changing my view to 5 stars. It’s good to know the developers read reviews and try to make adjustments. Great games from my childhood, good graphics and easy controls. This one hits it out of the ball park! The games are neat and enjoyable but the sounds are so loud that it makes it impossible to play unless you want to be inconsiderate to others. You can mute the sound on the phone but it doesn’t change the watch, which totally defeats why I bought the app.
I personally think this game (or mini games) is gun and entertaining, however i just think there arent too many games, and i feel like i was kind of scammed out of my money because there are only 20 games. I feel like there could be a lot mini games, if they are based off of retro games, then there should be a lot more picks. But other that, the games have decent mechanics and they are quite entertaining if im ever bored without anything to do! There are some obvious drawbacks and room for improvement, but it overall isn’t a bad title!
Each game feels exactly the same. It honestly feels like there are multiple different re-skins of a game that constantly has the same formula. It’s even more like that in Arcadia sports. I downloaded Arcadia sports, thinking that it was going to have an actual formula racing with a first second and third place but instead, it’s just like the normal car game on here. There’s no real racing part. Not only that but the bowling game on here is not only repeated once on ArcadiaSports but twice. The games on this one and it’s sequel are good, but they just need more diversity and different mechanics.
I would rate this an easy 5 stars, one thing I wish would happen is that when playing on different devices under the same account that the scores would match up, I understand that some of the games have different controls and that some games have even slightly different objectives such as the pin ball game, on the phone there are 6 buttons to push and on the watch I believe it is 4? Anyways, A really fun game absolutely worth the $2!!
When I first got the app I was confused with many of the games but when I figured it out I could not get off my watch my favorite is bubble mania! I love the details to each game and it is available for even colorblind people One suggestion I think could be updated is the games I feel like there could be more to choose from because they haven’t updated the games in a while maybe I will find a new game to enjoy Great ideas!!
I have bought numerous games for my watch. Out of all of them I have found this one to be a great discount, as it is $2 you get a bundle of a bunch of games replicating the same experience on your Apple watch that you can get on arcade machines. One thing I would enjoy if there was like a premium membership so I can customize my stuff. Another thing is I feel having games such as games revolving around sports like a baseball game would be really fun!
***Update*** Great to finally have adjustable volume. Five stars now. So much fun! Now I don’t have to worry about waking up anyone around me when I play Simon. Thank you for the update, and the quick response. The games are fun, but O.M.G. How are the only two volume options either mute or turned up to 11? The music is so loud it is impossible to play without it being muted. Please, please, please, allow for an adjustable volume. I thought that would be a given for a paid app... really disappointed.
This game is truly awesome. Reasons: No ads, you can play offline (with no WiFi), the few games are enough to keep a child engaged. The colorblind mode is also very awesome! Maybe the developers can add a few more old games like (any old 90s game) paper boy, or home alone with like mini control pad (jump, walk/run/move, etc) but besides that it’s 10/10 I’ve asked many people to download it so we could play against each other but still LOVE THIS APP SO MUCHHH <3
I’ve been having this app on my Apple Watch for over a month approximately. All those games are real entertaining, well-made and there’s no lag. They’re incredibly adorable! If I had more friends with an Apple Watch I would recommend it big time! If you’re reading this, definitely get this! At this point for me, this is a MUST HAVE for the Apple Watch! Thanks for making this app! Please never delete it <3
This Game is not bad for a arcade game,since now we’re in this modern world, but they got it right,how a arcade game should look like,and plus all the games are so entertaining and sooo CLASSIC, and original.I Love It,you will never get bored,I promise you.😌💕 “Plus “-this is a message for the creator I hope you keep adding more mini games into your game platform you know?Because your doing a good job at these games,keep doing what your doing lol.💕it’s worth it.
EDIT: I was finally able to share this app with my family! It is great and thank you to the very helpful developers! The games are not bad but I’m very disappointed that family sharing does not work for the Apple Watch. The support page clearly states that Family Sharing is supported which is why I bought the app, but my family can only download it on their phones, not their watches!
