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Paper io 2

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Developer VOODOO

Conquer territory solo or beat your friends in multiplayer mode with up to 4 players! From the Steam store page

35 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 31, 2026 · last updated Oct 31, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

73
Fresh

24 positive · 9 negative
95% range 56–85%

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Steam reviews2490
Bluesky *002

* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).

Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
32 of 44 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

69% recommend · 24 yes, 11 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 35 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (90 of 111 positive).

Players find Paper.io 2 a fun, simple territory-capture game that works well for short sessions. [1][2] Some reviewers enjoy the power-ups and upgrades, but others say they ruin balance. [3][4][5] Several players criticize the lack of online multiplayer and limited resolution options. [6][7][8]

Liked
  • Fun for short, casual play sessions. [1][9][10]
  • Good single-player adaptation of the mobile game. [2][11]
  • Easy to pick up and play. [12]
  • Works well with friends in local co-op. [1][13]
Disliked
  • Power-ups are overpowered and ruin balance. [4][5][8]
  • No online multiplayer, only bots. [7][5][8]
  • Does not support resolutions above 1080p. [6][7]
  • Gets boring after a short time. [3][10][14]
Representative posts
  • [4]Steam user Steam user …6416Steam review · Dec 12, 2024 · Not recommended

    This could have been a fun local multiplayer game, but the stupidly designed power ups make the game unplayable. One power up makes you invincible and extremely fast for up to 21 seconds, another one makes you invincible and kills anyone who touches you or your area, again for up to 21 seconds. It's ridiculous. You are the first one to pick up a power up, you win. Simple as that. Nothing else matters. And worst of …

  • [6]Steam user Steam user …9243Steam review · Jul 24, 2026 · Not recommended

    Paper.io 2 was originally released for mobile phones and on the web in 2019 as a free-to-play game. Few months back we received a pc port here on Steam for 4.99 euros + paid DLCs. I played Paper.io 2 when it originally released on my phone and as a mobile game i liked it. And here's the problem. This is a mobile game which in most cases should not be released on computers. But still if it was a complete copy of the …

  • [2]Steam user Steam user …5395Steam review · Jan 11, 2025 · Recommended

    A pretty good single player version of the classic MP territory conquering game. The maps of countries aren't as detailed/accurate as I would like, but it was kinda nice to experience the nostalgia of playing paper.io again regardless. It has kind of a rogue-lite structure to it as well, where you can buy permanent upgrades that help you in future rounds.

  • [10]Steam user Steam user …2479Steam review · May 15, 2025 · Recommended

    a fun enough little game reminiscent of some mobile apps and .io sites. the upgrading of powerups is interesting but once you get to a certain point you can clear some maps in seconds. its a game to be played for an hour when you're bored and have nothing better to do.

  • [1]Steam user Steam user …3416Steam review · May 24, 2024 · Recommended

    So far it's fun playing solo. Purchased this with the 20 for 20 bundle, it seems a fair price and some of the games support local co-op. I think these simple games will make for decent party games. Will update once I play with friends or family.

Summarised from 28 of the 37 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 14, 2026. How summaries are made

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

69% of the 35 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Paper io 2. The complaint that keeps coming up: power-ups are overpowered and ruin balance. Deal-breaker or nitpick?

Reactions

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  • Steam user Steam user …6416Steam reviews · Dec 12, 2024 · 3 h played

    This could have been a fun local multiplayer game, but the stupidly designed power ups make the game unplayable. One power up makes you invincible and extremely fast for up to 21 seconds, another one makes you invincible and kills anyone who touches you or your area, again for up to 21 seconds. It's ridiculous. You are the first one to pick up a power up, you win. Simple as that. Nothing else matters. And worst of all there is not even an option to disable power ups. No, you have to play with…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8286Steam reviews · Feb 9, 2025

    The game is dead. All players are bots

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  • Steam user Steam user …9243Steam reviews · Jul 24, 2026 · 2 h played

