tvOS 18.0

Find and download games on Apple TV

In the Arcade app on Apple TV, you can browse popular games, search for specific games and download games you want to play.

Note: Apple Arcade requires a subscription.

Browse games by category

Go to the Arcade app on Apple TV.
Do any of the following:
- Navigate left and right in the top row to view featured games.
- Scroll down to view category rows, then navigate left and right to view available options.
  Tip: If you play Apple Arcade games on another device, you can find those games in the Continue Playing row in Apple Arcade as long as you’re signed in to Game Center.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select See All Games, then sort or filter the results.
Select a game to see its description, previews, ratings, related games and download options.

Search for games

Go to the Arcade app on Apple TV.
Select in the upper-right corner.
Do either of the following:
- Navigate down to browse trending games.
- Enter a search term in the field.
Select a game to see its description, previews, ratings, related games and download options.

Download a game

Go to the Arcade app on Apple TV.
Select the game you want to download, then select Get.
The game begins downloading and its icon appears on the Home Screen with a progress indicator.
Note: Most games in Apple Arcade require a third-party Bluetooth® game controller or other accessory (sold separately). On a game’s page, you can see whether a controller is optional or required. See Use a game controller on Apple TV.

Tip: If you use Family Sharing, you can use your iPhone or iPad to limit the games your family members can buy — including enabling Ask to Buy, which lets your kids purchase items only with parental approval. See Set up parental controls with Family Sharing in the iPhone User Guide.

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Apple TV User Guide

Find and download games on Apple TV

Browse games by category

Search for games

Download a game