Games Like Puyo Puyo™Tetris®

Japan’s beloved puzzle game series Puyo Puyo and the world-renowned Tetris® game franchise have teamed up again to deliver even more Puyo-popping and Tetrimino-clearing fun in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.

Why similar: Competitive 22.8%, Puzzle 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Anime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the core mash-up mechanics of the original with new skill-based battle modes and expanded content.

Easy to learn, tough to master! Challenge friends and family in local multiplayer or compete globally via online matchmaking. Built for all ages, this puzzle game comes with a surprisingly competitive edge.

Why similar: Competitive 39%, Puzzle 15.5%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Local Multiplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focused entirely on competitive play, this title is the definitive experience for those who want to master the Puyo Puyo mechanics against other players.

Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!

Why similar: Competitive 45.1%, Puzzle 16.4%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 13%, Arcade 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This modern reimagining of Tetris offers a mesmerizing audiovisual experience combined with robust competitive multiplayer modes.

Follow the story, battle a cast of whimsical characters, set new records, solve puzzles, engage your friends and family in local multiplayer, or compete against players from around the world through online play.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.3%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 13.6%, Anime 12%, Cute 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced action puzzle game features the same frantic, high-speed competitive gameplay that fans of Puyo Puyo love.

An all-star cast of heroes has gathered to test their mettle in this cute and chaotic new color-matching ONLINE combat game! Crystal Crisis is presented like a fighting game, but players attack by arranging falling crystals and clearing them from the screen. It’s the ultimate Online puzzle battle throwdown!

Why similar: Competitive 47.5%, Puzzle 15.9%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Casual 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A crossover puzzle-fighter that directly mirrors the competitive puzzle-versus-fighting mechanics found in Puyo Puyo.

The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on Steam! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground!

Why similar: Puzzle 23.4%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%, 4 Player Local 11.8%, Casual 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This arcade-style puzzle game offers a variety of colorful, fast-paced challenges that feel right at home with the Puyo Puyo aesthetic.

The critically-acclaimed puzzle game produced by legendary creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi comes to PC.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.7%, Local Multiplayer 17.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic puzzle game that blends falling-block mechanics with a high-energy soundtrack and a stylish, arcade-like presentation.

Crash blocks together into huge chain reactions in this frantic arcade action puzzler! Pick your favorite character and experience their tale in the Story Mode, solve tricky brain teasers and make your own in Puzzle Mode, shoot for high scores in Solo Play, or go head to head in Versus Mode!

Why similar: Puzzle 24%, Local Multiplayer 22.5%, Anime 12.6%, Cute 12.2%, Arcade 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic action-puzzle game with a charming aesthetic that emphasizes clever chain reactions and quick thinking.

With your brilliant robe and magic powers, it’s time to build some Tricky Towers! Stack your bricks in this land of fable, whose marvelous tower will be the most stable? Battle your friends and rise to fame, in this frantic physics game.

Why similar: Puzzle 20.9%, Local Multiplayer 20%, Multiplayer 17.7%, 4 Player Local 14.9%, Arcade 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based block-stacking game turns the genre into a chaotic and hilarious competitive multiplayer experience.

Join Kat and her crew in an epic quest in Flipon, a juicy, fun and fast-paced arcade puzzle game!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 17%, Puzzle 16.1%, 4 Player Local 12.4%, Anime 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, fast-paced match-3 puzzle game that focuses on creating massive combos in a competitive arcade setting.

THE COLLISION IS INEVITABLE! THE IMPACT WILL BE UNAVOIDABLE! Cross over between 4 different universes! Play as characters from the BlazBlue, Persona, Under Night In-Birth, and (for the first time ever in a fighting game), RWBY series!

Why similar: Anime 21%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Fighting 13.6%, Competitive 13.4%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-style fighting game that shares the high-energy, competitive, and colorful presentation of the Puyo Puyo series.

Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.

Why similar: Competitive 35.9%, Great Soundtrack 18%, Local Multiplayer 14.3%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Fighting 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: While a fighting game, its focus on speed, rhythm, and competitive arcade intensity makes it a perfect match for Puyo Puyo fans.

Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

Why similar: Puzzle 31%, Casual 19.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Classic 10.2% ★, Multiplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Though different in mechanics, it captures the same addictive, arcade-style satisfaction of clearing the board with precision.

The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

Why similar: Puzzle 53%, Casual 19.7%, Classic 12.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Colorful 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational match-3 puzzle game that offers the same satisfying, fast-paced loop of clearing gems and building scores.

The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.6%, Classic 17.8% ★, Cute 8.9%, Casual 8.6%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the quirky, colorful, and surreal charm that makes the Puyo Puyo series so endearing.

Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!

Why similar: Multiplayer 22.3%, Colorful 14%, Action 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Difficult 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, arcade-style game that emphasizes precision, speed, and fun, matching the lighthearted vibe of Puyo Puyo.

