What is Paper.io 2?

Paper.io 2 is a free .io game with casual, relaxing and arcade elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Conquer as much territory as possible and beat the competition.

How to play Paper.io 2

  1. Press "Play now" on the game screen. Paper.io 2 loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
  2. Use your mouse to move around and cover the map with your color, you can also use the arrow keys on your keyboard or the WASD keys Drag over the other players' white space and paint, then create a connection with your own color to claim that area.
  3. When you move outside your color, your tail is exposed to attack.
  4. This means that other players can run into you and eliminate you.
  5. You'll be constantly battling with other players, whether it's to reclaim your territory or take theirs.
  6. Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.

Game details

Category.io
TagsCasual, relaxing, arcade
ControlsMouse, Arrow keys, WASD keys, Space bar
ScreenPortrait (800 × 1600)
PriceFree
Download or sign-upNot needed
Distributed byGameDistribution
Added to Gameziko30 September 2026

Description from the developer

Conquer as much territory as possible and beat the competition. A smooth drawing experience! Use your paper block to steal the area from your online opponents in this game. Capture as much space as possible and try to get the highest score in the lobby. If you move outside your own color, your tail becomes exposed. You will be eliminated when someone manages to catch your tail. So you need to take risks to expand your colored area.

Paper.io 2: frequently asked questions

Is Paper.io 2 free to play?

Yes. Paper.io 2 is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.

What are the controls in Paper.io 2?

The developer's instructions for Paper.io 2 say: "Use your mouse to move around and cover the map with your color, you can also use the arrow keys on your keyboard or the WASD keys Drag over the other players' white space and paint, then create a connection with your own color to claim that area. When you move outside your color, your tail is…"

Can I play Paper.io 2 on a phone or tablet?

Paper.io 2 is an HTML5 game, so it opens in modern mobile browsers as well as on a computer. Its controls were designed mainly for a mouse, so a computer usually gives the smoothest experience.

What games are similar to Paper.io 2?

If you like Paper.io 2, try Sumo.io, Online Cats Multiplayer Park and 2048 Snake.io. They are .io games with similar themes, and you can find more in the .io category on Gameziko.

Good to know

Paper.io 2 is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.