# NEARCADE – Retro Arcade — 2–8 Player Party Games

> Retro 16-bit party games playable locally on multiple devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Maciej Kobylanski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearcade-retro-arcade/id6819259233 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maciej Kobylanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812913782)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Sports
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Polish, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearcade-retro-arcade/id6819259233/reviews.md

## What is NEARCADE?

Put your phones side by side. The puck slides off your screen and onto your friend’s, a tank shell lands on the far side of the table, and four cars run the same race, each on a different iPhone.

NEARCADE is a set of retro 16-bit games to play solo or with the people next to you. Phones connect directly to each other over Wi-Fi: no internet, no accounts, no server. Pay once, and there are no ads. Play on the bus, at the cabin, on a plane.

FOUR GAMES
• RACING (new): Two modes. MINI TRACK is a top-down race around twisting circuits where every corner counts. TURBO ROAD puts you behind the car through five worlds: green hills, desert, snow, the Moon with its low gravity, and a stadium at night. Race the computer, or open a group of 2 to 4 phones: everyone drives their own car and sees the others live, cars bump, and one shared countdown starts the grid. Pick a track or draw one at random.
• TANKS: Set your angle and power, read the wind, fire. Play the computer, or go one on one with two phones side by side in landscape as your shell flies onto your rival’s screen. Every match takes place in one of four worlds: green hills, desert, snow, or the Moon, where low gravity carries shells a very long way.
• AIR HOCKEY: Three difficulty levels against the computer, or two phones placed top to top: the puck crosses from screen to screen and the two halves become one table.
• SPRINT & LONG JUMP: 100 meters of tapping left-right as fast as your fingers allow, then a take-off from the board without overstepping. Chase the ghost of your best run, or race in a group of 2 to 8 phones: everyone runs on their own screen while a live mini-track shows the whole field.

ALSO INSIDE
• Your nickname and one of 8 pixel avatars
• Stats, records and a head-to-head score with every friend, synced across your devices through your own iCloud (you can turn this off)
• Original chiptune music, in sync on every phone, Bluetooth headphones included
• Sound effects and haptics
• Day, Night or Auto theme
• Five languages: English, Polish, German, French and Spanish

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No ads. No in-app purchases. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. We don’t collect any data. Only people nearby or on your Wi-Fi see your nickname and avatar, and only while your lobby is open or you’re playing together. Never in the background, never over the internet.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Every player needs NEARCADE on their own iPhone.
• Family Sharing: one purchase lets up to six family members play, each on their own iPhone.
• To play together, turn on Wi-Fi. No network or internet needed. In Airplane Mode, just switch Wi-Fi back on.
• Allow Local Network access when iOS asks, so the phones can find each other.
• Solo modes work completely offline, even with Wi-Fi off.

More games are on the way.

Questions? support@quietcraftstudio.co

## Key features

- Multiplayer party games
- Retro 16-bit graphics
- Local Wi-Fi connectivity
- No internet required
- Ad-free experience
- Multiple game modes

## Is NEARCADE safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess NEARCADE.

## Is NEARCADE legit?

NEARCADE – Retro Arcade has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for NEARCADE is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearcade-retro-arcade/id6819259233/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-10-20*

This app is cool. I like the feel of the app. There are no ads! The ice hockey game is my favorite.

## Frequently asked questions about NEARCADE

### Does NEARCADE have ads?

No, NEARCADE is completely ad-free. The developers emphasize a private experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

### How do I play NEARCADE with friends?

To play with friends, ensure everyone has NEARCADE installed on their iPhone. Turn on Wi-Fi on all devices; no internet connection is needed. Allow Local Network access when prompted so phones can find each other.

### Can I play NEARCADE offline?

Yes, solo modes in NEARCADE work completely offline, even with Wi-Fi turned off. Multiplayer modes require Wi-Fi to be active for device discovery.

### What games are included in NEARCADE?

NEARCADE features four retro 16-bit games: RACING (with MINI TRACK and TURBO ROAD modes), TANKS, AIR HOCKEY, and SPRINT & LONG JUMP. More games are planned for future updates.

### What devices does NEARCADE support?

NEARCADE is designed for iPhones. Each player needs their own iPhone to participate in multiplayer sessions.

### Is NEARCADE suitable for children?

NEARCADE has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The games are designed to be accessible and fun for a wide age range.

### How much does NEARCADE cost?

NEARCADE is a paid app priced at $0.99. A single purchase allows up to six family members to play via Family Sharing on their own iPhones.

### Does NEARCADE collect user data?

No, NEARCADE is private by design and does not collect any data. It does not use accounts, tracking, or analytics, ensuring a secure and private gaming experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-20

Tap Open on a NEARCADE event in the App Store and the app takes you straight to its game, for example RACING.
FRIEND HASN'T GOT THE APP? now sends the link with a short message. It names your game and explains Family Sharing: one purchase covers up to 6 family members.
You can now rate NEARCADE in Settings.

Feedback or ideas: support@quietcraftstudio.co

### 1.1 — 2026-10-17

New game: RACING. Two modes: MINI TRACK, a top-down race around twisting circuits, and TURBO ROAD, where you drive from behind the car through five worlds, the Moon included. Race the computer or the people next to you, up to 4 phones at once, with no internet. Everyone drives their own car, cars bump, one shared countdown starts the grid, and if the host pulls out, the others race on. Pick a track or draw one at random.

Also new: the music now stays in sync on every phone, Bluetooth headphones included. In Air Hockey the host plays red and the guest blue, so the two halves look like one table.

Feedback or ideas: support@quietcraftstudio.co

### 1.0 — 2026-10-13

No release notes.

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