Snake
Snake is a 1997 mobile arcade game popularized by Nokia, which preloaded a version onto its widely sold mobile phones starting with the 6110. Its simple, addictive concept became one of the first true mobile gaming phenomena.
You steer a constantly moving line, eating dots to grow longer while avoiding running into the walls or your own ever-lengthening body, with the tension steadily rising as the snake fills more of the small screen and demands careful planning of every turn. Though the underlying concept predated Nokia by decades in arcades and on early computers, its inclusion on hugely popular handsets introduced casual gaming to hundreds of millions of phone owners worldwide, many of whom had never played a video game before.
Countless versions, sequels, and clones followed on virtually every platform, and Snake endures as an instantly recognizable icon of early mobile and casual gaming culture.
Play it today
Modern alternatives to Snake, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slither.io Indie | Free + in-app purchases | Not on Steam | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet |
| Snakebird Indie | € 9,75 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Mac |
Slither.io Indie
Free + in-app purchasesA free multiplayer take on Snake where players compete to grow the longest worm.
Slither.io runs on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Snakebird Indie
€ 9,75A clever indie puzzle game built around a snake-like creature and tricky physics.
Snakebird runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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