BEST
GAMES
of the
MONTH
October 2020
Another month has come to a close, so it's time to look back at all of the best new games that arrived in October. We’re highlighting some great Apple Arcade title, a fun new word game, and more.
The Collage Atlas
A Hand-Drawn Adventure
In the beautiful game, You’ll be transported to a picture book dream world in a first-person adventure. All of the artwork was drawn with 0.03mm pens. Some of the themes the game explores include memory, agency, and hope. There are many branching paths and secret areas waiting to be found.
Up Spell by Up Games
A Fast-Paced Word Game
The game features a unique word list including proper names, contractions, and even the names Santa’s reindeer.
Slash Quest!
Let the Sword do the Talking
In the fun game from Noodlecake Studios, you’ll try to bring the Queen’s ever-growing and talking sword back to the castle. There are 12 unique levels and a number of boss fights. To customize the gameplay experience, there are 12 upgradeable skills to use.
The Last Train
An Alternate World War II Survival Game
The game is set after the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and there are only a few survivors left in the United States. And you’re one of the last surviving train conductors.
- Union -
Connect the Shapes
Union is all about connecting the shapes. In the relaxing puzzler, there are no timers or scores. The game also features a generative soundtrack and a day and night mode.
Reach: SOS
Help Shadow
Reach: SOS is a puzzle adventure game focusing on communication and isolation. You’ll help Shadow venture out into the world and find whoever is sending them cryptic messages.
The Jackbox Party Pack 7
Get Ready to Party
The Jackbox Party Pack 7 features five new games to help bring the fun to any gathering. No controller is needed to play, just bring an iOS device. Along with a local player functionality, you can play remotely with other players as well.
unmemory
Combining Literature and Gaming
Unmemory combines puzzles and reading for an interactive gaming experience. You’ll step into the role of a boyfriend who is try to solve the murder his girlfriends who was the member of a band of thieves.
FAR: Lone Sails
Sail Away
Set sail in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in FAR: Lone Sails. You’ll attempt to maintain and upgrade your vessel to beat the odds against obstacles and other natural hazards. The ruins you find tell the story of a decaying civilization.
The White Bird Carnival
Journey to a Thrilling World
The White Bird Carnival combines art and animation to create a unique world. You’ll play as David who receives a latter and returns to a town he hasn’t seen in years. Are his memories real, or are they something else?