TETRACHROMA

TETRACHROMA

Released Oct 2024

TETRACHROMA is a block stacking puzzle action game with a new color changing mechanic inspired by Reversi. Manage the constantly changing colors of the board to clear 15+ lines with a single piece.

100% positive · 192 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

TETRACHROMA launched its full 1.0 release on October 25, 2024, after a period of demo availability. Following launch, the developer shipped several feature updates — new sound styles (November 18, 2024), ARCADE mode synchro mechanics (December 10, 2024), and custom music support (January 13, 2025) — before wrapping up post-launch content work with the 1.3.0 update on March 24, 2025. In that March 24, 2025 post, the developer explicitly stated: "This update wraps up the main post-launch content I had planned for the game." They indicated they would be shifting focus to a new project, while remaining available to fix bugs. The developer also mentioned exploring a possible console port and expressed hope to return with a big update "if the opportunity arises" — but framed this as aspirational rather than a firm commitment. True to that statement, the only communication since March 2025 has been a small maintenance patch on June 8, 2026 (version 1.3.2) fixing a Linux/Proton performance issue — a bug fix with no content additions, consistent with the developer's promise to stay around for maintenance. The developer's own words on March 24, 2025 serve as a clear, explicit conclusion to the planned post-launch content cycle. The game shipped as a complete package and received its full slate of planned post-launch additions before that announcement.
Evidence
Developer explicitly stated that the 1.3.0 update 'wraps up the main post-launch content I had planned for the game' and announced shifting focus to a new project, while remaining available for bug fixes.
news post · Mar 24, 2025 source development ending
high
Full 1.0 release launched with 7 new modes, 25 additional puzzles, unlockable cosmetics, and achievements.
news post · Oct 25, 2024 source content shipped
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
sparsevector
Achievements
58
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

TETRACHROMA adds a new dimension to the block stacking action of classic tetromino stacking games: the colors of the blocks matter! Pieces appear in two or more colors, and to clear a line, every block in the line must match.

Transform the board with a new color changing mechanic inspired by the classic board game Reversi. Placing a piece adjacent to a line changes the color of the line to match. Plan ahead to maximize your score and clear 15+ lines with a single piece.

FEATURES

  • Modern stacking mechanics with wall kicks, lock delay, spins, perfect clears, and combos

  • 40 hand designed puzzles

  • 5+ different gameplay modes playable in 400 line marathon and 100 line versions

    • STANDARD: balanced for general play

    • CONSOLE: classic retro console stacking mechanics

    • BIG: double sized blocks for extra challenge

    • CELL: square board with modified piece set

  • Unlock 10+ block styles and 20+ color palettes by clearing modes

  • Speed settings for all skill levels: Peaceful, Easy, Normal, Hard, Master, and Death

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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