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Snake

Steer a growing snake, collect food, and survive as the speed climbs.

Genre
Arcade
Difficulty
Easy
Play time
2-6 minutes
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What is Snake?

Snake is a free browser game in the arcade genre on Browser Game Lab. It loads directly on the page, works on desktop and mobile browsers, and pairs the playable game with controls, tips, FAQs, related games, and score context.

Best for
Arcade
Difficulty
Easy
Session length
2-6 minutes
Scoring
Higher score ranks better on the leaderboard.

How to play

Learn the objective before jumping into a new run.

  • Choose Classic, Fast, or Wrap Walls, then guide the snake to the food without hitting yourself.
  • Each food increases your score and makes the snake longer.
  • The game gradually speeds up as your score climbs.

Controls

Keyboard and mobile instructions for this game.

  • Keyboard: use arrow keys or WASD to steer.
  • Mobile: tap the on-screen direction buttons.
  • Press Start or Restart to begin a new run; use Pause or Space to pause and continue.

Tips

Small habits that can improve your score.

  • Leave escape routes instead of filling the center too early.
  • Use wide turns when the snake is long.
  • On mobile, tap the direction buttons before you reach a wall; the next turn queues instantly.

FAQ

Quick answers for common questions.

Does Snake work without a keyboard?

Yes. Mobile direction buttons are included below the canvas.

What counts as game over?

The run ends when the snake hits a wall or collides with itself.

How is the leaderboard ranked?

Snake uses higher-is-better scoring based on food collected.

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