Check out the latest and greatest apps and games

Microsoft Store offers a wide range in its ever-growing catalog of apps and games. Many are oldies, but goodies. Others are game changers. While many of these offerings have become cult favorites in their own right. As we happily welcome the spring into our lives, we present you some of our most sought-after offerings.

APPS

Always keeping your ears “low to ground” for the best apps to enhance your digital experience? Well, these are the most talked about and revered apps this spring.

Our app lovers have spoken.

OBS Studio

Looking to share your key moments in living color? Record videos, livestream, or combine multiple video source types in OBS Studio, creating memorable, shareable scenes. The free, open-source app allows you to stream your creations on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and more.

CCleaner

Your PC isn’t immune to clutter or the need for a good, old-fashioned cleansing. Enter CCleaner. This optimization tool frees up space, clears out your online tracks, and strengthens your PC’s security. You want peak performance in just a few clicks? This is your answer.

GOM Mix Pro

Who needs more clicks? Whether you’re a novice or an expert at video editing, surely you can appreciate simplicity and the “let’s get to it-ness” of a high-quality editing tool. GOM Mix Pro allows you to apply a variety of overlay clips, 100 filter options, built-in sources (i.e., songs, fonts, images), and the ultimate source control. This app helps you to trim, merge, shorten the time, add frame effects, and more. Don’t let the nerves hold you back. This ultimate video editing tool awaits you.

Luminar Neo

Who says the photo editing process can’t be fun? Luminar Neo infuses AI technologies to allow for flexible workflows and high-quality editing, leading to maximum performance and flexibility. This game changer offers an array of AI options such as Skin AI, which automatically detects and corrects skin imperfections. Meanwhile, the tool preserves pores, textures, and hair. With over a hundred powerful editing tools and features, its AI continues to turn heads.

Tubi – Free Movies and TV

Free. Absolutely free. Not one subscription required. Tubi brings thousands upon thousands of hits to your TV, PC, tablet, and phone screens. Enjoy unlimited streaming of your favorite TV shows, big screen hits, and popular anime series. Each week, you can expect Tubi to add more HD options, so there’s no need to worry about the dreaded “I’ve watched everything. Now, what do I do?” feeling.

Mailchimp

If you’re chasing your vision and running the small business of your dreams, then you know the pangs of managing a myriad of marketing tools all while trying to keep your customers happy. Mailchimp is your all-in-one marketing platform designed specifically for your business needs. Take advantage of reporting and analytics tools to tweak or ramp up your campaigns as needed. Manage your content in one space, utilize marketing CRM features, launch email campaigns, and rollout scheduled newsletters. You’ll be running your Fortune 500 dream venture in no time!

Adobe Creative Cloud Express

So, technically you’re not a designer. But, through Adobe Creative Cloud Express, you’re set up to create some of the most beautiful graphics, web pages, and video stories in a matter of minutes. The app empowers you to produce graphics that you can be proud of, all while impressing, friends, family, and clients. No design skills are needed as you produce your very own logos, banners, ads for social media, posters/flyers, and other assets using hundreds of thousands of royalty-free, diverse Adobe Stock collection photos, Adobe fonts, icons, backgrounds, and more. Stop putting your design needs on the backburner. Through this app, the power is truly in your hands.

WinZip 26

We live in a digital world and with a digital world, you’re going to eventually amass a seemingly never-ending “stack” of files. In order to maintain your sanity and create order, you’ll need a trusty file management tool and an ability to compress and free up space. WinZip 26 is your all-in-one tool. This Zip utility unzips nearly 20 major compression formats, plus it includes a PDF reader, image management (single/batch image processing) tooling, local and cloud backup, encryption, and direct share capabilities.

Ambie White Noise

More than ever, there has been talk about finding focus, getting sleep, and discovering ways to unwind. Trying to meet (ideally beat) that work deadline? In desperate need of keeping your little one in a long state of slumber? Or do you just need to kick back, clear your head, and relax? Concentration is right at your fingertips with Ambie White Noise through its collection of soothing sounds and calming screensavers.

Grover Pro

Are you a sucker for all things podcast? Well, Grover Pro is here to keep your collection of podcasts in a structure that works for you. Plus, you can search and subscribe to new podcasts that “catch your ear.” When you’re done, the app can automatically remove those podcasts you’ve already listened to. Not only can you listen directly from the app, but get notified when the latest installment drops. Never miss a beat by syncing your subscriptions between devices through OneDrive.

GAMES

Whatever your gaming “poison,” the Microsoft Store has an array of options. This spring, the keyword is “choice.” From guiding your own story to chasing your own adventure to uncovering your own mystery, there’s a game that will capture your attention. Lovers of puzzles and casino games can also find options that will help them escape the hustle and bustle of the real world. Check out our top five most talked games below.

Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells

Once a Harry Potter fan, always a Harry Potter fan. Put the magic right in the palm of your hands or right at your fingertips with Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, a Match-3 puzzle game. Continue to beat the levels to unlock new spells and enhance your magical abilities. Your progression includes ongoing reveals of classic moments across the film series. Meanwhile, you will be able to expand your collection of Wizarding World creatures and get updates from the Daily Prophet. The gang is back together, and you can finally be a part of it.

TUNIC

Thirsty for adventure? In search of a secret hidden treasure, become one with a little fox who braves charging monsters and uncertain terrains to become the hero of his own story. Lost legends and ancient powers are calling in this isometric game. TUNIC sets the stage for you to reconstruct the game’s Instruction Manual, revealing maps, special techniques and the deepest of secrets.

MONOPOLY Poker

Texas Hold’em Aficionados, get in here! MONOPOLY Poker has Cash Games, Sit & Go Tournaments, and Spin & Play rounds, shelling out free chips every four hours to extend your play time. The high-quality graphics and animations snatch you into the game as you strategically rise to the top of leaderboards and leagues. Play against other card sharks around the globe. MONOPOLY Poker is a Play-For-Fun Poker game that is intended for amusement only. The games do not offer “real money gambling” or an opportunity to win real money or prizes.

Blossom Blast Saga

From the makers of Candy Crush Saga and Farm Heroes Saga, Blossom Blast Saga is sure to capture and hold your attention. This beautifully designed Match-3 game allows you to link flower buds by color and watch them grow. The more you link, the more you’ll advance and set off a marvelous chain reaction of expanding flowerbeds. Just in time for spring, it’s time to get your blossom on!

Adventure Escape Mysteries

If you’re a lover of a good story, mystery, and adventure, but more importantly a lover of choice, then check out Adventure Escape Mysteries. Put your strategic thinking skills to the test to solve a murder and catch a criminal mastermind. Unlock clues to solve the most perplexing puzzles. Uncover long-lost treasures. Put an end to ancient curses. The choice is yours in this critically acclaimed series that has millions of players hooked.