All Apple Arcade games that support controllers

Apple Arcade features a wide variety of games, many of which support external controllers to enhance your gaming experience. Using a controller makes gameplay significantly smoother and more immersive, especially in action or high-precision games. In this article, we will explore how to find Apple Arcade games that are compatible with controllers.

How to find out if a game has controller compatibility

Many of Apple Arcade’s titles support controllers, but others use only touch or motion controls. The simplest way to verify whether a game supports controllers is to check its page in the App Store. Apple uses a controller icon for games that support external gaming pad. To find this:

Open the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV.
Search for the game you’re interested in. You will see an Apple Arcade label on it.
Tap on the game, scroll down, swipe left on the game information and look for a controller icon or a Controller Supported note.

If the icon is missing, the game likely relies on touchscreen or motion controls. For the existing games on your device, you can check its in-game settings to find controller options. Also, ensure you use a compatible controller with your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac.

Note:

Since early 2020, the majority of Apple Arcade titles have been designed with controller support in mind. This shift reflects Apple’s focus on making gaming more accessible across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. So, you can have more like a console experience whether you’re using an Xbox, PlayStation, or third-party controller.

Best Apple Arcade games that support controllers

Here’s a list of some of the best controller-supported games available on Apple Arcade:

Action & Adventure

Racing games

Platformers & Puzzle games

Shantae and the Seven Sirens

Sports & Fighting games

However, some recently launched games do not support controllers as they are designed exclusively for touch or motion controls. Some popular titles include Temple Run: Legends, Balatro+, Return to Monkey Island+, Cut the Rope 3, Cityscapes: Sim Builder, Iron Marines+, Temple Run+, Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!, GRIS+, etc.

Filter games based on Controller support

You can also filter games based on controller support by following these steps:

Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
Go to the Arcade section.
Tap the All Games tile.
Tap the filter icon in the top-right corner.
Select Controller Support from the filter options.

The App Store will now display a list of games that are compatible with controllers.

Signing off

If you love playing Apple Arcade games, exploring those with controller support can provide a more comfortable and immersive experience. Keep an eye out for new releases, as Apple continues expanding its library of controller-friendly titles. Also, ensure your device runs the latest software version for optimal performance.

What’s your favorite Apple Arcade game? Let me know in the comments below!

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