Research-backed game lineage
Tetris is included in the Series Atlas after independent recognition and an authoritative game-by-game roster audit. Editions, simple ports, DLC, bundles, canceled projects, and cameo-only appearances are excluded.
Release chronology
Ordered by researched series position, then original release date. Ports, DLC, and duplicate editions are intentionally excluded.
59 games in this lineage
The second version of Tetris was programmed by Vadim Gerasimov and Dmitry Pavlovsky for the IBM PC, which was more modern the Elektronika 60 computer for which the original version was programmed. The new version added a score board and colors for the tetriminoes. Like the first version, this version also wasn't meant for commercial release.
Mirrorsoft's Tetris version was the very first commercial release of Tetris in the world. It was also released for the following home computer platforms: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, BBC Micro/Acorn Electron, MSX, Atari ST, and Amiga. Along with the version developed by Mirrorsoft's American sister company, Spectrum HoloByte, it was originally released before Andromeda Software was able to get a licensing deal with Elorg. A contract between Andromeda Software (the sublicensing party), and Elorg was eventually signed on May 10, 1988, which secured the legality of the products.
↗ Vs. Tetris is a game developed by Tengen for the Nintendo Vs. Unisystem arcade platform. The game would be the basis for Tetris (NES, Tengen) released some time later, and is noticeably less developed (e.g. the piece graphics use only solid colored or striped blocks).
Flash Point is a variant of Tetris, with the various shapes of the tetrominos and their rotation are identical to Sega's Tetris . What makes the game different from a standard Tetris clone is its objective; each stage already contains a pattern of blocks, usually arranged as symbols, characters, or other images. Among these blocks are several bombs. The goal is to make these bombs detonate by clearing out the rows they are in. Once all the bombs have been detonated, the stage "explodes", and the player advances to the next one.
Tetris is a game for the Sharp Wizard or Electronic notebook in Japan.
Welltris is a puzzle video game, developed by Doka and licensed to Bullet-Proof Software. Adaptations were made by Sphere, Inc for Spectrum Holobyte, and by Infogrames. It was originally released for DOS and Macintosh in 1989. It was subsequently ported to the Amiga and Atari ST in 1990 and the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 in 1991.
Bloxeed is a varient of Tetris, involving various items to assist you, The character Flicky from the Sonic the Hedgehog series cameos as an item as well.
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Tetris is a Windows port of the game included as part of the first Microsoft Windows Entertainment Pack, and later re-released as part of Microsoft's Best Of Windows Entertainment Pack.
The original version of Tetris 2 (not to confuse with the Western version of Tetris Flash, also called Tetris 2).
Super Tetris is a Tetris variant. It contains additional features such as different types of gameplay (two player cooperative and competitive) as well as new block types (lightning bolts that eliminate an entire row, and bombs that eliminate from 2 to 16 blocks). The Moscow Circus in shown in the background.
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A tile-matching puzzle video game. The goal is to place pieces made up of four tiles in a ten-by-twenty well, organizing them into complete rows, which then disappear. This is a version of Tetris made for the Philips CD-i.
Geometric shapes fall from the top of a playfield to rest on the bottom; fit the pieces together, and the line they form disappears. If the pieces don't form lines and eventually stack up to the top of the playfield, the game is over. Difficulty increases by dropping the pieces faster and faster over time.
Unlike the original Tetris, Tetris 2 has you clearing the field of blocks in a different way. Each play field starts with different colored dots (in this case black, gray and white), with one of each color flashing. The blocks are made up of the same three colors, and by matching blocks of the same color over the top or to the side of the dot will clear the dot and those blocks from the screen. If you clear a flashing dot, all the corresponding dots of the same color will be cleared. To complete the round just clear the dots, not the blocks themselves.
Tetris Battle Gaiden is a competitive puzzle-battle game, similar to games such as Puzzle Fighter or Puyo Puyo. One can play against a friend or the Computer in a story mode. There is also an included Rensa mode, which ensures a more hyperactive game due to increased gravity. The player can choose from a list of characters in the story mode, including a Dragon or a pumpkin named Halloween.
