Yearning to chill in the snow but don’t want to deal with, you know, the chill? Try these wintry games. Glide a snowboard over serene slopes, haul precariously stacked logs through Alaskan mountain passes, build a Viking-themed hideout amid polar wastes – there’s an avalanche of options!

Though it’s centred around the typically extreme sport of snowboarding, Alto’s Adventure is surprisingly mellow. No hand plants or cross rockets here: in this gorgeous twist on the infinite runner, you simply slide down a never-ending mountain, jumping and gliding to high scores.

Simple one-button controls make this adventure instantly accessible; in just a few runs you’ll be pulling off backflips over icy chasms and grinding along rooftops in sleepy villages. Tackling each level’s trio of challenges requires deft reflexes, but with beautiful visuals and soothing music, Alto’s Adventure is as smooth as it is serene.

Available on Apple Arcade, home to 200+ amazing games with no ads or in-app purchases, Alto’s Adventure – Remastered is playable across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV:

Or play the standalone version of Alto’s Adventure:

Snowboard or ski? On the peaceful open-world slopes of Grand Mountain Adventure, you can do both! Ride a lift in the sleepy town of Hirschalm, slap on your boots and cruise back down the mountain. Like visiting a real resort, how you tackle this game – a standout example of a controller-optimised iPad game on Mac – is up to you.

The mountain offers endless possibilities, such as slaloming and competing for better scores or calmly skimming around hills. Venture deep into the backcountry to find hidden challenges – along with bears, cliffs, trees and avalanches. The danger is worth it!