Snake Game
Classic snake game for quick breaks
Move with arrow keys or WASD · Space to pause · Swipe on touch
Play the classic Snake game online
Play the classic Snake game right in your browser. Arrow keys, WASD, and touch swipes are all supported, with rising speed levels and a high score that persists between sessions.
Features
- Classic Snake on a 20×20 grid, runs entirely in your browser
- Keyboard controls: arrow keys or WASD; Space to pause and resume
- Touch controls: swipe up/down/left/right on the board
- Speed increases as your score grows — every 50 points raises the level
- High score persists locally in your browser
How to use
- Press Start (or hit Space) to begin the round.
- Steer the snake with the arrow keys, WASD, or swipe gestures on mobile.
- Eat the red food to grow and earn points; every 50 points the snake speeds up.
- Walls wrap around — exit one edge and reappear on the opposite. Only hitting your own tail ends the game.
- When the round ends, press Play Again to retry and beat your high score.
Tips & Best Practices
- Plan your turns ahead — you cannot reverse directly into your own neck.
- Use Space to pause when you need a breather; your progress is preserved.
- Speed ramps every 50 points, so aim for steady scoring before going aggressive.
- On mobile, short swipes are faster and more accurate than long ones.
- Your high score is saved per browser; clearing site data will reset it.
FAQ
How do I control the snake?
Use the arrow keys or WASD on desktop, and swipe on the board on touch devices. Press Space to pause and resume.
Is this game free to use?
Yes, the snake game is completely free and requires no registration.
Is my score data safe and private?
Yes. The game runs entirely in your browser and your high score is stored locally on your device — nothing is sent to any server.
Does the game work offline?
Once the page is loaded the game runs fully client-side, so it continues to work without an internet connection.
Which browsers are supported?
Any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera — on desktop or mobile.