This is a list of variants of the game Tetris. It also includes officially licensed Tetris sequels, as well as unofficial clones. In 2017 Guinness World Records reported Tetris to be the game with most official versions released, at 220, over 65 different platforms.
Official games
Title Year Platform Publisher DescriptionTetris1988Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Amiga, Atari ST, BBC Micro/Acorn Electron, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX SpectrumMirrorsoftPorts developed by Rowan Software.Tetris1988Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Apple IIGS, IBM PC, MS-DOS, Mac OSSpectrum HoloByteIncluded in the compilation Tetris Gold.Tetris1988PC-9800 series, X68000, FM-7, PC-88, MSX2Bullet-Proof SoftwareTetris1988FamicomBullet-Proof SoftwareThis version is also available on AtGames' Legends Flashback console.Tetris198819892019ArcadeMega DriveSegaSega's arcade version of Tetris was released in December 1988. In Japan, it was the highest-grossing arcade game of 1989, and remained among the top ten annual highest-grossing arcade conversion kits through 1995. Mega Drive version developed by Sanritsu Denki, which was cancelled, resulting in less than ten copies being printed. A new version based on the arcade version was released on the Sega Genesis Mini in 2019.Tetris1988ArcadeAtari GamesTetris1988TRS-80 CoCoTandyDeveloped by ZCT Systems.Tetris1989NESTengenPulled from shelves following a court ruling.Tetris1989Game BoyNintendo Bundled in the North American and European releases of the Game Boy itself and the first game compatible with the Game Link Cable, a pack-in accessory that allowed two Game Boys to link together for multiplayer purposes.Tetris1989NESNintendoWelltris1989PCSpectrum HoloByteDesigned by Alexey Pajitnov and developed by Doka. Pieces (including tetrominoes and occasionally pentominoes) slide down one of four wall surfaces in a well, the "well" being an 8x8 square. When a piece lands while fully or partially sticking outside of the well, the wall is temporarily blocked. The game ends when four walls are no longer accessible. Other versions: Amiga, Mac OS (1990, Infogrames [Europe], Spectrum HoloByte [US]) ZX Spectrum, CPC, C64 (1991, Infogrames) Arcade (1991, Video System)Tetris1990Microsoft WindowsMicrosoftPart of the Microsoft Entertainment Pack.Hatris1990NES, Game BoyBullet-Proof SoftwareDesigned by Alexey Pajitnov. A variety of hats must be made to fall into stacks of five identical hats. Other versions: Arcade (1990, Video System) PC-Engine (1991, Microcabin)Faces...tris III1991Amiga, MS-DOSSpectrum HoloByteWinner of the 1991 Software Publishers Association Excellence in Software Award for Best Action/Arcade Program. Alexey Pajitnov's fourth and final official game in the "Tris" series. Developed by Sphere, Inc.
The player must arrange falling pieces to form a complete face, which include famous historical figures. Features 10 themed difficulty levels and a head-to-head mode.Super TetrisSuper Tetris at MobyGames1991MS-DOS, Amiga, Mac OSSpectrum HoloByteDeveloped by Sphere, Inc. Added bombs, new special block types, and two-player co-operative and competitive modes. Bombs appear in some blocks, which explode when the row is filled and removed.Tetris1991CD-iPhilipsNotable for its soundtrack.Tetris 2 + BomblissSuper Tetris 2 at GameFAQs1991FamicomBullet-Proof SoftwareOriginally developed by Chunsoft, Tetris 2 + Bombliss (テトリス2+BOMBLISS) was directed by Koichi Nakamura and produced by Tsunekazu Ishihara. One mode, "Bombliss", features bomb blocks that destroy surrounding blocks when a line is completed. Bombliss uses the gravity algorithm to re-arrange the stage after an explosion has destroyed some blocks. A "Tetris C" mode automatically raises the playfield one level after a certain number of blocks are used.
Other versions: Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss (スーパーテトリス2+ボンブリス) (1992, Super Famicom, Bullet-Proof Software) Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss Limited (スーパーテトリス2+ボンブリス 限定版) (1994, Super Famicom, Bullet-Proof Software)Tetris Classic1992MS-DOSSpectrum HoloByteIncludes background graphics depicting scenes from Ruslan and Ludmila, a soundtrack based on Russian folk melodies, and a number of cooperative and competitive two-player modesTetris 21993NES and Game BoyNintendoUses disconnected colored tetrominos instead of adjacent type tetrominoes, the goal of Tetris 2 is to clear all the bombs by making the blocks of the same color stick together. Released as Tetris Flash in Japan. Other versions: Super NES (1994, Nintendo)Tetris Battle Gaiden1993Super FamicomBullet-Proof SoftwareSimilar to Puyo Puyo in use of competitive mode, characters, and humorous storyline. Different characters can also unleash special moves that affect the opponent in some way. Also includes a Rensa mode, in which gravity takes a bigger part. Came to the attention of European gamers by way of a review in Issue 18 (April 1994) of Super Play magazine.Tetris & Dr. Mario1994Super NESNintendoCompilation of Tetris and Dr. Mario with enhanced graphics and sound.Super Tetris 3Super Tetris 3 at GameSpot1994Super FamicomBlue Planet Software Sparkliss is similar to Bombliss, but the bombs have orthogonal explosions. Some blocks need to be hit more than once by explosions before they are destroyed. Magicaliss has pieces that may also be one of four colors. Making a full line with one color destroys all the blocks of that color in the stage. The remaining blocks fall in place.