Apple Arcade just dropped two indie heavyweights: Dredge+ and Unpacking+. Both games are now live on the platform, fully optimized for mobile play. Dredge+ is the complete edition, bundling all released DLC for one price. Unpacking+ brings its signature puzzle gameplay, now with touchscreen controls for quick sessions on the go.
Why these games matter
Dredge+ isn’t your average fishing sim. By day, you cast lines and play a quick fishing minigame. By night, you’re dodging Lovecraftian horrors that blur the line between real and imagined. The developers even toss in sanity-doubting tricks, channeling the spirit of Eternal Darkness. If you missed it on console or PC, this is the full experience-DLC included-now playable anywhere.
Unpacking+ is deceptively simple. You unpack boxes and arrange items in a new home, one room at a time. But the game’s emotional storytelling and satisfying block-fitting puzzles have earned it serious acclaim, including a Cultural Impact nod at the 2023 App Store Awards. The mobile version is built for quick bursts, making it perfect for short play sessions.
What else is new on Apple Arcade?
The update isn’t just about indie darlings. The pet sim My Very Hungry Caterpillar+ also launches today, adding a family-friendly option to the mix. Existing Apple Arcade titles are getting some love too: the word puzzler Disney SpellStruck just added new Star Wars content, and Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop gets a new game mode on April 9.
For subscribers, this month’s lineup is stacked. You get two award-winning indies, a fresh pet sim, and ongoing updates for the regulars-all for the monthly fee. No extra purchases, no ads. For anyone on the fence, the addition of full DLC in Dredge+ and the mobile-friendly tweaks in Unpacking+ make Apple Arcade a stronger value proposition.
The bottom line
- Dredge+ and Unpacking+ are now on Apple Arcade, both optimized for mobile.
- Dredge+ includes all DLC; Unpacking+ features touchscreen controls.
- New content is rolling out for existing Arcade titles throughout April.