Load Bearing
Roguelite falling block game
About
A roguelite puzzle game where players manage falling blocks to clear rows and build structures. Customize your piece deck, face challenging foremen, and compete in head-to-head matches. Unlock perks to alter gameplay and build your city skyline.
What's New in Load Bearing
1.1.0
November 6, 2026
THE POWER PIECES PATCH The awkward six- and seven-cell pieces get powers that fit their names. Unlock POWER PIECES: SIXES and SEVENS in the Trade, switch them on for a run, and SLAM: the Anvil crushes the stack under it and turns to iron, the Scarp clears up to four rows where it sits beside a block, the Plunger blasts a hole three wide, the Watchtower shows you one more piece ahead, and eleven more. Powers help, so they cost score. Playing for a high score? Leave them off. STREAMER MODE Stream on Twitch and let chat play. Chat Votes lets your viewers meddle with your run; Streamer vs Chat puts you head to head against the crowd, voting from Twitch chat or from the app. FOR NEW BUILDERS Every lesson now has a PLAY A RUN button, and finishing a lesson leads straight to a real run. Your best score for each Building Code is kept and shown when a run ends, with the lesson that fits how you lost. Practice shows your last and best score. How to Play has a new SCORE page: how points are earned. RAISE THE COLUMNS The marks now start on top of the debris, so building every column finishes the job with no lines to clear. Columns stand up to 16 high, and the cells still missing flash now and then.
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Events
Slam an Anvil. Blast a Plunger. 15 new powers.
Nov 6, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026
FAQ
What is Load Bearing?
Load Bearing is a falling-block roguelite game where players strategically place pieces to clear rows and build structures. It features deck-building mechanics, challenging levels, and competitive multiplayer modes.
How does Load Bearing handle ads?
Load Bearing is ad-free. The game explicitly states 'No ads. No in-app purchases. Buy it once, it's yours.'
What devices does Load Bearing support?
Load Bearing is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is specifically optimized for iPhone Duo, offering a unique split-screen experience when the device is half-folded.
What is the pricing for Load Bearing?
Load Bearing is a paid application, priced at $5.00. The game emphasizes a 'buy it once' model with no additional in-app purchases.
How often is Load Bearing updated?
The latest version of Load Bearing is 1.1.0, last updated on November 6, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule for the game.
What is the age rating for Load Bearing?
Load Bearing has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it is suitable for children aged 9 and older, with content generally considered appropriate for this age group.
Does Load Bearing offer offline play?
The description for Load Bearing does not explicitly mention offline play. However, its focus on single-player runs and competitive multiplayer suggests that an internet connection may be required for certain features.
What makes Load Bearing's gameplay unique?
Load Bearing's unique gameplay comes from its roguelite structure, where each run is a ten-floor building with different jobs. The ability to build your own deck of pieces, including custom designs, and the strategic use of 'Collapse' charges to clear rows set it apart.