I’m 70 and Pong and snake and all these games are going back to when I was a kid When they just came out,It was$.25 a game 🥴having Just spent six hours playing I just love 😍these games well done gentlemen thank you for NO in app purchases & no advertisements!! ( let me pay for it and use it) these are wonderful games!! Slow FUNS !! everybody get this nice slow fun and great challenges !thank you well done boys and girls!! WELL DONE 🤯🧐🤩🐉😎🦖😍
Love playing this game in the middle of a boring class or just on my own free time at home. There’s many good games to choose from and it never really gets boring. This is my only watch game I’ve had and ever needed, and I’ve had it for dang near half a year. Shoutout to the developers, designers, etc. I know as a developer myself it must’ve taken quite some time to master this game’s craft! 10/10
I love the Apple Watch games and how simple the controls are, but maybe they could be more complicated because they get boring after a little bit. I think a currency like coins would make it better. You could buy new characters in some of the games. In the galaxy invaders game, the power- ups to make you shoot more should last longer. Overall, I love all the games and they are really fun.
There’s a variety of classic games that are all pretty fun to play on Apple Watch. You can also play them on iPhone and, smartly, the online high score lists are separate for each version of each game. However when I just tried to display the leaderboards on the watch it said “Unable to load scores”. Maybe this is a temporary hiccup, though. There’s sliders to control the volume of music and sound effects separately, and a color blind mode. Very nice.
ok , I have very few reasons on why I love this game , and very few reasons on why I don’t like it as much as well . here are reasons why I love the game : 1.) it’s really cool how you can play it on your phone AND on your Apple Watch ! 2.) the games are actually fun , because any other game for Apple Watch isn’t like this one ! It’s very creative !! And 3.) i don’t regret for paying at all for this game !! here are reason why I kind of dislike the game : 1.) I don’t like the fact that you have to pay for the app . And 2.) the bowling game could be a little better , not that it’s terrible , but it could be better . and that’s it ! I really love it and I’m glad you guys took time to create this masterpiece !! Have a blessed dayy !
This is more fun than I expected! My wife and kids are all sharing the phon, just like we used to share a controller back in the Day! This really takes me back to when games where simple and challenging at the same time. I especially enjoy the Simon Says game. Haven’t played that one in years! And watching my kids play is heart warming ❤️. Great Job with this one developers! I hope to see more games coming soon
I recently bought this games for my Apple Watch. At first I was a bit iffy to pay money for a game on a watch, but after seeing all the amazing reviews, I knew I was in for something good. And boy was it amazing!! I honestly would pay a bit more than 2 dollars for this game. It’s super entertaining! There’s an amazing selection of games, that all function well, and are overall so much fun to play. I’m so happy there’s an actual good app for games on the App Store for an Apple Watch. I’m thinking of telling a few of my friends about this app who also have an Apple Watch, who are always complaining that there are no good games (since clearly they’re wrong lol). I’m so happy I bought this! :D
I was scrolling through top paid games when I saw this and I saw that it also had an Apple Watch version and I have an Apple Watch so I bought the game and I’m super satisfied it has no ads and the games are well-made I really like this game I read it five stars for the best game on watch it has all the games are you’ll ever need so we can rescue me from the burden of boredom!
I was looking for a nice game to play during downtime while my phone is on the charger and came across this app that showed that it has a few games. I figured it was worth the cost so I got it and it had a lot more than expected! They’re primarily the “easy to play difficult to master” type of games which make for great replayability. Highly recommended
All the games are easy to play on your watch and phones. They look decent and they’re fun. There are no ads and even the music is enjoyable. I’m not one of those who want to go back to 8 but gaming but these games makes it not so bad if you do while on a short wait for something.
This is a great app if you’re stuck waiting with just your Apple Watch! The games are everything from new takes on classic 4bit games from the late 70s, early 80s, and phone games from the 90s! So, there’s at least one you’ll enjoy, no matter who you are. No crashes. FYI: You use your crown dial to move and play. So, you’ll want it in the right position to play comfortably.
1st off I'd like to say anybody wondering if buying this game is worth it, it is honestly if you're that 8-bit type of person who really loves classic arcade games. 2nd I really love the fact that we have more than just one game to play for just 2$! Last but not least I really enjoy the games. I really enjoy the how it's so easy to swap between different games. 5 Stars from me! 😎
If you ever wanted nice pick up and play games for your Apple Watch, IPhone, or otherwise, this is a great deal! Controls are responsive, graphics are amazing (really gives off that snes feel) and the games themselves are highly optimized and addictive for both platforms I’ve tried. 10/10!
