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Tetris® Effect: Connected (2021)

Tetris® Effect: Connected cover
Developer
Monstars Inc., Resonair, Stage Games
Publisher
Enhance
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 8,917 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A mesmerizing, synesthetic puzzle experience where every move is perfectly synced to a pulsing audiovisual symphony.

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What players say

Players adore the audiovisual spectacle and call it a standout Tetris experience, but the game is broken on Steam Deck since a 2025 update and the devs refuse to fix it, which leaves many reviewers frustrated. In multiplayer, the matchmaking pits lower-ranked players against far higher-skilled opponents, making it unenjoyable for some.

Screenshots

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