Super Tetris 3 is yet another version of the famous soviet puzzle game. However, despite what the title may suggest, contained within are actually four different versions of Tetris: Tetris Classic, Familiss, Sparkliss, and Magicaliss. Tetris Classic, of course, is the basic version of the game, which comes with an endless mode and a 25-line "standard" mode. Familiss, as the name might suggest, is a family mode for up to four players simultaneously. Sparkliss, meanwhile, is very similar to Bombliss from Super Tetris 2, only with a medieval fantasy theme and different explosion patterns. Sparkliss includes both a stage mode and a puzzle mode. The most unique mode is Magicaliss, which has never shown up on any other version of Tetris. In Magicaliss, pieces come in three basic colors, and by rotating the piece, the player can choose between them. Creating a line entirely out of one color will clear all blocks on the screen of that color. There are also grey pieces, which can only be cleared by creating a line made entirely from one color, which will cause all grey blocks on screen to become that color. There are also rare rainbow pieces which will act as any color. Besides these additions, the game itself is basic Tetris. Tetris Classic, Sparkliss, and Magicaliss can also be played in a two-player battle mode, besides the four-player Familiss mode.
A Tetris clone released built-in the Hagenuk MT-2000, a mobile phone from Denmark released in 1994. The objective of the game is to use the pieces to create as many horizontal lines of blocks as possible. When a line is completed, it disappears, and the blocks placed above fall one rank.
V-Tetris is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Locomotive Corporation and published by Bullet Proof Software, which was released in Japan in 1995.
3-D Tetris is a video game released for the Virtual Boy in 1996. A Japanese version was planned, to be called Polygo Block, but production of games was ceased due to lack of interest in the Virtual Boy system. This was the last game released on the Virtual Boy. The mesmerizing force of Tetris returns with virtual style! This thrilling animated puzzler takes dexterity and split-second timing to the extreme with dimensional blocks and challenging planes. 3-D Tetris propels players at a demanding pace where quick response and strategy rule. Tetris devotees of all levels will crave this latest sensation of brain-teasing fun!
Tetris X is a tetris game with 2 game modes: Battle & Classic mode. In the battle mode you can play up against 3 human players or against the computer.
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Tetrisphere is a variant on Tetris in which various shapes are shifted across a wrapped three-dimensional grid resembling a sphere, and then destroyed. The objective of the game changes depending on the mode, but generally consists of removing layers of shapes to reach the playing field's core. Despite very little domestic advertising, Tetrisphere enjoyed moderately good sales and a mostly favorable critical reception. Reviewers praised the game's originality and the musical score composed by Neil D. Voss.
Tetris for Windows CE was a game released for various devices running Windows CE.
Tetris 64 is a puzzle game for the Nintendo 64. It was released only in Japan in 1998 despite the whole game being in English. It is the only Nintendo 64 game that can make use of the Nintendo 64's bio-sensor which was included with the game.
Join Disney's Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they embark on a non-stop adventure full of challenging fun and excitement in Magical Tetris Challenge. Completely addictive, deceptively simple, you'll go wild in a kaleidoscopic shower of falling Tetris pieces in this magical version of the world's most popular video game.
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If you think you've mastered Tetris then think again! Now there's The Next Tetris, a revolutionary twist on the classic puzzle game. More features, more challenging, and more addictive than ever. The Next Tetris - it'll blow your mind!
There are several key differences in gameplay from the original Tetris. First, in addition to clearing lines, one can also form 4x4 large squares of four pieces to form blocks. When a block is created, it turns solid gold or silver, depending on the makeup of the block. Blocks can only be constructed from whole pieces: if any part of a piece has been cleared, then it cannot be used to form a block. When a line that has pieces from a block is cleared, it earns more points.
