Gaming is fun irrespective of the device we are using. With Apple Arcade on Apple TV, gaming becomes more fun. There are plenty of games available on the App Store and Apple Arcade, which can be played with Apple TV. In the latest Apple TV models, you can upgrade the storage to as high as 64 GB. With that memory, you can play any of the hardcore games without any issues. Here, we picked the best games for Apple TV streaming devices.
Best Apple TV Games List
Alto’s Adventure | Shadowmatic | Sonic The Hedgehog Classic | Chameleon Run | Sky Force Reloaded |
Crossy Road | Rayman Adventure | Dungeon Hunter 5 | FRAMED 2 | Just Dance Now |
Asphalt 8: Drift Racing Game | Machinarium | Badland | SketchParty TV | Sayonara Wild Hearts |
Oceanhorn 2 | Hammer Bomb TV | Transistor | Hidden Folks | Mortal Combat 5 |
Lumino City | Duet Game | Playdead’s INSIDE | Lara Croft GO | Deus Ex GO |
Alto’s Adventure
The best adventure game for Apple TV is Alto’s Adventure. The app costs $4.99 on the App Store. Get into the never-ending snowboarding adventure with Alto and his friends. Surf through the wilderness, villages, woodlands, and more. The game has about more than 180 missions to complete. Upon playing the game, you will unlock six new characters with unique abilities. Connect through your Apple ID and challenge your friends to achieve your high score.
App Store Link: Alto’s Adventure
Crossy Road
Crossy Road is a fun-filled road crossing game. The game has different characters like Chicken, Pigeon, Unihorse, and more. Choose any characters and cross as many roads as you can. The game has only one tap control, which can be done by tapping the Apple TV remote trackpad. The game is easy to play and doesn’t need any game controllers or any additional devices. The Crossy Road game is available for free. The game has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in the App Store.
App Store Link: Crossy Road
Asphalt 8: Drift Racing Game
Though the latest version of the Asphalt game is Asphalt 9: Legends, Asphalt 8: Drift Racing Game is the newest Asphalt game available for Apple TV. Sooner or later, Asphalt 9: Legends will be available for Apple TV. In the Asphalt 8 game, you will get to drive 280+ world fastest cars with stunning graphics quality. The game needs at least 3 GB of free space for a smooth experience. Like all the Asphalt game versions, the game is available for free in the App Store.
App Store Link: Asphalt 8: Drift Racing Game
Oceanhorn 2
Oceanhorn 2 is one of the best open-world adventure games for the Apple TV device. The game was set thousands of years ago and will take you to the magical world of Gaia with 20+ hours of gameplay. We recommend using game controllers for better navigation. Lead the troops and fight against the formidable Dark Army and save the world. Solve the in-game puzzles with Trin and Gen to win the battles. The game is available for free. Oceanhorn 2 is also available on the Apple Arcade.
App Store Link: Oceanhorn 2
Lumino City
If you love solving puzzles, then you are going to love this game. Lumino City is full of puzzles and riddles. The plot of the game is that the caretaker of Lumino City got kidnapped. To save the caretaker, you need to explore the world and solve all the fascinating puzzles. The gameplay lasts for about 8 to 10 hours. Like the Asphalt game, the game occupies 2.4 GB of space. So, we recommend a free space of up to 3 GB to get the best gaming experience. The game costs $4.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Lumino City
Shadowmatic
Shadowmatic is the best shadow game ever for Apple TV. You will be given a set of objects. You have to rotate the object in such a way that the shadow replicates the targetted image. The game is full of perspective and different angles of view. In the game, there are more than 130 levels with up to 15 themes. With the 3D parallax view, the game is challenging to observe and play. If you can’t get the shadow, you can use the hints to some extent to simplify the game. The game costs $0.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Shadowmatic
Rayman Adventure
Developed by Ubisoft, Rayman Adventure is one of the best games for Apple TV. The gameplay takes place in an enchanted forest. The ancient eggs that sustain the wealth of the forest have been stolen. You need to find the stolen eggs there by going on an amazing adventure into the forest. The game has about more than 55 characters to choose from Rayman, Barbara, Globox, and more. You have to complete more than 200 exciting levels in seven different worlds to find the eggs.
