Apple has launched its annual Indie Games Week, a dedicated period on the App Store to highlight independent developers. The event features seven new or recently ported titles available for download or pre-order on iPhone and iPad. The lineup includes highly rated games such as Sifu, Vampire Crawlers, and No Man’s Sky.
Carson Oliver, Apple’s head of App Store Worldwide, stated that the initiative aims to celebrate the creative risks taken by independent studios. He noted that the platform provides a global stage for bold ideas, turning unique visions into worldwide hits. The App Store will feature daily spotlights and curated collections throughout the week to showcase these developers.
Sifu and Vampire Crawlers Mobile Debut
Sifu, a third-person brawler known for its cinematic combat, arrives on iOS with custom-tuned touch controls and a reworked camera system. The game follows a young martial arts student seeking revenge, featuring ferocious battles where players must parry strikes and chain combos. Full controller support is also included for the mobile version.
Vampire Crawlers offers a different experience as a gothic card battler. This title serves as a spin-off of the popular Vampire Survivors, shifting the focus from dodging bullets to tactical deck building. Players navigate chaotic dungeon runs by discovering card combos and uncovering secret relics.
No Man’s Sky Expands to Mobile
One of the most significant announcements is the mobile debut of Hello Games’ No Man’s Sky. The space exploration title releases on iPhone and iPad on October 28. The mobile version includes every major content expansion to date, including the recent Cosmos update that allows players to command their own space stations.
The game renders its infinite, procedurally generated universe entirely at runtime. Players can explore, trade, fight, and survive across an interconnected galaxy directly from their devices.
Other titles featured in the Indie Games Week catalog include Little Kitty, Big City, 9 Kings, Dome Keeper, and Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall. These games cover a range of genres from open-world exploration to strategic kingdom building and moral choice-driven narratives. All titles are available for immediate download on the App Store.
Source: Apple
