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Apple’s App Store Indie Games Week is spotlighting seven independent games for iPhone and iPad, spanning card battles, space exploration, strategy, and more. The lineup includes Vampire Crawlers, 9 Kings, and Sifu; Apple says the games are available to download or pre-order, depending on the title and region.
What is Apple’s Indie Games Week?
Apple announced on October 12, 2026, that App Store Indie Games Week is underway. The week-long promotion celebrates independent games with daily App Store features and curated collections. Apple calls the seven featured titles acclaimed, but the announcement is a showcase, not an independent review or ranking. Apple Newsroom’s announcement is the source for the lineup and its descriptions.
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Which seven games are featured?
| Game | What it is | Developer and publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Sifu | A third-person martial-arts brawler about a kung fu student seeking revenge. Apple says the iPhone and iPad adaptation has touch controls tuned for mobile, a reworked camera system, and full controller support. | Sloclap and Kepler Interactive |
| Vampire Crawlers | A gothic card battler and spin-off of Vampire Survivors, with tactical deck building, dungeon runs, card combinations, and secret relics. | poncle and Nosebleed Interactive |
| No Man’s Sky | A space odyssey making its mobile debut on iPhone and iPad. Apple says the mobile version includes every major content expansion to date, including the Cosmos update. | Hello Games |
| Little Kitty, Big City | An open-world city game in which players guide a curious cat. | Double Dagger Studio |
| 9 Kings | A kingdom-building strategy game about assembling armies and building an empire. | Sad Socket and Playdigious |
| Dome Keeper | A mining and defense game in which players mine and defend against threats. | Bippinbits and Raw Fury |
| Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall | A kingdom-focused game built around difficult choices and a threatened realm. | Brave At Night and Noodlecake Studios |
How do the games differ?
The selection ranges from action and exploration to tactical and narrative-focused play. Sifu is the direct action option; Vampire Crawlers emphasizes cards and tactical combinations. No Man’s Sky centers on space exploration, while Little Kitty, Big City offers a city to explore as a cat. For kingdom management and strategy, the lineup includes 9 Kings and Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall; Dome Keeper combines mining with defense.
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When does No Man’s Sky come to iPhone and iPad?
Apple’s announcement gives October 28, 2026, as the mobile debut date for No Man’s Sky on iPhone and iPad. That date is time-sensitive; check the current App Store listing for your region to confirm availability.
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Where can you get the featured games?
Apple says the seven games are available for download or pre-order on iPhone and iPad. That does not mean every title is immediately downloadable in every region: availability and purchase details can vary by game and storefront. Check each game’s current App Store listing for its status in your country or region.
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