Tension Head
Robert Lothian Games iPhoneiPad
Tension Head is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Robert Lothian. Rated 4.7/5 from 3 ratings. Requires iOS 14.0. Updated July 13, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 3 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 107 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 13
- 2026 · v1.1.1
Screenshots
About Tension Head
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.
What’s new
Version 1.1.1 · Updated July 13, 2026
Fixes to Score Attack
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App privacy
The developer, Robert Lothian, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
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