The story behind the world’s first documented pasta-footwear platformer.
Ravioli Shoes began as a lighthearted creative experiment. Originally, the idea was nothing more than a joke—could a ravioli wear shoes? And if it could, what would it do? Instead of searching for deep meaning, the project embraced silliness and turned into a small HTML game built using the canvas API. The goal was to create something simple, funny, and instantly playable.
The design of the game intentionally avoids overcomplexity. In a world where games often demand heavy downloads, lengthy tutorials, and complex controls, Ravioli Shoes takes a refreshingly minimalist approach. It loads instantly, runs in your browser, and challenges you within seconds. The humor and absurdity are core to its charm, but the underlying platforming mechanics are surprisingly polished and satisfying.
Ravioli Shoes is built using pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The game uses the HTML5 canvas for rendering movement, collisions, animations, and scoring. This lightweight technology stack ensures the game can run smoothly on desktops, lapto