Top 12 Apple Watch Games to Enjoy Now

The Apple Watch is not just a stylish accessory but a powerhouse of functionality, tracking your steps, controlling your Apple iPhone, keeping accurate time, and much more. Beyond its utility as an everyday companion, it also serves as a gaming platform, offering a fun way to pass the time. With the introduction of the slimmer Apple Watch Series 10, the future of Apple Watch gaming is more exciting than ever.

We've curated a list of the best mobile games for the Apple Watch to help you dive into the gaming experience right from your wrist. These games are not only compatible with the Apple Watch but also with the iPhone and iPad, ensuring a seamless gaming experience across your devices. While most games are free to download and play, some premium options are available at a modest cost, making them accessible without breaking the bank.

These are the best Apple Watch games

Star Duster ($2.99)
Lifeline: Beside You in Time ($3.99)
Dare the Monkey: Go Bananas! (Free)
Chess (Free)
Octopuz (Free)
Arcadia! ($1.99)
Infinity Loop: Blueprints (Free)
Jupiter Attack ($1.99)
Jellyfish Tap (Free)
Ping Pong (Free)
Tiny Armies ($0.99)
Rules! ($2.99)

Star Duster

Star Duster

4Quick 80s retro LCD challenge.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 4-Series 10, SE, and Ultra | watchOS: 7.1 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 8 or later, SE | Price: $2.99

For just $2.99 on the Apple App Store, Star Duster offers a nostalgic journey with its retro-style gameplay reminiscent of old school Nintendo Game & Watch and Tiger Electronics handhelds. With two game modes—level-based and lives-based—your challenge is to catch falling space junk using the Digital Crown. It's a delightful throwback similar to the Atari classic Tempest. Star Duster is also the prequel to Star Jolt and is available on Apple iPhone and Apple iMessage.

Lifeline: Beside You in Time

Lifeline: Beside You in Time

6Save Taylor!
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 3-Series 10 | watchOS: 6 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 6s or later, SE | Price: $3.99

Priced at $3.99, Lifeline: Beside You in Time is an immersive text-based adventure where you guide an astronaut to safety from a black hole. Your decisions shape the story, leading to different outcomes. This game is also available on iPhone and iPad, allowing you to continue your adventure seamlessly across devices.

Dare the Monkey: Go Bananas!

Dare the Monkey: Go Bananas!

4The King of Arcade Jump Games.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 4-Series 10, SE, and Ultra | watchOS: 3 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 8 or later, SE | Price: Free with in-app purchases

Even with the Apple Watch's display size maxing out at 49mm (with the Apple Watch Ultra), you can enjoy platformer games like Dare the Monkey: Go Bananas!. This one-tap action-platformer lets you control a monkey navigating through a jungle filled with traps and enemies. Its layered graphics and "extremely addictive" gameplay make it a standout choice. Available for free (with in-app purchases) across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and iMessage.

Chess

Chess - Play & Learn

4Chess.com - Games with friends.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 5-Series 10 | watchOS: 4 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 6s or later, SE | Price: Free with in-app purchases

Take the classic board game Chess with you on-the-go. Free to play and cross-platform with iPad, you can challenge players of any skill level from around the world right from your wrist.

Octopuz

Octopuz

2Memory game - train your brain.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 1-Series 10 and SE| watchOS: 4 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 4s-10, SE | Price: Free with in-app purchases

Octopuz challenges you to match design patterns within a time limit, enhancing your memory and brain function. It's free to play (with in-app purchases) and also available on iPhone and iPad.

Arcadia!

