Tetris Effect: Connected review

Tetris Effect: Connected represents the oldest kind of game on this list, the falling-block puzzle, in its most polished current form. The Steam page describes music, backgrounds, sound and effects that pulse and change in sync with how you play, across more than 30 stages and 10 or more modes. The Zone mechanic adds a twist, and the Connected edition adds co-op and competitive multiplayer online and locally, with cross-platform support. Steam also lists VR support, leaderboards and full controller support. The English Steam rating is Very Positive at 94% of 5,690 reviews. It ranks last because it is a narrow game next to the others: there is no story or world to explore, and $39.99 is a high price for Tetris. If you want a game you can pick up for five minutes and still play for years, it fits that slot better than anything above it.

Who it is for

Players who want the most refined version of a classic puzzle game, including in VR.

Price

$39.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

Buy Tetris® Effect: Connected $39.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Over 30 stages with their own music, effects and backgrounds
• More than 10 modes
• Zone mechanic that freezes time to clear extra lines
• Cross-platform co-op and competitive multiplayer
• VR support on PC

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Familiar rules anyone can learn in seconds
• Strength: Very Positive Steam rating from 94% of 5,690 English reviews
• Strength: Local and online multiplayer
• Weakness: Puzzle-only, with no story or exploration
• Weakness: $39.99 is a lot for a Tetris game
• Weakness: Smaller player base than the other games on Steam

Key facts

• Developers: Monstars Inc., Resonair, Stage Games
• Publisher: Enhance
• Released on Steam: August 17, 2021
• Steam reviews: Very Positive (94% of 5,690 English reviews)
• Steam price: $39.99

Where it ranks

Tetris Effect: Connected is No. 10 in our Best Video Games of All Time verdict.