App Store Link: Rayman Adventure
Machinarium
Machinarium is one of the best games for Apple TV, with good graphics and intriguing gameplay. In the game, you will play as a robot named Josef. His girlfriend Berta was kidnaped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang members. You have to save Berta from the gang and rescue her. Travel through the world of mechanics and understand the mechanisms to solve the puzzles. The game occupies more than 250 MB of storage and requires a game controller. The game costs $2.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Machinarium
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Hammer Bomb TV
Hammer Bomb is a popular game for iPhones and iPad. For Apple TV, the game was launched and renamed Hammer Bomb TV. You need to play as the Sir Hammer Bomb to help and navigate him to rescue all the captured soldiers. It is one of the best arcade games for Apple TV. In the game, there are seven epic bose battles to fight with. Drop bombs to open secret areas and to kill enemies. As the game is developed for Apple TV, the navigation and the controls are relatively easy. The game costs $0.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Hammer Bomb TV
Duet Game
The name describes the nature of the game. You have to control the two balls simultaneously to finish the levels. There are more than 140 levels to play with. Tap the Apple TV remote in such a way that both of the balls will avoid the obstacles. It is easy to say but very hard to play. The difficulty of the level will increase as the game goes. It is one of the toughest games to play on Apple TV that needs utmost concentration and patience. Duet Game costs $2.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Duet Game
Sonic: The Hedgehog Classic
The vintage game is back in the App Store. With the big screen, the game perfectly suits Apple TV. Developed by Sega, Sonic: The Hedgehog Classic is one of the best games for Apple TV. Run as fast as you can and save the world from the evil Dr. Eggman. The game is available for free on the App Store. The game also has the updated version, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic, with new playable characters. You can install either of the game on your Apple TV.
App Store Link: Sonic The Hedgehog Classic
Dungeon Hunter 5
Developed by Gameloft, Dungeon Hunter 5 is one of the most downloaded games in the App Store. The game falls under the category of Action RPG. The game can be played in two modes, Solo Campaign and Multiplayer mode. In the multiplayer mode, you can team up with 3 other players and fight against other teams in co-op mode. The game occupies 3.3 GB of memory. For a good gaming experience, we recommend at least 3.5 GB of free memory. The game is available for free.
App Store Link: Dungeon Hunter 5
Badland
Badland is one of the best adventure games of all time in the App Store. The game has about more than 100 unique levels with increasing difficulty. Choose between single-player mode and versus mode in Badland gameplay. In Versus mode, you can connect up to four players on the same device. Badland also offers players to create their own level and challenge their friends to complete the level. The game costs $0.99 on the App Store. The game has about more than 65 million players.
App Store Link: Badland
Transistor
Transistor is yet another Action RPG game on the list. Developed by Supergiant Games, Transistor is one of the toughest games to play with. Solve all the mysteries in the world of Transistor and complete the game. The game is set in a futuristic world with extraordinary weapons. Transistor is a hardcore game that requires more than 3 GB of free space and an additional game controller. The game has a price tag of $4.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Transistor
Playdead’s INSIDE
As the LIMBO game is not available for Apple TV, you can get Playdead’s INSIDE. The same developer, Playdead, developed both games. LIMBO takes place in a dark place with intense actions and challenging puzzles. The soundtrack of the game and the unsettling atmosphere are the highlight things in the game. Unlike LIMBO, Playdead’s INSIDE is available for free. Its user rating is 4.3 out of 5 stars in the App Store.
App Store Link: Playdead’s INSIDE
Chameleon Run
Chameleon Run is a never-ending running game like Temple Run and Subway Surfers. In the game, you will run on different colored platforms. The gameplay aims to switch the color of the character so that the color matches the platform. If you pick the wrong color, the game will end. You can also use powerups like double jump, head jump, and more. By tapping the trackpad, you can change the color. The game has a price tag of $1.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Chameleon Run
FRAMED 2
After the success of FRAMED, Loveshack released the second version of the game, FRAMED 2. The game was set on the events before the game FRAMED. A ship smuggled a precious shipment into an unknown island. You have to find the unknown island, find the shipment, and safely return it to the place. The game has a price tag of $4.99 on the App Store. You can play the game in more than 20 languages.
