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Commodore 64 · Puzzle
Tetris
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Vladimir Pokhilko |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 23 |
Tetris is a puzzle game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Vladimir Pokhilko.
Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Tetris supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Tetris is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Tetris walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tetris.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Tetris FAQ
Who made Tetris?
It was developed by Vladimir Pokhilko.
Is Tetris multiplayer?
Yes. Tetris supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tetris take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tetris typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tetris on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.