    Paper.io 2 was originally released for mobile phones and on the web in 2019 as a free-to-play game. Few months back we received a pc port here on Steam for 4.99 euros + paid DLCs. I played Paper.io 2 when it originally released on my phone and as a mobile game i liked it. And here's the problem. This is a mobile game which in most cases should not be released on computers. But still if it was a complete copy of the mobile version i would give this a positive feedback, but it's not. This port…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2014Steam reviews · Jul 31, 2025

    what is crazy to me about this game is that it doesn't support above 1080p, and even though it pretends to be a massive multiplayer game like snake.io you can't do that.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9376Steam reviews · Jul 2, 2024 · 6 h played

    Needs a battle pass and micro transactions.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3416Steam reviews · May 24, 2024

    So far it's fun playing solo. Purchased this with the 20 for 20 bundle, it seems a fair price and some of the games support local co-op. I think these simple games will make for decent party games. Will update once I play with friends or family.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9150Steam reviews · Jun 28, 2025 · 2 h played

    Played this on the phone, I remember it being alright. This is a much better experience all around. There aren't any real players but maybe its designed that way?

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  • Steam user Steam user …5395Steam reviews · Jan 11, 2025 · 22 h played

    A pretty good single player version of the classic MP territory conquering game. The maps of countries aren't as detailed/accurate as I would like, but it was kinda nice to experience the nostalgia of playing paper.io again regardless. It has kind of a rogue-lite structure to it as well, where you can buy permanent upgrades that help you in future rounds.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …1529Steam reviews · Dec 13, 2024 · 4 h played

    why i buy this game? to complete all the achivhment's i like this game? no,is boring after 10 minute i racomend this game? no,guys do not buy this game,is litery trash

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  • Steam user Steam user …0457Steam reviews · May 15, 2026 · 14 h played

    its fun when you have fever powerup maxed out but then eventually it becomes boring, especially when trying to earn all achievements

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  • Steam user Steam user …3434Steam reviews · Mar 20, 2026 · 1 h played

    ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Perfect ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☑ Okay ☐ Bad ☐ Very stylized ☐ They're what they should be for what the game is ☐ MS Paint could make something better ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Fantastic ☐ Excellent ☐ Perfect ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Meh ☐ Bad, but playable ☐ Just go watch paint dry ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Amazing ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ Not to bad ☐ Alright ☐ Bad ☐ My ears are bleeding ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Babies ☑ Young kids ☑ Young…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0394Steam reviews · Mar 11, 2026 · 4 h played

    ITS SOOOO FUN!!!!!!!!

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  • Steam user Steam user …2293Steam reviews · Oct 30, 2025 · 2 h played

    5/10 bang average

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  • Steam user Steam user …4688Steam reviews · Aug 2, 2024 · 5 h played

    If you’re thinking about buying it, just buy it. If you’re not, then also buy it. This game is amazing.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1066Steam reviews · Jul 27, 2024 · 1 h played

    great brainrot for when im listening to a podcast

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  • DavidLyfter @davidlyfter.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2026

    Real Players League: the first player is in! Welcome kt 🎉 A ladder of real Paper io 2 players, ranked by weekly gain, not just the in-game top 250. Real player? Send your World league screenshot: linktr.ee/DavidLyfter #linktreeDavidLyfter #paperio2 #DavidLyfter

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  • DavidLyfter @davidlyfter.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2026

    Trap of the day in Paper io-2: the bonus game keeps pushing me into the chests. Looks like free loot - but every chest adds time before the next round. For a speedrun I skip them all. Grab or skip - what do you do? #paperio2 #DavidLyfter

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  • Steam user Steam user …0503Steam reviews · Oct 19, 2026 · 9 h played

    good good very good yes yes

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  • Steam user Steam user …3872Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 11 h played

    This game is really fun and you can even play with friends. I love the abilities and everything the game has to offer. However if you are playing and your game bugs, you might be screwed and get stuck on the loading screen for the rest of your time playing this game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3243Steam reviews · Jul 13, 2026 · 13 h played

