Apple Arcade adds Football Manager 27 Touch today
A new sports management title launches alongside a December wave of family-friendly games and remade classics for the holiday season.
By Jack Weber ·
Apple Arcade has added Football Manager 27 Touch to its library, a move that places a major sports franchise directly into the hands of mobile players. The game focuses on the managerial role, allowing users to control strategy and team composition rather than individual player movements on the field. This launch marks a clear shift toward deep simulation games for the platform, which has traditionally favored quick, casual titles.
The new release features an updated Match Engine that gives players more control over the flow of the game. Developers also introduced specific tools for recruitment and match preparation, aiming to simplify the scouting and planning processes. The interface has been redesigned specifically for iPhone, with controls arranged to stay within easy reach of the user's thumb. This title joins a growing list of sports options on the service, including NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition, Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, NFL Retro Bowl ’27, PGA TOUR Pro Golf, and Retro Bowl College+.
On December 3, the platform will expand further with four additional titles designed for a wide range of ages. This batch includes a new version of Plants vs. Zombies, a card-based roguelike, a reworked action game, and a digital toy set for young children. All games on the service are free of advertisements and in-app purchases. A single subscription allows up to six family members to play, removing the need for individual accounts for every player in the household.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted returns the original characters and humor while adding new levels and game modes. A key addition is local co-op and player-versus-player functionality on the same device. The game also includes a party mode exclusive to the Arcade version, which alters the visual style of the backyard setting.
The card game solitaire(ish) is from Playstack, the studio behind the popular indie hit Balatro. In this game, players build stacks of cards to reach score goals while collecting perk cards and upgrading their decks from a pool of more than 150 options. Daily streaks and leaderboards encourage repeat play, and the rules differ from traditional solitaire to create a unique experience.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+ offers an action-adventure experience set in the mythological Mount Qaf. Players use time manipulation powers and swordplay to explore interconnected levels that are distorted by time. The Arcade version includes all downloadable content from the original release, along with new challenges, quests, and cosmetic updates. This definitive edition provides the complete experience without additional costs.
LEGO DUPLO Playtime targets younger audiences with a calm, open-ended environment. The game allows children to mix and match iconic DUPLO bricks to build their own playgrounds. It serves as a digital toy chest where there are no strict goals or levels to complete, focusing instead on free-form creativity.
Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month in the United States and includes a one-month free trial for new subscribers. Customers who buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of access at no cost. The service is also part of the Apple One plans, which start at $21.95 for the individual tier. Arcade Originals are playable on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, while App Store Greats are limited to iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.
