How to play
Vortex.io is a competitive .io game where you steer a vortex around an arena and swallow everything in your path. Objects, vehicles and other players can all be absorbed, and each one you take in makes your vortex bigger. Size is the whole point: a larger vortex is more powerful in the arena, so the goal is to keep growing and become the biggest vortex around.
The developer describes the pace as fast and the controls as smooth, with gameplay that asks you to keep moving and keep swallowing. You start small and build up by absorbing what you find, so early progress comes from taking in whatever is nearby and staying on the move. Other players are doing the same thing at the same time, which is what makes the arena competitive.
Controls explained
Use the mouse to move, or steer with the arrow keys or WASD. All three control the direction your vortex travels.
Pick whichever input feels natural. Mouse movement gives you direct steering, while the keys let you hold a direction. Keep your vortex moving toward things you can swallow.
Tips
- Swallow objects and vehicles to grow before you go after other players.
- Keep moving so you can reach items and stay clear of trouble.
- Use the mouse or the keys, whichever gives you steadier direction.
- Watch other vortices as you grow, since the arena is competitive.
- Absorb whatever is in your path; every item adds to your size.
FAQ
What do I do in Vortex.io? You control a vortex and swallow objects, vehicles and other players. Absorbing items increases your size and makes you more powerful in the arena.
What are the controls? You can use the mouse to move, or the arrow keys or WASD to control direction. All of them steer your vortex.
Is it free to play? Yes. Vortex.io runs free in your browser, so you can play without downloading anything.
