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Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

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Why This Matters

The addition of indie titles like Dredge+ and Unpacking+ to Apple Arcade highlights the platform's commitment to diverse, high-quality gaming experiences optimized for mobile. These games offer unique storytelling and gameplay mechanics, appealing to a broad range of players and showcasing the growing importance of indie developers in the gaming industry. For consumers, this means access to innovative, engaging titles that can be enjoyed on the go without additional purchases.

Key Takeaways

Two fantastic indie titles just dropped for Apple Arcade. The platform has received versions of Dredge and Unpacking, both of which have been optimized for mobile devices.

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror. During the day, you sail around and fish, which involves a fishing minigame and a "pack the fish in the bag" minigame. At night, you are hunted by Lovecraftian monsters that may or may not be real. The developers threw in some tricks to make players doubt their own sanity, just like the Gamecube classic Eternal Darkness.

Unpacking+ is the original game , but optimized for touchscreen controls. It's basically a block-fitting puzzle game, in which players arrange items in a home as they, well, unpack. Despite this extremely simple premise, the story is quite moving. There's a reason why it has racked up numerous accolades, including one for Cultural Impact at the 2023 App Store Awards . It's also a fantastic title for short bursts of gameplay.

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The pet sim My Very Hungry Caterpillar+ also arrives for the platform today. Otherwise, pre-existing titles are getting updates throughout the month. The word-based puzzle game Disney SpellStruck just got more Star Wars content and Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop gets a new game mode on April 9.