The hidden gems of Apple Arcade

The biggest problem facing games on the App Store has always been one of discovery. If a game doesn't make it to the Featured section, or if it isn't a massive hit, you're probably not going to find it just by casually browsing.

Apple Arcade, with its smaller, more carefully curated library, helps remedy that problem a bit. But with dozens of games included in an Apple Arcade subscription, it's still hard to find the hidden gems languishing behind those few hyped in the spotlight. In between the Sayonara Wild Hearts (which is beautiful) and Grindstone (oh, is it 2am already?) are games that you absolutely should be playing, if only you knew to take the time.

Well, friend, I'm here for you with my own tasting menu of hidden Apple Arcade delights. Here's a sampler of some of the best entries on offer, chosen for their quality, inventiveness, and suitability for playing on a phone. (Though, if you have an Apple TV, I definitely recommend using it for more than Netflix).

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