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1989 Classic

The Game Boy version of the classic falling-block puzzler, where you stack pieces to clear complete lines. A simple, endlessly addictive loop, plus head-to-head play over the Link Cable for the first time.

What defines Tetris:

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Tetris are Tetris Ultimate, Yosumin! and Columns. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Tetris special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Tetris Ultimate

94 %

2014 PCPlayStationXbox free 31 % positive Mostly negative, 422 reviews on Steam

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Bright, upbeat tone

A modern take on the classic falling-block puzzler, offering several game modes, a lively presentation, and both solo and multiplayer play. The proven core gameplay stays intact and highly addictive.

Yosumin!

Puzzles and brain teasers

A quick, simple Square Enix puzzle game where you form rectangles out of matching Yosumin creatures to clear them from the board. Easy to learn, with growing challenge and satisfying clears.

Columns

Puzzles and brain teasers

A classic falling-block puzzle game where you line up three or more matching jewels in rows, columns or diagonals. Simple rules, rising speed and an addictive high-score chase.

Raining Blobs

Puzzles and brain teasers

A fast-paced arcade puzzler where falling blobs are linked by color and cleared with star blocks. Great for quick sessions solo or with friends.

Quatros Origins

Puzzles and brain teasers

A classic arcade-style block puzzle game that is easy to pick up but hard to master. It focuses on quick sessions and simple, compact mechanics.

Ichi

Puzzles and brain teasers

A minimalist one-button puzzle game where you collect golden rings by rotating objects, using teleporters and breaking blocks. A built-in level editor lets you create and share your own levels.

Turba

Puzzles and brain teasers

A match-3 puzzle game where you load your own music and the blocks spawn and move to the beat of the song. Clearing blocks in rhythm and chaining combos earns high scores on online leaderboards.

Tetris Forever

Linear, curated structure

An interactive museum-style collection of over 15 classic Tetris games with a documentary on the series' history, including rare Japan-only titles like Tetris Battle Gaiden and Super Bombliss.

Bust-a-Move 4

Puzzles and brain teasers

A classic arcade puzzler where you shoot colored bubbles and match them to clear the board. A new pulley mechanic adds variety, and the versus mode makes for quick, addictive rounds.

Blocks

Puzzles and brain teasers

A classic Tetris-style block puzzler where you arrange falling shapes into complete lines. Easy to pick up, with a hold function and ghost piece for short, addictive sessions.

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