Enter the chaotic and colorful arena of Diep.io, a top-down multiplayer shooter that has captivated millions. You start as a simple tank with a basic cannon, but the journey is just beginning. Your primary goal is to survive and dominate by shooting geometric shapes to gain experience points. As you level up, you unlock powerful upgrade points to enhance your tank’s stats like bullet damage, penetration, reload speed, movement, and health. The real challenge comes from other players. You must outmaneuver and outgun rival tanks in intense Player versus Player combat. The game features a vast selection of specialized tank classes, branching from basic types into unique forms like the rapid-firing Machine Gun, the area-controlling Overseer with drones, or the devastating Destroyer. Every match is a fresh test of strategy, reflexes, and adaptation in a persistent world where only the strongest tanks prevail.
Use your mouse to aim your tank’s cannon and click the left mouse button to fire bullets at shapes and enemy players.
Move your tank around the map using the W, A, S, and D keys to collect experience orbs and avoid enemy fire.
Press the K key to level up and spend points to upgrade your tank’s stats or evolve into a more powerful class.
In the early levels, focus on farming the small pentagons and triangles. They give good experience and are safer than engaging other tanks immediately.
Do not neglect your movement speed and health regeneration upgrades. Survivability is key to reaching the higher levels.
Learn the strengths of your chosen tank class. A Sniper should keep its distance, while a Twin Flank can be more aggressive.
Use the environment to your advantage. The large, indestructible squares can provide cover from enemy bullets.
Be aware of your minimap. It shows the location of all players and can help you avoid ganks or find easy targets.
For players new to Diep.io, starting with a balanced build is often better than specializing too early.
The upgrade system is brilliant. Figuring out the perfect build for each tank class is so satisfying. Diep.io has endless replay value.
Best .io game out there. The PvP is intense and the skill ceiling is very high. You can always improve your tactics.
Love the different tank types, especially the drone controllers. The game can be punishing for new players, but it is worth learning.
More strategic than it looks. Choosing when to fight, when to farm shapes, and how to spec your tank is a real challenge. Fantastic game.
The screen gets absolutely chaotic with bullets during big fights. It is a blast. I just wish there were a few more maps.
I have been playing for years and I still come back. No two matches are the same because of the different player strategies.
Mastering the Destroyer class and landing those huge one-shot kills is the most rewarding feeling in any online game.
Great for quick gaming sessions. You can jump in, have a few intense battles, and jump out. The progression feels meaningful.
The fastest way to level up is by destroying the larger shapes, like the pentagons and the alpha pentagons. They yield significant experience. However, be cautious as other players will often contest these areas.
Upon reaching level 45, you become an Arena Closer for a short time. Your tank becomes immensely powerful, and your goal is to eliminate all other players on the server to close the arena and end the match.
While there is no formal party system, you and your friends can join the same server by selecting it from the server list at the same time. You can then team up informally in the game.
There is no single "best" class. It depends on your playstyle. The Overlord is excellent for controlling space with drones, the Fighter is great for hit-and-run tactics, and the Sprayer has incredible close-range damage. Experiment to find your favorite.
Each time you level up, you gain one skill point. You can invest these points into seven stats: Health Regeneration, Max Health, Body Damage, Bullet Speed, Bullet Penetration, Bullet Damage, and Reload. At levels 15, 30, and 45, you can also choose to evolve your tank into a more advanced class.
Lag is often due to a high number of players and bullets on the screen. Try connecting to a server region that is geographically closer to you for a better connection. Closing other browser tabs may also help.
Yes, the game features several modes. Team Deathmatch splits players into two teams, while Domination involves capturing and holding zones. Survival is a free-for-all mode, and Maze adds walls to the map for more tactical play.
No, there is no way to reset your skill points within a match. Your choices are permanent for that life. If you are eliminated, you will respawn as a level 1 tank and can choose a new build path.
Those are "crashers" from the Arena Guardian boss. They are hostile and will chase nearby players. They can be destroyed for a large amount of experience, but they deal significant damage.
No, you do not need an account. You can start playing immediately by entering a nickname. Your progress and statistics are saved locally for that browser session.