Tetris Evolution is one of the many officially-licensed Tetris games. The game features seven game modes, several of which return from Tetris Worlds.

• Marathon - Standard, timeless Tetris, where the goal is to clear as many lines as possible.
• Ultra - Try to earn as many points as possible in a timed game.
• Cascade - Clearing lines can cause placed pieces to fall, potentially clearing more lines for big points.
• Race - Clear a set number of lines as quickly as possible.
• Score - Reach a designated score as quickly as possible.
• Hotline - Clearing specific highlighted lines will earn bonus points.
• Go Low - The lower the stack is, the more points are gained from clearing a line.

Also included are both local multiplayer and online play over Xbox Live for up to four players. There are also a variety backgrounds and BGM to choose from.