Hi HN,<p>I built a lightweight, ad-free version of Paper.io that runs directly in the browser:
<a href="https://paperio.im/" rel="nofollow">https://paperio.im/</a><p>No login, no downloads, no interruptions — just click and play.
It's built for performance and simplicity, with real-time smooth canvas rendering and basic AI logic to simulate other players. Fully responsive and works well on both desktop and mobile.<p>Tech Stack:<p>Pure JS + Canvas (no heavy frameworks)<p>Local game logic, no backend required<p>Lightweight grid-based collision detection + greedy pathfinding for bots<p>Why I built this:
I’ve always enjoyed quick-play browser games, but most versions of Paper.io online are either filled with ads, laggy, or cluttered with unnecessary UI. So I decided to build my own streamlined version for fun.<p>What’s next:<p>Adding real-time multiplayer (WebSockets)<p>Leaderboard system<p>Custom color/skin options<p>Maybe open-source it if there’s enough interest<p>I’d love feedback from the community — on performance, game mechanics, or just general ideas. Let me know what you’d like to see next!