Apple today announced that it is Indie Game Week in the App Store. The celebration of games made by independent developers features seven highly acclaimed indie games, available for download or pre-order on iPhone and iPad. The App Store is spotlighting these indie gems with daily features and curated collections.
“Indie games are constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity to deliver unique gameplay experiences to Apple users, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate these games and the teams that take creative risks to push gaming forward,” said Carson Oliver, Apple’s head of App Store Worldwide. “Whether from a solo developer or a growing studio, the App Store gives bold ideas a global stage — turning daring visions into worldwide hits. We’re thrilled with the incredible games launching on the App Store this week and amazed by their breathtaking artistry, brilliant design, and deeply moving stories.”
No Man’s Sky will be making its mobile debut on iPhone and iPad on October 28, and the six other games are Sifu, Vampire Crawlers, Little Kitty, Big City, 9 Kings, Dome Keeper, and Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall.
Hello Games’ groundbreaking space odyssey No Man’s Sky includes every major content expansion to date, including the most recent Cosmos update, where players can command their own space stations. Set in an infinite, procedurally generated universe rendered entirely at runtime, No Man’s Sky lets players explore, trade, fight, and survive across an interconnected galaxy — all in the palm of their hands.
This stylish third-person brawler follows a young kung fu student on a relentless path of revenge. Battles are ferocious and unforgiving, with enemies attacking simultaneously, forcing players to parry strikes, chain combos, and weaponize everything around them. Sifu arrives fully adapted for iPhone and iPad, with custom-tuned touch controls, a reworked camera system, and full controller support.
For players looking for quick bursts of strategy mixed with dark humor, Vampire Crawlers is an invitation to rough up skeletons, bats, and other nefarious creeps in a gothic card battler. The spin-off of the smash hit Vampire Survivors cleverly trades dodging bullets for tactical deck building. Players conquer chaotic dungeon runs by discovering game-changing card combos, uncovering secret relics, and mastering the luck of the draw.
Experience the award-winning adventure game on the go! Check out the new and exclusive mobile AR feature to bring Little Kitty into the real world. You’re a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn’t that what cats do best?
In 9 Kings, you grow your empire, craft your deck, fight massive battles and break the game with insane builds to become the King of Kings in this fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder
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In Dome Keeper, you defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action mining game. Use the time between attacks to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources and relics – deliver them back to your dome to unlock powerful upgrades and useful new gadgets.
But it won’t be long until the relentless monsters return – do you risk delving deeper into the mine? Or return to base and prepare for imminent attack? The choice is yours, but make it quickly!
Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall is a cinematic kingdom management game. Take on the role of a King, manage resources, support your loved ones, and make difficult decisions to see you kingdom prosper or fail. Dive into a Slavic-folklore inspired world and deal with a queue of petitioners who will bring trouble, help, or laughter into your throne room.
Decide whether to help them with their problems, or conserve resources for more important matters. Balance your resources wisely to help those truly in need. Send your agents to aid the petitioners and decide who receives valuables from your treasury. As a Royal Monarch, you may demand taxes and pass laws but tread carefully, as each decision bears consequences.
Each agent brings a unique and invaluable skill set, alongside their distinctive personalities. While they can aid in resolving courtly matters, be wary-some may stir trouble with personal or romantic entanglements. Follow the agents’ stories, assisting them in resolving complex dilemmas, as you carefully select who will stand by your side in the impending war.
You can discover more of the App Store’s indie games catalog by reading this in-depth overview of indie games curated by App Store editors. Mac players can also browse a catalog of standout indie titles in this indie games guide.
