.IO Games

What are .io games?

.io games are free multiplayer games that run in your browser and drop you straight into a live arena with players from around the world. The name comes from the .io web address used by the genre's first hits. The format is simple: one shared map, controls you learn in seconds, and a leaderboard showing who is on top right now. When you're knocked out, you respawn and go again.

.io is the biggest genre on Kiwi Games, and every game in it is free to play in your browser, with no download and no account.

Popular types of .io games

Snake and worm games

The classic .io formula: eat to grow longer, and trap rivals so they crash into you. Gulper io, WormsZone io and Little Big Snake play it straight, and Powerline.io turns you into a glowing neon line. More in snake games.

Territory games

Instead of eating, you claim ground. In Paper io 2 you draw loops to capture territory while other players try to cut your trail, and Hexanaut does the same on a 3D hex map. Territorial io and War Nations io take it into strategy, with troops and borders to manage.

Shooter and battle royale .io games

First-person shooters like Krunker, Deadshot and Kour.io load in seconds and put you in a match right away. Build Royale is a battle royale gunfight against other players, and arras.io is a top-down tank shooter where you upgrade your tank as you score.

Evolution and survival games

Start small and work your way up. EvoWorld io keeps you eating to survive and evolve, and in Taming io you tame pets to fight for you. Wanderers io has you grow a handful of people into a tribe.

Party and social games

Not every .io game is a fight. Skribbl io is an online drawing and guessing game, Clash of Trivia is a 10-round general knowledge battle, and LOLBeans.io is a multi-stage obstacle race against other players.

Tips for .io games

• Play it safe early. You're smallest and easiest to beat right after you spawn, so grow before you pick fights.
• Watch the leaderboard and the minimap. They show where the biggest players are, which is where the danger and the points are.
• Try something new each round. Rounds are short and respawning is instant, so it costs nothing to experiment.

.IO games FAQ

Are .io games free?

Yes. Every .io game on Kiwi Games is free to play in your browser, with no download and no account needed.

Do .io games need an internet connection?

Yes. Nearly all .io games are online multiplayer games, so you play live against other people and need to stay connected.

What are the most popular .io games?

Ships 3D, a naval battle game, and Territorial io are among the most played games on Kiwi Games. The live ranking of the most played .io games is below.