Victory is a touchdown away in September’s batch of exciting new games. Here’s what’s coming this month to Apple Arcade’s awesome library.

Lead your favorite NFL team to victory, shuffle into a poker-inspired roguelike, and more.

NFL Retro Bowl ’25

Beloved throwback football game Retro Bowl is going pro, only on Apple Arcade. Now featuring modern NFL teams and players, this revamped version of the hit game has you leading your favorite real-life squad through multiple seasons of gridiron action. Hire coaches, make roster-rattling trades, call plays, throw spirals, and sprint for the end zone!

Balatro+

Know the rules of poker? If so, you’re halfway to wrapping your head around this clever roguelike deck-builder, which puts its own twist on the classic game. Play familiar poker hands, then tweak them with powerful joker cards, like one that counts all your hearts and diamonds as the same...and spades and clubs too. (Flushes made easy!) With new cards to collect each round, anything’s possible.

Monster Train+

Hell has frozen over—and you’re trying to relight its fire! As you trek through the icy wasteland of your once-scorching home, build decks of wicked beasts—pitting cards like Horned Warriors and Shadoweaters against the heavenly forces trying to take over. Also includes the Last Divinity expansion pack!

The next edition of the hit basketball sim is right around the corner with NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, which tips off in October. Here’s what’s coming soon:

Apple Arcade games are always getting better, introducing new heroes, extra modes, and amazing in-app events. Here are just a few games getting updates this month: