How do you play Snake?

Use arrow keys or WASD to steer the snake. Eat the food to grow longer. Don't hit the walls or your own tail. The longer you get, the harder it is to avoid yourself.

Is this Snake game free?

Yes, completely free. No signup, no download. Play in your browser on desktop or mobile.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes! On mobile, on-screen direction buttons appear automatically for touch control. Swipe gestures are also supported.

Are high scores saved?

Yes, your best score for each difficulty level is saved locally in your browser.

Snake Game

Classic snake — eat, grow, survive. How long can you get?

Score

Best

🐍 Ready?

Press Space or click to start

Use ↑ ↓ ← → or WASD to move · Space to pause

Free Online Snake Game

Play the classic Snake game right in your browser — no download, no signup, completely free. Steer the snake to eat food and grow longer, but don't crash into the walls or your own tail! The longer you survive, the higher your score. Choose from three difficulty levels and try to beat your best score.

How to Play Snake

Move the snake — Use arrow keys (↑↓←→), WASD, or the on-screen buttons on mobile.
Eat the food — The red dot is food. Each piece makes your snake one segment longer.
Avoid walls — Hitting the border ends the game.
Avoid yourself — Don't let the snake's head touch its own body.
Pause — Press Space to pause and resume.
Score — Each food eaten = 10 points. Grow as long as you can!

Difficulty Levels

Easy — Slow speed, perfect for beginners and casual play.
Medium — Classic speed, the original Snake experience.
Hard — Fast speed, for expert players seeking a challenge.

Tips for a High Score

Stay near the center — More room to maneuver when the snake gets long.
Plan your turns — Think ahead, especially when long.
Use the edges — Travel along walls to buy thinking time.
Don't rush — On Easy/Medium, you have time to plan your route.
Avoid tight spaces — Never box yourself in with your own tail.

History of Snake

Snake is one of the most iconic video games ever made. It originated in the late 1970s as "Blockade" in arcades, but became a global phenomenon when Nokia included it on mobile phones in 1997. The simple yet addictive gameplay — eat, grow, don't crash — made it a perfect fit for early mobile devices. Today, Snake remains beloved by millions and has been reinvented countless times across every platform.

FAQ

Can I play Snake on my phone? — Yes! The game is fully mobile-optimized with touch controls.

Is my high score saved? — Yes, best scores are saved per difficulty in your browser's local storage.

Why does the snake speed up? — On Hard mode, the snake moves faster, making it more challenging as you grow.