Arcadia - Arcade Watch Games

5Retro 8-bit Game Collection.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 4-Series 10, SE, and Ultra | watchOS: 8 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 8 or later, SE | Price: $1.99

For just $1.99, Arcadia! brings over 20 classic game clones to your wrist, including Snake, Galaga, OutRun, Pong, and Breakout. Enjoy retro gaming on-the-go without any ads or in-app purchases. Also available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

Infinity Loop: Blueprints

Infinity Loop: Blueprints

4Infinity Loop game is extremely simple, easy to learn puzzle game.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 4-Series 10, SE, and Ultra | watchOS: 4.3 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 8 or later, SE | Price: Free with in-app purchases

Infinity Loop: Blueprints is a free-to-play puzzle game where you rotate pieces to form an infinity loop. The challenge ramps up as you progress. The "Creative Lounge" mode lets you design and share your puzzles with the community. Available on iPhone and iPad as well.

Jupiter Attack

Jupiter Attack

3Prepare to enter bullet hell...
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Apple Watch: Series 4-Series 10, SE, and Ultra | watchOS: 8.7 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 8 or later, SE | Price: $1.99

For $1.99, Jupiter Attack delivers a thrilling sci-fi shooter experience, where you control a spaceship defending Earth from alien invaders. Collect power-ups to enhance your weapons. Part of the Space Watch Trilogy, it's rated highly among Apple Watch gamers. A bundle with Kepler Attack and Asteroid Commando is available for $3.

Jellyfish Tap

Jellyfish Tap

1Simple. Beautiful Colors. A Jellyfish.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 1-Series 10 and SE | watchOS: 6 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 4s-6s, SE | Price: Free with in-app purchases

Inspired by games like Flappy Bird and Dinosaur Game, Jellyfish Tap is a simple yet challenging tap-and-jump game where you guide a jellyfish through an underwater world. Free to play (with in-app purchases), it's also available on iPhone and iPad.

Ping Pong

Ping Pong - Watch Retro Game

310 different classic game modes.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 4-Series 10, SE, and Ultra | watchOS: 4.3 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 8 or later, SE | Price: Free with in-app purchases

Enjoy the classic Pong and four other retro games in Ping Pong: Watch Retro Game. Use the Digital Crown to control the paddles and customize the game with various colors and designs. Free to play with in-app purchases, and also available on iPhone.

Tiny Armies

Tiny Armies

2Epic battles! Tiny proportions.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 4-Series 10, SE, and Ultra | watchOS: 3 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 8 or later, SE | Price: $0.99

For less than a dollar, Tiny Armies offers a turn-based tactical and strategy game where you swipe to navigate challenges and defeat enemies. Play solo or challenge a friend via iMessage, and also enjoy it on iPhone and iPad.

Rules!

Rules!

3Fast paced puzzle action.
See it at App Store
Apple Watch: Series 1-Series 10 and SE | watchOS: 8.3 or higher | Compatible Apple iPhone: 4s-6s, SE | Price: $2.99

Rules! is a fast-paced memory-based puzzle game where you must follow increasingly complex rules to clear levels. Priced at $2.99, it's also available on iPhone, iPad, and iMessage.

How to Choose Which Apple Watch Games to Play in 2025

The Apple Watch is more than just a device for quick information; it's a convenient platform for gaming. With hundreds of games available on the Apple App Store, most of which are compatible with the iPhone, you can enjoy gaming without reaching for your phone.

Apple Watch Model

Knowing your Apple Watch model is crucial for selecting compatible games. Newer models running watchOS 10, such as Series 4 and later, have access to the full range of games. Older models like Series 3, running watchOS 6, might have limited options. Check the model number at the bottom of your Apple Watch to determine compatibility.

Storage Space

With storage limited to 64GB, it's important to consider space. Most Apple Watch games are small, typically under 1GB, but this can still be a factor, especially on older models with fewer apps like the Series 4, which has only 16GB.

Price

Most Apple Watch games are free to download, but be aware of in-app purchases that can enhance gameplay or remove ads. Budget-friendly premium options are also available.

Enjoyment

Ultimately, choose games that look fun or challenging. Apple Watch games are designed to be quick and easy to learn, ensuring a new and engaging experience.