Tumblestone is the first original action-puzzle game of the past fifteen years -- completely reinventing the genre into a deep and cerebral puzzle solving experience that you won't forget.

Why similar: Competitive 27.8%, Puzzle 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Casual 9.6%, 4 Player Local 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive puzzle game that requires intense focus and speed, making it a great alternative for fans of versus-puzzle titles.

The latest title in the "TGM" series, "TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-" offers the ultimate Tetris game that no one has ever experienced before. Challenge yourself in new modes such as ASUKA and SHIRANUI.

Why similar: Puzzle 24.2%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Cute 10.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Difficult 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-skill, arcade-focused version of Tetris that appeals to players looking for the ultimate competitive challenge.

Them’s Fightin’ Herds is a 2D fighting game featuring a cast of adorable animals designed by acclaimed cartoon producer Lauren Faust. Beneath the cute and cuddly surface, a serious fighter awaits!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 23.4%, Multiplayer 19%, Cute 12.7%, Anime 11.6%, Fighting 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This competitive fighter features a cute, colorful art style and deep mechanics that appeal to the same audience as anime-style puzzle games.

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32%, Classic 31.1% ★, Multiplayer 10%, Colorful 7.7%, 2D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style platformer that celebrates the same SEGA heritage and vibrant energy found in Puyo Puyo.

Catherine: a tale of love, betrayal, and the terror of commitment. Experience the mature action-adventure-puzzle game unlike any other from the makers of the Persona series, now enhanced for PC in all its Classic glory. Is love over? Climb to the top or die trying.

Why similar: Puzzle 39.4%, Anime 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Difficult 8.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, its core gameplay is a high-pressure, block-climbing puzzle experience with a distinct anime style.

Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

Why similar: Anime 27.8%, Cute 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Arcade 17%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm game that features the same high-energy anime aesthetic and arcade-style challenge as Puyo Puyo.

A Persona 4 Smackdown!

Why similar: Multiplayer 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Anime 20.1%, Fighting 13.5%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane anime fighter that provides a similar level of competitive depth and visual flair.

100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.

Why similar: Anime 34%, Multiplayer 25.4%, Cute 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Casual 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, anime-themed board game that captures the same competitive and unpredictable multiplayer fun as Puyo Puyo.

Celebrate 40 years of Tetris® with 15+ games, a new game, and documentary videos

Why similar: Puzzle 34.2%, Arcade 15.1%, Casual 11.4%, Colorful 10.4%, 4 Player Local 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical collection of the Tetris series that provides context and classic gameplay for fans of the genre.

The classic arcade game is back in a supercharged version! Discover timeless gameplay revamped, practise in Puzzle mode and challenge your friends in local Versus mode with up to 4 players!

Why similar: Multiplayer 17.5%, Puzzle 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Cute 10.1%, Casual 9%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, casual puzzle game that focuses on the core falling-block mechanics and competitive multiplayer modes.

"Hatsune Miku Logic Paint -MIKULOGI-" has evolved! Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Puzzle 31.7%, Anime 16.3%, Cute 14.4%, Colorful 11.6%, Casual 11.3%

It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!

Why similar: Classic 37.5% ★, Arcade 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Puzzle 7.3%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade classic reimagined with modern, high-speed, and score-attack mechanics that feel very similar to Puyo Puyo's intensity.

The second title in the Katamari Damacy series has returned in a remastered, powered-up version! This new REROLL comes with improved graphics and gameplay enhancements. In Royal Reverie, roll up katamari as the King of All Cosmos in his boyhood!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Local Multiplayer 21.7%, Cute 19.9%, Action 12.6%, Puzzle 7.7%

Anode reintroduces the classic falling-block puzzle genre, with new twists and challenges! Link blocks back and forth across each other. Match angled couplers to create chains of multiple colors. Play Mission Mode and complete randomly-generated objectives for more challenge!

Why similar: Competitive 44.4%, Puzzle 18.9%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Casual 8.8%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive puzzle game that focuses on quick reactions and chain reactions in a minimalist, arcade-inspired package.

The classic of arcades has returned, and better than ever! Solo or with friends, in TETRUX: Online you can play in a wide variety of gamemodes.

Why similar: Competitive 34.1%, Puzzle 15.2%, Casual 13%, Local Multiplayer 12%, Action 9.7%

Team Sonic Racing combines the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing as you face-off with friends in intense multiplayer racing.

Why similar: Multiplayer 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 25.6%, Local Multiplayer 20.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Colorful 4.5%

Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

Why similar: Competitive 33%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%, Anime 10%, Fighting 9%

RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

Why similar: Competitive 36.7%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Fighting 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

The hit crossover 2D fighter finally makes its way to PC, updated to the latest arcade version for character balancing, added background animations and additional winning poses. It also includes all DLC from the console release, such as additional fighters Homura and Heart, in a single value package.

