Snake — Classic Browser Game

Play the classic Snake game in your browser. Eat food, grow longer, avoid walls and yourself. High score saved locally. Arrow keys or swipe to play.

Runs 100% in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Score
0
Best
0
Speed
1

Press an arrow key or tap the grid to start

Arrow keys / WASD to move · Space or P to pause · Swipe on mobile

How to use

  1. 1
    Start the game

    Press any arrow key or the Start button to begin.

  2. 2
    Eat food

    Guide the snake to eat the red food dots. Each one grows the snake and adds to your score.

  3. 3
    Avoid collisions

    Don't hit the walls or your own tail — that ends the game.

  4. 4
    Beat your high score

    The snake speeds up every 5 food items. Your best score is saved between sessions.

Frequently asked

How do I control the snake?

Use arrow keys or WASD on desktop. On mobile, swipe in any direction to turn.

Does the speed increase?

Yes. The snake speeds up every 5 food items eaten, making the game progressively harder.

Is my high score saved?

Yes, it's saved in your browser's localStorage and persists across sessions on the same device.

Can I pause the game?

Press Space or P to pause and resume.

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