Zookeeper World is coming to Apple Arcade this week

Another week, another game added to Apple Arcade’s ever-expanding collection of great titles. Headlining this week — September 10, 2021 — is Zookeeper World, a match-3 game with sim mechanics. Players need to build and manage their very own zoo through both match-3 puzzle mechanics and simulation features.

Also announced as “coming soon,” Thumper: Pocket Edition will join Apple Arcade in the future. Featured in the App Store Greats curated selection of games, Thumper: Pocket Edition is ” a blistering rhythm action game where players assume the role of a space beetle, braving the void and confronting a maniacal giant head.”

Apple has also announced updates for LEGO Brawls and Sneaky Sasquatch. Both are games that consistently sit atop the most played list on the service.

Apple Arcade – Zookeeper World

From developer Kiterestu;

Zookeeper, the definitive action-puzzle game played by more than 30 million people, is now available as an Apple Arcade exclusive!

Get through a variety of puzzles and collect Coins to fill your zoo with cute animals, plants and more! They’ll increase your zoo’s Charm and attract all sorts of visitors!

As you complete requests from these visitors as well as the Boss, your zoo rank will increase. Before long, you’ll be expanding and customizing your zoo with various designs and decorations! You just might come across a family of ducks or a calico cat, or even cruise around in a UFO! With endless ways to spice things up, there’s never a dull moment as a zookeeper!

While there’s no date yet for Thumper: Pocket Edition, you can check out some screenshots below.

As for the updates, LEGO Brawl sees Jurassic World return as players “experience Isla Nublar after dark where things can get even more dangerous. Players can also discover amazing dino powerups and emotes, dig up rare Jurassic World minifigs that will be available each week, keep brawling to earn trophies and unlock even more Jurassic content.”

In Sneaky Sasquatch, the latest update include brand-new mushroom foraging gameplay, a new river to explore, a new job (Ferry Captain) and more.

Zookeeper World launches this Friday, September 10. Keep your eyes peeled for more additions to Apple Arcade. Available on iOS devices Apple Arcade is a subscription that provides access to games on Apple Devices.

Leo Stevenson
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