Arcade 2026 for iOS — top best games in the Arcade genre

Plants vs. Zombies 3: Evolved - a game in the Arcade genre

Arcade, Strategy, Tactics, Tower Defense (Tower Defense), Comedy

Game released: iOS → 7 April 2026

Players: 7.5/10

A large-scale evolution of the classic formula of the Plants vs. Zombies series, where the familiar lawn defense is enhanced with modern tactical options. The main...

BALL x PIT

Action, Top-down view, Roguelike, Arcade

Game released: iOS → 12 March 2026

Players: 9/10

Steam: 95/100

Metacritic: 87/100

An unexpected event has destroyed an entire city, leaving only an ominous pit in its place. Treasure hunters flock to this tomb in search of fortune. They explore...

Scritchy Scratchy

Casual game, Old school, Clicker, Casino, Arcade, Simulation

Game released: iOS → 18 March 2026

Players: 8.6/10

Steam: 95/100

A light and engaging clicker built around scratching off lottery tickets and hunting for luck. Each ticket hides its surprises: rare symbols, unexpected effects...

Slime Rancher

Arcade, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Exploration, Adventure, Open world

Game released: iOS → 26 May 2026

Players: 8.4/10

Steam: 98/100

Metacritic: 81/100

A bright first-person adventure that combines elements of farming, exploration, and arcade shooting. The action takes place on a distant planet where humanity has...

Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon

Action, DLC, Top-down view, Indie, Roguelike, Casual game, Fantasy, Gothic, Arcade

Game released: iOS → 28 August 2026

Steam: 96/100

A dark expansion about a cult that sets out in search of the legendary paradise of Saint Baal-Tazar. According to legend, many years ago he saw a vision of a land...

Subway Surfers City

Arcade, Third-person view, Runner

Game released: iOS → 26 February 2026

Players: 7.1/10

Jake, Tricky, Fresh and Yutani go running and jumping through the city streets. You need to explore the outskirts of Metro City, running away from the guard and...

Gambonanza

Turn-based, Chess game, Tactics, Roguelike, Replayability, Arcade

Game released: iOS → 1 May 2026

VGTimes: 7.6/10

Players: 10/10

Steam: 74/100

The game offers a completely new take on classic chess, turning it into a dynamic roguelike where the goal is not just to checkmate the king, but to capture every...

Drive 2 Climb: Offroad 4x4

Racing, Free game, Casual game, Clicker, Simulation, Arcade

Game released: iOS → 11 May 2026

An arcade off-road driving simulator where you need to overcome steep climbs, rough terrain, and many natural obstacles. Each track tests your driving skills...

Goblin Sushi

Arcade, First-person view, Comedy, Collectible card game (CCG), Action, Dungeons, Roguelike

Game released: iOS → 9 February 2026

Steam: 89/100

The player controls a goblin making sushi for his fellow goblins. There is a wide selection of unusual ingredients, such as caterpillars, slugs, and frogs. You will...

ICR - Multiplayer Car Racing

Arcade, Racing, Online, Free game, Third-person view

Game released: iOS → 23 February 2026

Dynamic arcade racing focused on online competitions and quick races against players from around the world. The game offers intense races on various tracks, where...

Nova Drift

Role-playing game, Arcade, Action, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Shooter, Roguelike

Game released: iOS → 10 March 2026

Players: 9.1/10

Steam: 96/100

Nova Drift — an arcade action RPG with a top-down view in a sci-fi setting from the creators of Last Horizon. You will have to fend off alien adversaries and...

Kuroko's Basketball SR

Arcade, Basketball, Isometric, Sports game

Game released: iOS → 11 March 2026

Players: 7.3/10

A sports game based on the anime "Kuroko's Basketball". The gamer trains familiar basketball players and performs spectacular moves on the court during matches...

Princess Maker 2 Refine

Arcade, Anime / Manga, Visual novel, Simulation, Role-playing game

Game released: iOS → 18 February 2026

Players: 9/10

Steam: 93/100

Princess Maker 2 Refine is a re-release of the classic arcade game Princess Maker 2 by the developers from Gainax studio. You will systematically turn a little girl...

Cosmic Royale

Arcade, Racing, Online, Third-person view, Science fiction

Game released: iOS → 29 January 2026

A racing battle royale set in a crazy sci-fi universe. Up to 40 players ride along a track where they are tested, avoid obstacles and try to get to the end. The...

Skull Up

Role-playing game, Arcade, Indie, Side view, Fantasy

Game released: iOS → 8 February 2026

The player gathers a squad of skeletons and sets off in search of adventures. You need to fight against opponents for valuable rewards. There are over 60 unique...

Tasty Planet: Final Bite

Arcade, Platformer, Top-down view, Indie, Casual game, Side view

Game released: iOS → 24 January 2026

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 90/100

The gamer controls one of the creatures and tries to eat all the items on the map. There are six scenarios with unique heroes and their own way of consuming the...

Jetpack Joyride Racing

Arcade, Racing, Third-person view

Game released: iOS → 10 April 2026

A fast-paced racing game with multiplayer mode in the universe of Jetpack Joyride. You need to drift and accelerate in time to perfectly take the turns. There are...

Crunchyroll: Fishing Star WT

Arcade, Simulation, Hunting / Fishing, First-person view

Game released: iOS → 28 January 2026

A vibrant game with anime characters, where the gamer travels around the world and catches fish. The encyclopedia features over 180 diverse species that can be...

Beasts Evolved 2

Arcade, Fighting, Side view

Game released: iOS → 12 March 2026

The main character is an explorer who studies a fantasy world called "Evoland Continent". You need to grow a squad of monsters and fight against opponents. There...

Pepper Grinder

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Side view

Game released: iOS → 26 February 2026

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 79/100

A pixel game about a pirate girl, Pepper, whose ship crashed and her treasure was stolen. In the hands of the heroine, Grinder is a powerful drilling machine. The...

Gumslinger 2: Ducks & Nukes

Arcade, Side view, Comedy, Fantasy

Game released: iOS → 20 January 2026

A bright game with turn-based duels, where gamers fight against each other. You need to use various weapons and useful items to defeat your opponent. There are 12...

Live Hard, Die Hard

Arcade, Shooter, Comics, Side view, Comedy, Strategy, Role-playing game, Simulation

Game released: iOS → 9 February 2026

Steam: 89/100

The player must gather a team of brave heroes to stop the alien army advancing on Earth. The fighters battle automatically, but it is important to help the doctor...

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Best Games in the Arcade genre of 2026 for iOS (Game released)