Games Like Tetris Similar Puzzle Games like Tetris

Tetris is described as 'The addictive puzzle game that started it all, embracing our universal desire to create order out of chaos. The Tetris game was created by Alexey Pajitnov in 1984—the product of Alexey’s computer programming experience and his love of puzzles' and is a Puzzle Game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Tetris for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, iPhone, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Tetris alternative is KBlocks, which is both free and Open Source. Other Tetris like games are Hextris, TETR.IO, OpenBlok and Quadrapassel.

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  1. KBlocks icon

    KBlocks

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    The idea is to stack the falling blocks to create horizontal lines without any gaps. When a line is completed it is removed, and more space is available in the play area. When there is not enough space for blocks to fall, the game is over.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • KBlocks is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Tetris.

    • KBlocks is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Tetris.

    • KBlocks is Free and Open SourceTetris is Free and Proprietary
  2. Hextris icon

    Hextris

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    An addictive puzzle game inspired by Tetris. Play in your browser at https://hextris.github.io/hextris/

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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    • Hextris is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Tetris.

    • Hextris is Free and Open SourceTetris is Free and Proprietary
  4. TETR.IO icon

    TETR.IO

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    TETR.IO is a free-to-win modern yet familiar online stacker. Play multiplayer games against friends and foes all over the world, or claim a spot on the leaderboards - the stacker future is yours!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. OpenBlok

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    A customizable, cross platform, open-source falling block game, packed with a bunch of features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Quadrapassel icon

    Quadrapassel

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    In Quadrapassel, the GNOME version of Tetris, your goal is to create as many complete horizontal lines as possible. The lines are made from seven different shapes. The shapes fall randomly from the top center of the screen.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  7. T^3 icon

    T^3

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    T^3 ("T-cubed") is a 3D Tetris game.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  9. Shape Smasher icon

    Shape Smasher

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    Shape Smasher is a very creative & addictive balls vs shapes game, you can smash all of the shapes and become a shape smasher.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Falling Lightblocks icon

    Falling Lightblocks

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    Falling Lightblocks is the game you loved on your Japanese console in the early 90's. Now on your mobile with full touch control, gravity control, Gamepad support and a fresh and clean modern look.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. Puyo Puyo Champions icon

    Puyo Puyo Champions

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    Easy to learn, tough to master! Jump straight into fast-paced puzzle action with features fit for both friendly rivalries and competitive tournaments in Puyo Puyo Champions. Challenge your friends and family in local multiplayer or compete against players from around the world...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    • Puyo Puyo Champions is the most popular commercial alternative to Tetris.

    • Puyo Puyo Champions is Paid and ProprietaryTetris is Free and Proprietary
  12. Blockinger icon

    Blockinger

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    An open source Tetris clone for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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  13. Ltris icon

    Ltris

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    LTris as a tetris clone: differently shaped blocks are falling down the rectangular playing field and can be moved sideways or rotated by 90 degree units with the aim of building lines without gaps which then disappear (causing any block above the deleted line to fall down).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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