Paper io is a real-time, multiplayer online game developed by Voodoo, a French mobile game developer known for creating simple yet addictive games. The game combines elements of classic titles like Snake and Qix, challenging players to capture as much territory as possible by drawing closed loops on a blank canvas. The more territory you control, the higher your score climbs.

How to Play Paper io
Basic Mechanics
At its core, the gameplay of paper io revolves around expanding your color-filled territory by moving your avatar—a small square—across the map. Here’s how it works:

Movement: Use directional controls (arrow keys on desktop or swipe gestures on mobile) to guide your square.

Creating Territory: As you move outside your current territory, you leave a colored trail. To claim new land, you must return to your territory and enclose the trail in a closed loop.

Risk and Reward: If an opponent crosses your trail before you complete the loop, you’re eliminated. Likewise, you can eliminate others by cutting through their trails.

This simple loop of expansion and risk creates a thrilling push-and-pull dynamic, where every move counts.