Kids Tetris is a variation of the classic Russian puzzle game geared towards children. The main characters of the game are the Minos, the pieces that make up the Tetris board. There are four locations where you can play Tetris: the circus, the fire station, the laboratory, and the haunted house. Each board requires a certain amount of lines to be cleared to win Tetris. Since the game is a variation for children, the blocks start out small and fall down slowly. As the game progresses, the pieces become more complex and they fall down faster. After you win, there are many toys and stage props that you can play with in the activity center. You can also print out coloring pages based on the game and a certificate for each stage you play. The game supports both single player and multiplayer. The game is playable with the on-screen mouse controls or the keyboard.
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Shockwave Tetris was the first official free online version of Tetris, hosted on Macromedia's Shockwave.com
One of the most popular games in the world and bound to be an everlasting classic, Tetris is without a doubt one of the most challenging and addictive game available out there. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, this game will provide you with hours of entertainment. Line up the falling pieces to form lines. When you run out of space, the game ends. Make Tetris combos to get more points. In-Flight Tetris is a Tetris game available to play in some passenger airplanes. It is currently sold to airlines by Global Eagle as part of their Airgames catalog. In-Flight Tetris uses standard Guideline rules for gameplay, and it uses either touch or built-in remote controls. Game interface is mostly based on Tetris Zone. There are four modes available: Marathon, Fourty Lines, Ultra, and Battle 2P. Scores are saved on a leaderboard.
For over a decade, the Tetris series has made an appearance on every game system. Tetris Worlds continues that streak, bringing their distinct brand of simple, yet addictive gameplay to the current generation of systems. Small shapes called Tetraminoes fall from the top of the screen to the bottom and you must rotate them and fit them together to complete lines. The game features six different variations of the classic Tetris, multiplayer mode for up to four players, and six different worlds. Sound easy? Once you start, you can't stop.
Pokémon Tetris is a game released as part of Pokémon mini. It has only been released in Japan and Europe. It was classified by the ESRB as E for Everyone under the title Pokémon Mini Shock Tetris, but was never released in the United States. The game is inspired by Tetris. The game consists of several variations of the main game of Tetris with varying levels of difficulty. This game also allows most bricks to be Flipped by shaking the Pokémon mini. In all one player and VS. games, a silhouette of a Pokémon will be shown on the right hand side of the screen; if the player can make a match of 4 or more lines, the Pokémon will be captured and added to the in-game Pokédex. The player has a limited time to capture the Pokémon before it is replaced by another one chosen at random.
Tetris for Wonderswan Color is the first Tetris Guideline compatible game in Japan. Tetris is one of the great many versions of the famous soviet block-stacking game. Pieces made up of four blocks (dubbed "tetriminoes") fall into a 10x20 square well, and must be arranged into complete lines, which then vanish and clear more space on the board. As lines are cleared, the game speed increases until either the tetriminoes reach the top of the well or the player completes the goal for the current mode.
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A version of Tetris that consists of a different game modes, each based on the elements: Fire, Earth, Tempest(Wind), Ice. Classic Tetris included. Includes Hold Mechanic made popular by Tetris Worlds.
You can rediscover the timeless puzzle game Tetris on your Nintendo DS with Tetris DS. Now you can choose from six different game modes, all of which take advantage of the DS's touch screen. Each game mode features a theme from another Nintendo franchise, such as The Legend of Zelda or Metroid. You can challenge up to nine other players using one cartridge for local multiplayer play or three other players around the world with the DS's Wi-Fi connection.
Indulge your puzzle-solving passion! Tetris Mania puts a new spin on the massively compelling original you know and love with three new game modes: Cascade, Fusion, and Sticky Tetris Mania: the must-have game for your mobile
Tetris is a licensed Tetris game for Fifth-Generation iPods with software version 1.2 or later, available from iTunes Music Store. It is of note that this game breaks some of the Tetris Company's guidelines, the largest difference being the lack of a hold function.
A Tetris game for PC and Mac. It is sold through the official Tetris website.