Im really happy i got this game i really enjoy it especially on long boring car rides or thing like that. The games are really fun but one suggestion is to have a game where your a plane or rocket flying upwards you move it side to side and astroids come really quick and it gets harder every level. Just a suggestion that i think would be cool. But anyways thanks great game
When it comes to games for Apple Watch A lot of care was put into this one The games are fun and make good use out of The Digital Crown The games are fun and make time feel like it’s passing a little faster in certain environments They provide good entertainment in places where you might not be allowed to have a phone out and the games can be put on silent too so that’s a nice touch The games can also be played on phone though and they play just as good as they do on the watch Overall a solid collection of somewhat addictive games to keep you entertained anywhere If your looking for games for Apple Watch this is a must have
Worth the $1.99. The only thing I do not care for is some of the games are a box in the middle of my iPhone 12 Pro screen. Lots of wasted unused screen space. The games that are full screen…what a difference in the visual appeal and play to use the whole screen! Hope to see all the games in this great app upgraded to full screen at some point if possible. Thx!
I think this game has a good variety of games and is good because I can 1v1 my sister since I have an Apple Watch and she can use my phone. The only problem is some of the songs are repetitive but it’s no big deal since I can turn my volume down. Overall, it’s definitely worth $2.
I love Arcadia because it has so many different games to choose from(22), and you can download them on your watch! So l have Arcadia on me at all times. Very fun games, and most I’ve never played before, or heard about them but have never played them myself! So much and I will never stop loving this game of games!
I love most of these games, and have a lot of fun playing them on my watch when I get bored. I will say though that some of the more puzzle-like games probably need some instructions so that the player won’t be completely confused about what to do. But overall I think most of these are great games and I 100% recommend this app.
Update: More value for the money 💵! Apple TV support/ game play has been added. 👍🏼 Thank You to the developer! Games play and respond well on both iPhone and iWatch. At first I had no sound on watch but after a hard reboot, it works with retro sound effects and music. Great way to pass the time in a doctor’s office.
I recently purchased an Apple Watch to aid in my weight loss journey. I thought for fun that I would see if there were any fun and quick games for it and up came this game…I was so excited by this that I even added their sports game package. Fun nostalgic takes on classic arcade games and is well worth the price of admission!
I love Arcadia because it has so many game options! By downloading Arcadia I never get bored. My favorite game is the one where the pirate needs you help to find the map. It is always fun when you get the treasure! Arcadia is awesome and it really helps me to not get bored. It keeps me entertained and I absolutely love it! Besides I can also have the game on my Apple Watch!!!!!
Due to school being online I don’t wear my watch much but it’s just as good on the phone too! There are some “classic” games and the music is brilliant and perfect for the games. I would 10/10 recommend this app! I can’t wait to see what new games they add in the future! I can’t stop playing the bubble shooter one.
Arcadia is a collection of 22 arcade games for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. List of currently available games: • FastRun Avoid traffic and reach your destination • RainBowling Hit all the pins and get a strike! But beware, you will encounter unexpected obstacles and an explosive ending! • Yarr! Destroy all the enemy ships. YOU ARE A PIRATE! YARR! • Bricko Match colored bricks horizontally, vertically or diagonally in order to remove them and score points • Fruity Snake Collect as many fruits as you can • CandyBall A "delicious" pinball. Use the flippers to hit the ball • MineHound Mines are hidden in a grid of cells. The number tells you how many mines touch the cell. Open all the safe cells • Bubble Mania Clear as many bubbles as you can without any bubble crossing the bottom line • BadaBoom Prevent bombs from falling on the floor by collecting them • Ho Ho Hop! Help Santa eat cookies and avoid all obstacles • The Claw Grab as many treasures as possible with the claw • Galaxy Invaders Destroy all enemy spaceships • Indiana GP Challenge your rivals in this crazy race • BrickOut Destroy all the bricks with the ball • Treasure Map Recompose the map to reach the treasure • Replay Press the coloured pads in the correct order • Bounce Like Pong but in Circle. Keep the ball in stage • Sewer Rat Avoid obstacles while swimming in the sewer • PongPong Beat your opponent in ping-pong • Slimenator Defend your position and destroy as many slimes as you can • Crazy Balloon Collect gems and avoid obstacles • Tap-A-Mole Whack a mole. Whack it! Features: - No ads. - No In-App purchases. - No user tracking. - Daily, Weekly and All Time leaderboards.* - iCloud storage. - Compatible with all Apple Watch models. - Color-blind mode. - Up to 120 fps on ProMotion devices. Credits: [Music] 8-bit Loops by Snabisch [Music] Wellerman by Zumi Daxuya Let us know if you have any suggestions or ideas for next games! * Leaderboards require a Game Center account.