Tetris C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Puzzle

Tetris

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenrePuzzle
PublisherSpectrum HoloByte
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTetris
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Commodore 64, Tetris is a puzzle game published by Spectrum HoloByte.

It is part of the Tetris series. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis).

Tetris is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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?

published by Spectrum HoloByte.

Is Tetris multiplayer?

No. Tetris is a single-player game.

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.

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