snek - a free 90s-style Snake highscore game

snek is a free, browser-based version of the classic Snake game, styled after a 90s CRT terminal. No login and nothing to download, just open this page and play. Your highscore is remembered in this browser only, so every visit starts a fresh chase for the top score.

How to Play

• Press Start (or tap the screen on mobile) to begin.
• Steer with the arrow keys or WASD.
• Eat the orange food to grow the snake and increase your score.
• Avoid hitting the walls or the snake's own tail - one hit ends the run.
• The snake speeds up as your score climbs, making later food harder to reach.
• Press Space or Enter to pause and resume.
• On mobile, swipe in the direction you want to move.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play snek?

Press start, then steer the snake with the arrow keys or WASD. Eat the orange food to grow and score points, and avoid hitting the walls or your own tail.

What are the controls for snek?

Arrow keys or WASD to move, Space or Enter to pause and resume. On mobile, swipe in the direction you want the snake to go.

Is snek free to play?

Yes, snek is completely free, with no account, login, or app download required.

Does snek save my highscore?

Your highscore is saved only in your current browser via localStorage, so it will not sync across devices or survive clearing your browser data.