Tetris Worlds GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Puzzle

Tetris Worlds

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2001
GenrePuzzle
Developer3d6 Games
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTetris
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by 3d6 Games and published by THQ, Tetris Worlds arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a puzzle game.

It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 55 GBA puzzle games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

It is part of the Tetris series. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis). 3d6 Games also made The Revenge of Shinobi for the GBA.

Tetris Worlds 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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Tetris Worlds 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 Worlds gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Tetris Worlds walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

Tetris Worlds FAQ

When did Tetris Worlds come out on the GBA?

Tetris Worlds was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.

Who made Tetris Worlds?

It was developed by 3d6 Games and published by THQ.

Is Tetris Worlds multiplayer?

Yes. Tetris Worlds supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tetris Worlds take to play?

As a puzzle game, Tetris Worlds 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 Worlds 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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