TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-

TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-

Released Apr 2025

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.

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Evaluation

TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE- launched on Steam on April 3, 2025, marking the series' first PC release in 20 years. Since launch, ARIKA has maintained an exceptionally active post-release update cadence, shipping more than 20 feature patches in just over a year. Major additions include a full input system overhaul (Ver. 1.3.0–1.6.0), the addition of ASUKA EASY and HARD modes (July 2025), a sweeping overhaul of all TGM-style gameplay behaviors (Ver. 1.7.0, July 2025), a second wave of major NORMAL mode additions with conditional unlocks (Ver. 1.8.0, September 2025), DirectX 11 support and hidden modes (Ver. 2.1.0, February 2026), and Legacy Input behavior options (Ver. 2.1.1, February 2026). The most recent patch, Ver. 2.1.2 on April 20, 2026, eased unlock conditions for SHIRANUI tiers and noted that the team is continuing a difficulty balance review of SHIRANUI's mechanical behavior. In August 2025, ARIKA posted a delay notice for Ver. 1.8.0 due to staff illness and a holiday period, demonstrating that the team is transparent about development pace and treats these updates as deliberate, carefully managed releases rather than incidental maintenance. No specific future content or DLC has been announced, but the developer's continuous pattern of substantial gameplay additions — new modes, balance systems, hidden content, and mechanical refinements — across the entirety of the game's first year shows no sign of slowing. The Ver. 2.1.2 patch notes explicitly reference an ongoing balance review, indicating active development work continues as of April 20, 2026, less than two months before today's date.
Evidence
Ver. 2.1.2 patch ships with SHIRANUI unlock condition adjustments and notes an ongoing difficulty balance review of SHIRANUI mechanical behavior, indicating continued active development work.
news post · Apr 20, 2026 source development ongoing
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Ver. 2.1.0 adds STANDARD control type to multiple modes, a hidden mode, updated Credit 2, DirectX 11 support, and an achievement progress viewer — a substantial feature update more than 10 months post-launch.
news post · Feb 4, 2026 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
ARIKA
Achievements
34
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

The action puzzle game "TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER" first appeared in game arcades in August 1998, and became a beloved game for gamers as a Tetris game packed with addictive elements.

Then, "TETRIS THE ABSOLUTE THE GRAND MASTER 2" was released in 2000, and "TETRIS THE GRAND MASTER 3 -Terror Instinct-" was released in 2005. The latest in the series, "TETRIS THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-", ​​will be available on Steam for the first time in 20 years.

This time, "TGM4" offers players a deeper, more strategic Tetris experience, and the depth of the game will satisfy even experienced players. New modes have been added, and this game will test your skills to the limit, requiring precise strategy and fast play.

Of course, there are also modes that even beginners to Tetris can enjoy, and the game is so full of charm that you will find yourself retrying it over and over again.

The sound is handled by Shinji Hosoe, who is well known for the TGM series. His music, full of tension and excitement, will increase the player's concentration and make the game even more exciting.

*Players can compete against each other in local play.

Game Mode Introduction

We will introduce the game modes available in "TETRIS THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-".

MARATHON: This is a traditional Tetris mode where you compete for the highest score.

- Operation Type: STANDARD

NORMAL: This is a traditional Tetris mode where you compete to clear lines in the fastest time.

- Operation Type: TGM

ASUKA: This mode is recommended for intermediate players. Tetriminos will drop at top speed, so place them quickly to clear lines and compete to see how high you can level up within the time limit.

Additionally, ASUKA mode comes with a backstep function. By using the rewind feature, you can revert a placed Tetrimino back to the moment before it landed and try again.

MASTER: This is a challenging mode designed for advanced players where all of your Tetris skills will be put to the test. Strive to level up as much as possible. Tetriminos will drop at maximum speed right from the start, so stack them carefully to clear lines. Use every technique at your disposal—like T-Spins and All Clears—to take on the challenge.

KONOHA: This mode features big blocks. Every time you achieve an All Clear, you unlock a bonus illustration. Early on, a guide will appear to help you complete All Clears, and whenever you pull one off, a bonus illustration will be revealed.

You can view all unlocked visuals in the KONOHA Character Gallery. Try to unlock every character!

SHIRANUI: In this mode, you’ll face off against CPU opponents. Defeat CPUs with different strategies as you aim to conquer the highest difficulty level.

When you defeat a CPU, several new levels are unlocked. Generally, the higher the difficulty (Tier), the tougher the CPU. Plus, under certain conditions, a hidden difficulty may appear…!?

Last evaluated Jun 15, 2026
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