Unfold your ambition and prepare for a papercraft battle for survival. Paper Snake IO takes the classic, addictive snake formula and gives it a stunning, stylistic twist. You're not just a snake; you're a living, growing creation of folded paper, gliding across a vast multiplayer arena. The objective is brutally simple: consume glowing pellets to grow longer and cut off other players to eliminate them and claim their mass. This is pure competitive gameplay where every second counts. The core loop is perfect: play and earn coin for every match, then use your winnings to unlock incredible new papercraft skins and assert your dominance on the leaderboard.

The Origami Offensive Update: New Skins & Game Mode!

The art of war has just been folded into a new shape! We've just launched the Origami Offensive update, introducing a stunning new collection of "Origami Warrior" skins, including a majestic dragon, a cunning fox, and a mighty crane. But the real game-changer is the new "Crown Duel" mode. In this high-stakes variant, one player starts with the Crown and earns bonus points every second they hold it. Eliminating the Crown-bearer allows you to steal it, turning every match into a frantic, thrilling chase. This kind of competitive evolution is what defines the best action games today.

Instruction:

How to Dominate the Page

The controls are designed for fluid movement and instant action. Your goal is to become the longest snake in the arena.

• Control Direction: Your snake follows your mouse cursor.
• Boost Speed: Click and hold the left mouse button to get a burst of speed. Be careful, as this will slowly shrink your snake!
• Strategy: Trap other players so they run into your body. Avoid running into others head-on!

The Paper Trail: Your Questions, Answered

What is Paper Snake IO?

Paper Snake IO is a free-to-play, multiplayer arena game in the ".io" genre. Players from around the world all compete in real-time on the same map. The goal is to grow your snake by eating pellets and defeating other players, ultimately aiming to reach the number one spot on the leaderboard. Its unique papercraft art style sets it apart visually from other snake games.

What's the best strategy for a new player?

Don't be a hero right away. When you're small, focus on eating the non-player pellets to grow. Stay away from the chaotic center of the map where the giant snakes battle. A great strategy is to play as a "scavenger"—follow a large snake and wait for them to eliminate another player, then swoop in to safely collect the valuable remains. Mastering positioning is key in these kinds of multiplayer games.

Is this considered a type of Hero Rescue game?

In a sense, every single match is a Hero Rescue mission where you are both the hero and the one in need of rescue. Your snake is the "hero" you're trying to guide to victory, and you must constantly "rescue" it from the threats posed by hundreds of other players. Every sharp turn to avoid a collision, every clever trap you set—it's all part of a real-time, high-stakes rescue operation.

How do I unlock new skins?

Skins are unlocked through the "play and earn coin" system. Based on your performance in each match—how long you survived, how many players you eliminated, and your final rank—you'll be awarded coins. You can then visit the in-game shop to spend these coins on a wide variety of new papercraft designs to customize your snake.

I love the thrill of IO games! What else do you have?

If the fast-paced, competitive chaos of Paper Snake IO gets your adrenaline pumping, you've found your home. We've curated the very best in competitive, quick-session games. To find your next addiction, you need to check out what's currently dominating the leaderboards in our trending games category. The next great IO adventure is waiting for you there.

How to Dominate the Page

The controls are designed for fluid movement and instant action. Your goal is to become the longest snake in the arena.

• Control Direction: Your snake follows your mouse cursor.
• Boost Speed: Click and hold the left mouse button to get a burst of speed. Be careful, as this will slowly shrink your snake!
• Strategy: Trap other players so they run into your body. Avoid running into others head-on!

The Paper Trail: Your Questions, Answered

What is Paper Snake IO?

Paper Snake IO is a free-to-play, multiplayer arena game in the ".io" genre. Players from around the world all compete in real-time on the same map. The goal is to grow your snake by eating pellets and defeating other players, ultimately aiming to reach the number one spot on the leaderboard. Its unique papercraft art style sets it apart visually from other snake games.

What's the best strategy for a new player?

Don't be a hero right away. When you're small, focus on eating the non-player pellets to grow. Stay away from the chaotic center of the map where the giant snakes battle. A great strategy is to play as a "scavenger"—follow a large snake and wait for them to eliminate another player, then swoop in to safely collect the valuable remains. Mastering positioning is key in these kinds of multiplayer games.

Is this considered a type of Hero Rescue game?

In a sense, every single match is a Hero Rescue mission where you are both the hero and the one in need of rescue. Your snake is the "hero" you're trying to guide to victory, and you must constantly "rescue" it from the threats posed by hundreds of other players. Every sharp turn to avoid a collision, every clever trap you set—it's all part of a real-time, high-stakes rescue operation.

How do I unlock new skins?

Skins are unlocked through the "play and earn coin" system. Based on your performance in each match—how long you survived, how many players you eliminated, and your final rank—you'll be awarded coins. You can then visit the in-game shop to spend these coins on a wide variety of new papercraft designs to customize your snake.

I love the thrill of IO games! What else do you have?

If the fast-paced, competitive chaos of Paper Snake IO gets your adrenaline pumping, you've found your home. We've curated the very best in competitive, quick-session games. To find your next addiction, you need to check out what's currently dominating the leaderboards in our trending games category. The next great IO adventure is waiting for you there.