Underplayed Gems

Balltris (1994)

Balltris cover
Platforms
DOS
Where to get it
My Abandonware

How it feels

a straightforward and methodical puzzle game where you carefully stack falling blocks to keep pace and clear lines.

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About

Released in 1994 for DOS, *Balltris* is a puzzle video game built on the classic Tetris mechanic of stacking falling blocks to clear lines and gain points. Players must manage their strategy as geometric shapes descend from above, aiming to maintain an organized stack before it fills up completely.

Screenshots

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