Diep.io
| Diep.io | |
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| Publisher(s) | Miniclip (2016–2021; mobile) Addicting Games (2021–2024) VexxusArts (2024–Present) |
| Designer(s) | Matheus Valadares |
| Programmer(s) | Matheus Valadares  |
| Platform(s) | Browser iOS Android |
| Release | Browser 16 April 2016 iOS 8 July 2016 Android 7 July 2016 |
| Genre(s) | Shooter game |
| Mode(s) | Multi-player |
Diep.io is a multiplayer browser game created by Matheus Valadares in 2016.
In this simple browser game, players control tanks and shoot geometric shapes such as squares, triangles, and pentagons and other tanks to earn XP, level up, and upgrade their stats. The game became popular on the internet, especially on YouTube, and attracted thousands of players every day. A company from Switzerland called Miniclip made a mobile version of the game.
Core mechanics
[change | change source]Within the game there are stats. Every time you level up after gaining a certain score (before level 27 that is) you gain one skill point. Past level 27 you can only gain stat points every two levels (29, 31, 33, etc.). The level cap is 45. A certain arrangement of stats is known as a build. There are many types of builds such as glass cannon, dragon (also known as sea serpent), 0 BS, and rammer. At levels 15, 30, and 45, you have the ability to "upgrade" to a higher tank. In a 2026 update, and in-game currency called "shinies" where added. Shinies can be used to buy skins for your tank[1]
Popularization
[change | change source]Diep.io exploded in popularity in the summer of 2016 and the following years, making it become one of the most discussed .io games. Big youtubers such as Markiplier,[2] MasterOv, and Jacksepticeye made separate videos about it and helped it reach a wider audience. Diep.io has become so unanimously popular that it even has its own dedicated community and subreddit[3] where Diep enjoyers can talk about recent updates.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Changelog". Diep.io Wiki. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ Markiplier (2016-06-04), KING OF THE LEADERBOARD!! | Diep.io #2, retrieved 2026-09-25
- ↑ "Reddit". www.reddit.com. Retrieved 2026-09-25.