Snake

The classic Snake. Eat the food to grow longer — but don’t bite your own tail. A light, quick arcade game. No sign-up.

How to control it: Arrow keys, or swipe on a touchscreen.

How to play Snake

Snake is a livelier arcade game than our calm puzzles — a little faster, with a bit more hurry. There is still no sign-up and no pop-ups. If you prefer a relaxed, untimed game, try Cat Sudoku, Sudoku, or Mahjong.

Common questions

How do I steer the snake?

Use the four arrow keys on a computer, or swipe in the direction you want to go on a touchscreen.

Is it timed?

There is no clock — the only challenge is not bumping into your own tail as you grow.

About this version

This is a self-hosted, open-source version of Snake (source), used under its MIT licence and hosted here so it loads fast and shows no third-party adverts inside the game. Browse all of our free games.