Why similar: Anime 22.2%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Cute 11.2%, Fighting 11.2%, Arcade 10.6%

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a drum-based rhythm game featuring songs from genres such as Anime and VOCALOID™, and also a variety of game modes! Have fun playing solo or online!

Why similar: Multiplayer 40.7%, Casual 31.1%, Cute 11.8%, Anime 8.9%, Difficult 5%

Take control of SNK’s most iconic female characters and battle it out in this crazy tag fighting game featuring a plethora of cute costumes and accessories! With one button special moves and a deep but simplified combo system this is a great game for fighting game fans and newcomers alike!

Why similar: Anime 36.3%, Fighting 24.2%, Cute 14.9%, Action 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.

Why similar: Anime 25.4%, Multiplayer 18.3%, Arcade 15.7%, Fighting 14%, Action 10.4%

A fresh, exciting music puzzle game featuring The Muse, Lola! Contains 19 songs and 1 BGM track. Collide and mix Lola spheres together to help them evolve! The more they evolve, the greater the score!

Why similar: Puzzle 32.4%, Anime 20.3%, Casual 19.8%, Action 16%, Colorful 10.4%

Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated!

Why similar: Competitive 35%, Anime 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Fighting 11%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%

Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action 「UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late」 now on Steam!

Why similar: Anime 28.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Fighting 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Action 8.2%

The classic couch competitive gameplay of games like Bomberman brought into the modern era. Place bombs, get out of the way, destroy your friends, collect power-ups, 'splode your way to victory in smooth multiplayer with virtually unlimited local and online players!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 20.7%, 4 Player Local 15.1%, Casual 13.4%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Action 10.4%

The much-awaited sequel to PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and funky visuals! New modes include Score Attack and an Adventure mode!

Why similar: Classic 27.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Casual 24%, Arcade 18.8%, Difficult 4.7%

Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

Why similar: Anime 20.7%, Cute 16.8%, Multiplayer 16.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 9.4%

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, Arcade 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Action 6.9%, Difficult 5.7%

Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!

Why similar: Multiplayer 30.1%, Difficult 15.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Casual 14.7%, Colorful 13.1%

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.3%, Cute 33.4%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Colorful 8.3%, Funny 7.3%

Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!

Why similar: Anime 23.9%, Fighting 23.9%, Action 18.5%, Local Multiplayer 18.3%, Cute 7.7%

Mahjong Soul is an online game that adopted the classic Japanese Mahjong gameplay. Here, you can hone your mahjong skills with players from worldwide or spend leisure time with friends, bond with various charismatic characters, and experience an abundance of unique stories.

Why similar: Anime 31.3%, Multiplayer 24.4%, Cute 20.2%, Casual 19%, Colorful 5.2%

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.4%, Arcade 19%, Anime 16.3%, Classic 10.1% ★, Action 8.9%

Riding the rhythmic rails of success from smart phone, into the arcades, now GROOVE COASTER arrives on Steam! Are you ready to ride a roller coaster of sound and light through a universe of music?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.4%, Action 24.3%, Arcade 23.1%, Anime 14.3%, Difficult 6.8%

Radical Rabbit Stew is a hare-raising action-arcade game, featuring fast-paced whack-a-rabbit gameplay, scintillating puzzles, super-sized boss fights, juicy pixel graphics and a sizzling soundtrack, perfect for new players and 16-bit retro fans alike!

Why similar: Competitive 22.4%, Puzzle 16.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.9%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Party battle game "SUPER BOMBERMAN" is now available as a collection featuring a total of 7 titles with 12 versions across JP, EUR and USA, including the long-awaited localised versions of the unreleased SUPER BOMBERMAN 4 and 5! Including Boss Rush mode, support functions, libraries and more!

Why similar: Puzzle 31.5%, Local Multiplayer 17.4%, Action 16.7%, Casual 13.8%, 4 Player Local 12.6%

A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!

Why similar: Competitive 36.6%, Anime 15.9%, Action 15.1%, Fighting 10.3%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!

Why similar: Puzzle 26.3%, Arcade 18.4%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Action 13.9%, Fighting 11.9%

Reimu and Yukari team up in this puzzle game inspired by classic 8-bit Nintendo games. Manage the incoming youkai so Yukari can gap them away!

Why similar: Puzzle 39.2%, Anime 21.5%, Cute 14.3%, Colorful 10.9%, Casual 7.3%

PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes 14 titles from the legendary PAC-MAN series! Play a variety of classic and nostalgic PAC-MAN games across many genres!

Why similar: Puzzle 36.5%, Arcade 17.7%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Casual 16.1%, Action 11.2%

The title says it all. Take one part falling block puzzle game, combine one part old-school platformer, add a couple thousand pixels, blend and serve. Why match colored blocks when you can just shoot the hell out of them? Your goal is to survive as long as you can. From celebrated indie developer Andrew Morrish and Adult Swim Games.

Why similar: Puzzle 33.7%, Casual 21.5%, Action 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Difficult 8.2%