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Snake '97: retro phone classic

Snake '97: retro phone classic

Play Snake like it's 1997!

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 22, 2011
  • February 26, 2026

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dsd 164
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Relive the classic mobile gaming experience with this faithful remake of the original Snake game. Enjoy nostalgic dot-matrix graphics, monotone sound effects, and challenging gameplay. Choose from multiple game modes and difficulty levels for hours of retro fun.

✓Old school controls
✓Dot-matrix display
✓Original monotone sounds
✓Multiple difficulty levels
✓Snake 1 and Snake 2 modes
✓Classic game modes
✓Bonus creatures and wall-passing
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Snake '97. Based on 3.9K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🎮Nostalgic gameplay
  • 👍Authentic retro experience
  • 🎨Customizable phone skins
  • ⏱️Adjustable game speed
  • 💰Free to play

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔍Unclear controls and button mapping
  • 💤Lack of pause functionality
  • 📺Intrusive ads
  • 🔌No offline mode
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What's New in Snake '97

7.4

February 26, 2026

Game over got a whole lot more interesting! Every game now tracks your stats: duration, course corrections, near deaths, distance traveled, and snake length. A new Stats screen lets you dig into your all-time records, personal bests per phone model, recent games, and 27 challenges to unlock across 7 categories. All measurements use real-world units: your Snake's length in centimeters/inch, distance in meters/feet.

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User reviews

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Wow! Amazing!

This brings back memories of when I was a child and used to play this game. It’s so fun I love it. It’s so simple and the best part is there’s no online trolls who say racist things to me. Not that I’m black or anything but sometimes people call me the N word.
BIGRZKBIGRZK

Pretty fun replaying this game

Fun game if you played this 20+ years ago it’s the same nostalgic
ray5&meray5&me

Simple, sweet, and nostalgic

Out of nowhere, I got this sudden midnight craving to play the old-school Snake on a button phone. I found this app, and honestly, it’s so heartwarming that you guys actually recreated that exact vibe! Just wanted to leave a review to support you—this is incredibly cool. Thank you!
natyurashnatyurash

Stunning

S T U N N I N G !!!
GenDemoGenDemo

Fun but too many ads

Really like this game, and scratches the itch to return to the snake games from my youth, but too many ads between games means I will probably abandon this at some point
~SC14~SC14
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Screen resizing issues

Bug

Unresponsive controls

Bug

Inconsistent scoring behavior

Bug

Accidental menu access during gameplay

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add haptic feedback for button presses

Feature

Implement a pause button

Feature

Provide an ad-free paid version

Feature

Optimize for larger screen sizes

Feature

Add more phone skin options

Feature

FAQ

What is Snake '97?

Snake '97 is a faithful remake of the classic Snake mobile game from 1997. It aims to replicate the original experience with its dot-matrix display, monotone sounds, and addictive gameplay. You can play as you did decades ago, enjoying the simple yet challenging nature of the game.

What are the key features of Snake '97?

The app features old-school controls, a dot-matrix display, and original monotone sound effects. It offers multiple difficulty levels, both Snake 1 and classic Snake 2 modes, and various classic game modes based on popular phone models. Additional features include bonus creatures and the ability to pass through walls in Snake 2.

Is Snake '97 free to play?

Yes, Snake '97 is free to download and play. The application does include advertisements to support its development. There are no in-app purchases mentioned in the provided data.

What devices is Snake '97 compatible with?

The app is designed for modern smartphones and tablets, allowing you to play Snake as if it were 1997. While the description doesn't specify exact operating system versions, it is available for current mobile platforms.

What are the different game modes available?

Snake '97 offers a variety of game modes, including Snake 1 and classic Snake 2. It also includes 7 classic game modes inspired by popular phone models like the 5110, 3210, 8210, 8850, 3310, 3410, and 7110 (with Snake 2). Additionally, there are 9 original and 3 extra difficulty levels to choose from.