App Store Link: FRAMED 2
SketchParty TV
SketchParty TV is the best party game for Apple TV. We all know how to play the Pictionary game. SketchPart TV is the online version of the Pictionary game. Instead of guessing, you have to draw the image with the tools provided. You can team up with your friend and play against other teams. If you are hosting a party at your home, SketchParty TV is the must-have game on your Apple TV. The game costs $6.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: SketchParty TV
Hidden Folks
Hidden Folks is one of the best time killer games in the App Store. In the game, you have to find the hidden things in a given picture. There are more than 300 targets to find in 32 hard-drawn environments. If locating the hidden items is challenging, you can use the hints. The game is available in three modes, Normal, Sepia, and Night mode. With the bigger TV display, you can find hidden things easily. The game won the Game of the Year in 2017 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Hidden Folks
Lara Croft GO
If you are a fan of the Tomb Raider game, you will love the Lara Croft GO. As the Tomb Raider game is not available for Apple TVs, you can play the replica of the game, Lara Croft GO. Similar to Tomb Raider, the game is set in an ancient civilization. Solve the puzzles, complete the deadly challenges, and unveil the myth of the Queen of Venom. The game has about more than 115 puzzles to solve in seven chapters. The game has a price tag of $4.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Lara Croft GO
Sky Force Reloaded
Sky Force Reloaded is one of the best shooting games available for Apple TV. The game has more than 15 stages in which you should battle against the bosses and explode them with your shooting skills. You get to choose from nine different aircraft. If you want, you can also customize them in your style. Developed by Infinite Dreams, Sky Force Reloaded has 4.8 out of 5 stars in the App Store. You can install the game for free on your Apple TV.
App Store Link: Sky Force Reloaded
Just Dance Now
Just Dance Now is yet another party game for Apple TV. There are more than 500 songs in the game, including all-time hits like Despacito, Shape of You, Bad Liar, and more. The game has a different set of modes like Instant, Social, Fresh, HealthKit, and more. HealthKit is the most exciting mode. It will show you the number of calories you burned in the dashboard. Like the Sky Force Reloaded, Just Dance Now is available for free.
App Store Link: Just Dance Now
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Sayonara Wild Hearts
Sayonara Wild Hearts is available on the Apple Arcade. The game is a combination of all the genres of the game. You can do dancing, skateboarding, shooting, riding, sword fighting, and more in the gameplay. The size of the game is 1.1 GB. So, to play the game, your Apple TV needs to have at least 1.5 GB of free space. Sayonara Wild Hearts game is one of the best games for Apple TV available on the Apple Arcade.
App Store Link: Sayonara Wild Hearts
Mortal Combat 5
Mortal Combat 5 is one of the best shooting games in the App Store. Developed by Gameloft, the game is ranked No.20 in the Adventure game category. Mortal Combat 5 is a first-person shooting (FPS) game in which you can team up with your friends and fight against other teams. If you want to play as a single-player, you can play the career mode where you will fight against an unknown lunatic and his gang. The game has about nine playstyles like Assault, Heavy, Sniper, and six more.
App Store Link: Mortal Combat 5
Deus Ex GO
Deus Ex GO is a puzzle game developed by Square Enix. In the game, you will play as a secret agent, Adam Jensen. You have to solve all the brain-teasing puzzles to infiltrate enemy bases and fight them. The game has more than 50 levels filled with challenging puzzles. With the Puzzle Maker, you can create your customized puzzle and challenge your friends to complete the level. The game has a price tag of $4.99 on the App Store.
App Store Link: Deus Ex GO
These are the best games for Apple TV devices. Based on the type of game, you may need additional devices like headphones and game controllers. Install these games on your Apple TV and play with your friends. Comment on your favorite game in the comments below.