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1990 Classic

A classic falling-block puzzler where Mario plays doctor, rotating and dropping colored capsules to wipe out viruses in a bottle. Simple rules, quick rounds and a tense two-player mode make it timeless.

What defines Dr. Mario:

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

The closest matches for Dr. Mario are Bust-a-Move 4, Tetris Ultimate and Bust-A-Move. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dr. Mario special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Bust-a-Move 4

98 %

1998 PCPlayStation

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

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.

Tetris Ultimate

Puzzles and brain teasers

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.

Bust-A-Move

Puzzles and brain teasers

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.

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.

Mr. Driller

Puzzles and brain teasers

A snappy arcade puzzler where you drill down through colorful block layers, trigger chain clears, and keep an eye on your dwindling air supply. Simple rules, quick decisions and rising pressure make it addictive.

Angry Birds Friends

Puzzles and brain teasers

An Angry Birds spin-off built around slingshot physics puzzles, where you chase high scores against friends and other players in weekly tournaments and head-to-head duels.

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.

Suika Game

Puzzles and brain teasers

A simple, addictive physics puzzle game where you drop fruit into a container and matching fruits merge into larger ones until you create a watermelon. Ideal for short sessions and chasing high scores.

Tetris 99

Puzzles and brain teasers

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.

Bejeweled Twist

Puzzles and brain teasers

A match-3 puzzle game where you rotate groups of four gems instead of swapping pairs. Obstacles, special gems and modes like Blitz or a relaxed mode offer variety between intense and calm play.

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