Tetris® Effect: Connected is a Casual game from Monstars Inc., Resonair with a 94% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Monstars Inc., Resonair
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 94% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i3-4340 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti equivalent or greater DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC Additional Notes: Minimum specs for non-VR mode
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5-4590 (required for VR) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 equivalent (required for VR) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Tetris® Effect: Connected is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, controller friendly, great with friends, and solo-friendly.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, controller friendly, and great with friends.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
rhythm
Play styleTiming actions to music or rhythm is part of the hook.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
most atmospheric beautiful game of tetris ever created.A perfect game for the Steam Deck.Probably the best version of Tetris you can play….but it’s still just Tetris.[/b] [/h1] [h1]PROS: [/h1] ➕Music ➕Leaderboards ➕Lots of different play…My personal favorites are Master, Combo, and Mystery, each providing unique challenges inspired by mechanics from previous entries in the franchise while…Why it fits
Best for players who want a relaxing, atmospheric game that works for solo play or with friends. Strong atmosphere, relaxing mood, and a play style that supports both single-player and co-op.
Who might skip it
Skip if you want a game outside the Tetris formula or do not want a rhythm-leaning experience.