In Tetris Evolution, players enjoy not only traditional Tetris gameplay but numerous new modes including "Go Low" and "Eraser" for both single and multiplayer. The multiplayer mode not only allows for up to four players on a single console, but players can now compete with up to four players via the Xbox Live online entertainment service.
Tetris Online was an official online Tetris game for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista.
Unlimited gameplay, 40 lines of play, cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, more fish and aquariums, leaderboards and achievements await!
A new technique that makes full use of "diamond block" is now available! There are 4 game modes of "TETRIS DIAMOND": "TETRIS", "DIAMOND", "DIA.2min" and "PUZZLE". In the new mode "DIAMOND" and "DIA.2min", a "diamond block" appears for every 5 falling tetriminoes, and if you erase the line with this block, the score will be doubled. Get a BACK TO BACK bonus by making full use of "TETRIS", "T-SPIN" and the new technique "DIAMOND" that erases using diamond blocks! Please keep updating the record of high score!!
A browser-based online version of Tetris with leaderboards and multiple game modes. It was the only official Flash version of Tetris.
Tetris is a mobile game developed and published by Electronic Arts for iOS and Android. It was later replaced by the 2011 edition.
Don't miss out on one of the best-selling mobile games of all time. Rediscover the world-famous Tetris game you know and love, with all-new features and ways to play. Keep your lines clear and keep your cool as things heat up in this puzzle game that’s easy to pick up, but difficult to master. This is Tetris, reimagined.
Tetris Giant, known as Tetris Dekaris in Japan, is a Tetris arcade game developed and published by Sega. The game can be played with up to two players on a large 70" DLP Projection Monitor, running on Sega System SP. It is controlled using giant joysticks, the right joystick being slightly lower than the left one, with a built-in shaker "rumble" motor, a device that Sega refers to as "Deka Lever" (deka is Japanese for large). The playing field is 6 cells wide by 7 cells high as opposed to almost universal 10 cells wide by 20 high.
The original portable Tetris game was a smash hit on the Game Boy system. The new Tetris: Axis game lets players use the magic of the Nintendo 3DS system to jump into the action in 3D without the need for special glasses. The game includes more than 20 different modes – some familiar, some new. Up to eight players can compete in wireless multiplayer battles, even if only one player has a game card.
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Tetris Ultimate has six exciting modes, fun new features, and unique visuals, the evolution of this iconic game is the ultimate must-have on next-gen consoles.
Named after a real-world phenomenon where players' brains are so engrossed that images of the iconic falling Tetrimino blocks linger in their vision, thoughts, and even dreams, Tetris Effect amplifies this magical feeling of total immersion by surrounding you with fantastic, fully three-dimensional worlds that react and evolve based on how you play. Music, backgrounds, sounds, special effects - everything, down to the Tetris pieces themselves, pulse, dance, shimmer, and explode in perfect sync with how you're playing.
A blockbuster battle royale! 99 players but only one will remain! Tetris 99 is the iconic puzzle game as you've never seen it before. Can you pick the right strategy to best 98 other players online - all at the same time?!
Tetris Mind Bender is designed to both challenge and entertain Tetris fans in unexpected ways. Tetris Mind Bender blends the much-loved Tetris gameplay with new mind-bending twists. Clearing a line with a flashing Mino (i.e., a single block) will activate a temporary random Mind Bender item that could either be beneficial or mischievous.
Tetris.com was a handheld released in Japan. It featured an infrared sensor for multiplayer use and message function.
No games use that relationship label.
Sources and method
Membership is researched from external official and independent sources. Mainline games, direct spin-offs, remakes, remasters, and standalone expansions are included; DLC, simple ports, duplicate editions, compilation-only duplicates, rumors, cancellations, and cameo-only crossovers are excluded.
IGDB maintains a distinct collection record for Tetris and supplies the authoritative roster used for membership verification.
The independent catalog recognizes Tetris as a multi-game franchise and supports its inclusion in this major-series research sweep.