Hole.io is the ultimate digital 'junk food'—it's fast, incredibly satisfying, and impossible to put down once you start. The premise is as simple as it gets: you control a black hole in a crowded city and your goal is to swallow everything in sight. Starting as a tiny divot in the pavement, you gobble up pedestrians and manhole covers until you're large enough to inhale cars, then houses, and eventually entire skyscrapers. There is a primal joy in watching a bustling metropolis get systematically erased from the map by your own hand.
The competitive aspect is what keeps it fresh. You aren't just eating for fun; you're racing against other players to become the biggest hole before the timer runs out. There’s a strategic layer too—do you go for the high-density pedestrian areas early on, or do you try to hunt down other players to eliminate the competition? While the physics can sometimes be a bit wonky and the ads are definitely frequent in the free version, the core gameplay loop is pure dopamine. It’s the perfect game for a quick five-minute break or a long commute where you just want to turn your brain off and consume everything.
Hole.io is the ultimate 'junk food' game. It’s satisfying for about two minutes because seeing a skyscraper fall into your hole is inherently amusing. But don't be fooled by the 'online' branding—most of the time you're just playing against brain-dead bots designed to make you feel like a pro. It’s a classic Voodoo tactic to keep you in the loop.
The performance can get quite chuggy when the physics start to calculate multiple falling buildings at once, even on high-end hardware. And the ads... good grief, the ads. They're everywhere. It’s a shame because the core mechanic is actually a clever use of physics-based play. It’s a great way to waste five minutes while waiting for the kettle to boil, but calling it a 'competitive multiplayer' game is a massive stretch.
Performance: Frame rate drops are common during heavy physics events.
Buy if: You want a simple physics game to play in very short intervals.
Skip if: You want actual competitive play or an ad-free experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.44.10Fri Jun 05 2026
The hole keeps growing, and so does the experience.
• NEW LOOK, SAME HUNGER - A redesigned in-game screen built for clarity, so nothing stands between you and your next meal.
• MAP PROGRESS - Updated visuals and tutorials make tracking your path through each map smoother than ever.
• EVERY SCREEN, PERFECTLY FITTED - UI improvements across all devices for a seamless experience wherever you play.
Swallow it all. Update now!
The most addictive black hole game!
Can you move the black hole to swallow the buildings into the hole like an attacking hole master? The clock is ticking, tik tok, tik tok, will you succeed to swallow?
Enter the arena and face the other black holes in a fierce battle. Eat everything in sight with your black hole and expand it to eat more! Choose your favorite black hole skin and go like a hoard master. Show them who is the biggest black hole in town! Play Hole.io now!
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Welcome to Hole.io, the wildly satisfying eat-the-world game played by millions! Drop into busy New York, a creaky pirate cove, or a glowing sci-fi metropolis - and swallow it whole. Cars, lampposts, hot dogs and even giant skyscrapers!
Whether you've got five minutes while watching your favorite show or an hour to unwind before bed, just tap, glide, and watch the city crumble into a black hole. No pressure, no stress - just the pure, oddly relaxing joy of eating everything in sight.
EAT EVERYTHING
Start tiny, barely big enough to swallow a trash can. Grow huge, big enough to gulp down skyscrapers in one bite. The bigger you get, the louder the crunch. Pure satisfaction.
THE PERFECT BREAK
Easy to learn, instantly satisfying. Play in short bursts: morning coffee, lunch break, evening unwind. A relaxing, oddly soothing game for casual players.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Wonderfully simple controls - just swipe and glide.
- Insanely satisfying gameplay - swallow, smash, and clear the map.
- Beautiful, vibrant 3D worlds packed with detail.
- Free to play, easy to love.
Ready to swallow the world? Download Hole.io now and find out why millions of players can't put it down. Time to feed the black hole.














Hole.io is a physics-based battle royale game where you control a circular void on a mission to consume a city. Starting small, you must strategically swallow objects to grow larger than your opponents. The game features various modes, including a timed classic mode and a 'Battle' mode where the last hole standing wins. With simple 'drag-to-move' controls and highly destructible environments, it offers a chaotic and addictive competitive experience.
Dynamic city environments
Fast-paced 2-minute rounds
Unlockable hole skins
Local and online multiplayer
Start by targeting small props like park benches, trash cans, and people. Once you reach size 2, move to cars. Avoid larger buildings until you have consumed enough smaller objects to expand your circumference.
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In the online mode, you can consume smaller players to take their points and increase your size instantly. Watch out for holes larger than you, as they can end your run in a second.
Yes, there is a local multiplayer and solo mode that can be played without an internet connection.