Snake is a grid-based arcade game where you steer a constantly moving line around a bordered board, eating food to grow longer while avoiding the walls and your own tail. Popularized on late-1990s mobile phones, this free browser version keeps the original's simple rule set: one wrong turn ends the run, so every move counts.
Snake game board
Desktop: arrow keys or WASD. Mobile: swipe in any direction on the board.
How to Play
- Press any arrow key, W/A/S/D, or swipe on the board to start moving.
- Steer the snake onto the small dot to eat it and grow one segment longer.
- Avoid running into the walls or into the snake's own tail.
- Each piece of food adds to your score and speeds the snake up slightly.
- Keep going until you beat your saved high score.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a higher score in Snake?
Plan a few moves ahead instead of reacting at the last second, stick close to the edges of the grid to preserve open space, and avoid boxing yourself into corners as the snake gets longer. Since the game speeds up as you grow, staying calm under a faster pace is what separates high scores from short runs.
Is this Snake game free to play?
Yes, this Snake game is completely free to play in your browser. There's nothing to download, no account to create, and no in-game purchases.
Can I play Snake on my phone or tablet?
Yes. On a touchscreen, swipe up, down, left, or right on the game board to change direction. The game is fully playable on mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.
Does the game save my high score?
Yes. Your best score is saved locally in your browser using localStorage, so it stays there the next time you visit, unless your browser data is cleared.
What are the controls for Snake?
On a keyboard, use the arrow keys or W, A, S, D. On a touchscreen, swipe in the direction you want the snake to move.