netris ☆

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Description:
Networked variant of tetris

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: game tetris multiplayer networking terminal retro

Install: brew install netris

About:
Netris is a multiplayer networked variant of the classic Tetris game. It allows players to compete against each other over a network, sending cleared lines to opponents in real-time. The game provides a competitive twist on the traditional puzzle format, making it ideal for local or online gaming sessions.

Key Features:

Real-time multiplayer over TCP/IP
Classic Tetris gameplay mechanics
Competitive line sending/receiving
Simple terminal-based interface

Use Cases:

Multiplayer gaming over a local network
Quick competitive puzzle sessions
Retro gaming in terminal environments

Alternatives:

bastet – Bastet is a single-player 'evil' Tetris variant that chooses the worst possible next piece, whereas Netris focuses on multiplayer competition.
tris – Tris is another terminal-based Tetris clone, but typically lacks the networked multiplayer features of Netris.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 7:51am		0	VERSION_BUMP	9fd68e48