    The balance is horrible. The godlike powerups are the main problem, followed by the extremely dumb and purposefully weak AI of the bots (yes, bots, there are no humans here). The game is fun for the first couple of hours, but it quickly snowballs into a god simulator, to a point of no fun at all. "Oh, you died? Here, have one of your free revives. Oh lord, you got a powerup?! Well now you pretty much instantly win. " It is clearly visible, that the game was purely made for a quick cash grab;…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1798Steam reviews · Feb 23, 2026 · 10 h played

    Paper.io 2 is the desktop adaptation of VOODOO’s widely recognized territory-capture arcade formula, published on Steam by QubicGames and Gamersky Games. Originally popularized on mobile and browser platforms, the game transitions its fast-paced, risk-heavy mechanics to PC with added features tailored for couch multiplayer and short competitive sessions. While the concept remains minimalistic, its simplicity is precisely what gives it enduring appeal: every match is built around tension,…

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  • Steam user Steam user …6479Steam reviews · Oct 18, 2025 · 6 h played

    mobile game, but i pay 0.99 cents for it with 0 ads

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  • Steam user Steam user …8490Steam reviews · Sep 16, 2025 · 1 h played

    One of the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ games I have ever played. To 100% you need to beat all the countries but you can only do like 6 or 7 before it ♥♥♥♥♥ itself. Also there is no online so its just bots and also the power ups are too OP.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2614Steam reviews · Jul 22, 2025 · 3 h played

    Honestly, I have spent way more time in this game in the last few days that I expected when I bought it. I'm determined to hit every achievement now. I love this game. I need paper.io, not an intervention. Who are you people. Get out of my house!

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  • Steam user Steam user …1395Steam reviews · Jul 15, 2025 · 1 h played

    This, you want to know about it? It's harder than when I see men. This game is the reason why I had a coma for the past dinoyears. I have suffered, cried, and got jumped and booty raped in the back of a school bus because of the difficulty of this game. If you enjoy having a 10 foot poll getting shoved in you, buy this game. If you enjoy having Herobrine appear in real life, buy this game. I promise, you'll regret every second of it. Truly, a difficult game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4669Steam reviews · Jun 17, 2025

    Best Port of Mobile Gaming to PC

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  • Steam user Steam user …2479Steam reviews · May 15, 2025 · 4 h played

    a fun enough little game reminiscent of some mobile apps and .io sites. the upgrading of powerups is interesting but once you get to a certain point you can clear some maps in seconds. its a game to be played for an hour when you're bored and have nothing better to do.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1758Steam reviews · May 9, 2025 · 1 h played

    Got this in a bundle, fun, challenging and a little annoying all in one lol. Not sure why it's not verified for deck as I have had no issues with it. Gameplay, Controls, graphic, sound all seem perfect to me. Easy to pick up and play,

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  • Steam user Steam user …8896Steam reviews · Mar 21, 2025 · 1 h played

    I like the simulation this gives my brain.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0833Steam reviews · Mar 1, 2025

    should be Deck Verified or at least Playable (currently Unsupported)

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  • Steam user Steam user …2936Steam reviews · Jan 9, 2025 · 1 h played

    8/10 good graphics 5/10 gameplay either you spawned in good position and be aware you will rage a lot in this game

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  • Steam user Steam user …2587Steam reviews · Jan 6, 2025

    https://youtu.be/Rmy-mhK2U1w Simplistic goals and controls limit the long term enjoyment for this 2D territory capture game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1680Steam reviews · Dec 3, 2024 · 30 h played

    it is the most simple but fun game ever five stars

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  • Steam user Steam user …9371Steam reviews · Oct 27, 2024 · 9 h played

    i love that paper io 2 always has you on the edge of your seat especialy when you get a fever frenzy

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  • Steam user Steam user …6306Steam reviews · Oct 17, 2024

    In school gaming ️‍🔥

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