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Apple says premium games on the App Store are growing
Apple says more premium games are coming to the App Store than last year.
Carson Oliver, Apple’s head of App Store Worldwide, discussed the company’s gaming plans in an interview with Polygon.
Apple has added graphics features and tools to help bring PC and console games to its devices.
Oliver says many younger players grew up gaming on iPhones and iPads, often using touch controls.
Apple Arcade sits alongside paid App Store downloads as another way for developers to offer games.
Oliver cited Balatro as a game that can be sold as a premium download or included in Arcade.
Apple says developers can choose the model that suits each game, while players can choose how they want to play.
Apple says more premium games were released on the App Store this year than last year.
Carson Oliver, Apple’s head of App Store Worldwide, said more console and PC franchises are also coming to mobile.
Oliver said Apple wants developers to choose the business model that works best for each game.
Apple highlighted seven new and upcoming iPhone and iPad games during Indie Games Week.
- Who
- Apple, represented by App Store Worldwide head Carson Oliver, discussed the growth of premium games.
- What
- Oliver said more premium games were released on the App Store this year than last year.
- When
- The interview was reported on October 19, 2026. The comparison is between this year and last year.
- Where
- On the App Store, including games for iPhone and iPad.
- Why
- Oliver said Apple wants to support developers and give them flexible business model options.
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- Premium game releases
- More on the App Store this year than last year
- Apple interviewee
- Carson Oliver, head of App Store Worldwide
- Indie Games Week
- Highlighted seven new and upcoming iPhone and iPad games
- Examples
- Sifu, No Man’s Sky and Dome Keeper
What people are saying
We’ve seen incredible growth of games coming to the App Store, in general, with more premium games releasing on the App Store this year than last.
While many of those are indies, we’re also seeing more console and PC franchises coming to mobile, as it is a burgeoning audience for those games.
The important thing is that we give developers the flexibility to make the best choice for every game and players the freedom to play how they want.