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Tetrust

A rusty take on the classic block-stacking game.

Tetrust is a high-performance clone of Tetris, written entirely in Rust. It brings the classic block-stacking gameplay to your desktop with modern reliability and speed. Available for minimalists who appreciate clean code and cleaner lines.

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Launch link

https://cloudmaking.co.uk/tetrust

Runs right here in the lab

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What this app tackles

Why Tetrust exists

  • Demonstrate Rust's capability for game development
  • Provide a lightweight, native desktop experience
  • Preserve the classic gameplay mechanics
  • Open source and hackable

Real-world playbooks

How people use Tetrust

Install without the bloat

Tetrust is a native binary. No Electron, no webview, no 300MB installer. Just a few megabytes of pure Rust optimization.

Play instantly

Launch time is effectively zero. It's the perfect 'one quick game' between meetings that respects your CPU cycles.

Master the classic mechanics

It uses the standard rotation systems and scoring you expect, so your muscle memory transfers perfectly.

Contact for integrations

Need a custom tweak, feature request, or embed? Use the contact form and mention the app name so I can prioritize it.

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Privacy promise

Everything you do in this app stays on your device. No accounts, no trackers, just local storage and browser memory.

Power notes

Things to know before you dive in

  • Written in pure Rust for maximum performance and memory safety.
  • Available as a .app bundle for macOS and .exe for Windows.
  • Completely offline and privacy-focused—no metrics, no telemetry.

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