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Games like Tetris

1989PEGI 3

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.

  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Pixel art
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

In short: Games like Tetris

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Tetris special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Bust-a-Move 4

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1998PCPlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Tetris: puzzles to figure out, pixel art and gameplay over story.

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.

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Bust-A-Move

Pixel art

A classic arcade puzzler where you fire colored bubbles, using wall bounces to match groups of three and pop them. Simple rules, quick rounds and a charming cartoon look make it timeless fun, including in two-player mode.

Bejeweled 2

Bright, upbeat tone

The classic match-3 puzzler where you swap gems into lines and chase high scores with cascades and power gems. Multiple modes, from relaxed Zen to frantic timed play, make it ideal for quick sessions.

Columns

Pixel art

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.

Hexcells

Strong soundtrack

A calm Minesweeper-style logic puzzler where you clear hexagonal cells purely through deduction, with no guessing or time pressure. Minimalist visuals and soothing music give it a meditative feel.

Tetris

Pixel art

You drop falling blocks, clear full rows and keep the stack under control as the pace steadily rises. It is quick to pick up yet takes a long time to truly master.

Tetris Plus

Pixel art

You know Tetris, but here you clear blocks to lower a professor who climbs higher with every stage. Head-to-head Versus mode and a level editor add replay value beyond the classic falling-block formula.

Tetris 99

Bright, upbeat tone

Classic Tetris turned into a battle royale: 99 players stack blocks at once and send garbage lines to each other until one remains. Quick reflexes and choosing your targeting strategy decide the winner.

Yosumin!

Bright, upbeat tone

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.

Bejeweled 3

Bright, upbeat tone

The definitive version of the classic match-3 formula, with satisfying gem cascades and modes ranging from the meditative Zen to frantic Lightning and brain-teasing Quest puzzles.

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