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Google Snake, our illustrationBERTH 09

Arcade classic · 2019

Google Snake

Search for 'play snake' and Google opens a polished version of the old phone classic, with extra modes and maps.

4.5/5 · Lighthouse

Play on the official site ↗

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Made byGoogle
Round lengthRounds last 1 to 5 minutes.
Stop atAt the end of any round.
CostsFree.
AdvertsNone
AccountNone
Other playersNone
Our age6+ · No violence.
Plays inWeb browser (computer), Web browser (phone or tablet)

What you do

Steer a snake to eat apples, growing longer, without hitting the walls or yourself.

Who it suits

Anyone who remembers Snake on an old phone, and children meeting it for the first time.

01

First round

Arrow keys or swipes, one apple at a time. It is instantly familiar.

02

Modes and maps

Settings add portals, walls, multiple apples and different speeds. It keeps it fresh.

03

When to stop

Rounds are short; agree a number and stop.

Bright lights

  • Clean and quick
  • No adverts
  • Lots of modes

Choppy water

  • Simple
  • Hidden in search results

The score

Play4.3
Pixels4.4
Polish4.6
Fair to you4.8

Overall 4.5 out of 5 · how we score

Verdict

The phone classic, polished and free. A perfect two-minute break.

Played on a computer and a phone. Checked against the official site on 26 October 2026.