Tension Head
merge.survive.destroy.ascend.
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Tension Head is a merging roguelite where every run is a fight against the walls closing in on you.
Stack shapes, trigger chain reactions, and score big before the pressure destroys you.
MERGE & SURVIVE
Drop shapes into the arena and merge matching tiers to score. But the walls never stop closing. Every merge pushes them back — just enough to breathe.
BUILD YOUR COMBO
Chain merges to multiply your score. The longer your streak, the higher the multiplier. Think less puzzle game, more trick run.
ROGUELITE DEPTH
Between runs, spend Crowns on permanent upgrades that carry across every run. Each run offers power-ups with unique evolutions and wild synergies — combine them right and watch everything break open.
CURSES & CONSEQUENCES
Every run comes with a cost. Curses stack. Walls shrink faster. The danger line rises. Learn to work with what you're dealt or get crushed.
ASCENSION MODE
Beat the game? Good. Now do it with the walls shrinking 30% faster. Now do it with one life. Now do it with radioactive junk dropping into your arena. Ten escalating modifiers. Each one a new way to suffer.
VISUAL THEMES
Unlock a collection of visual filters that transform the entire look of the game. Each one earned through play — or unlocked instantly with Premium.
SOMETHING ELSE IS HERE
Pay attention. Not everything is what it seems. Some testers have found things that weren't meant to be found. A ghost in the code.
PREMIUM — $3.99
One purchase. No subscription. Removes all ads and unlocks every visual theme instantly. 100% indie — your support means a lot.
merge. survive. destroy. ascend.
Fixes to Score Attack
The developer, Robert Lothian, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Robert Lothian
- Size
- 112.3 MB
- Category
- Puzzle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later and a device with the A12 Bionic chip or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later and a device with the A12 Bionic chip or later.
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 16e
• iPhone 17 Pro
• iPhone 17 Pro Max
• iPhone 17
• iPhone Air
• iPhone 17e - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium $3.99
- Copyright
- © Mono Division (2026)

