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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
May 22, 2011
Updated
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 about Snake '97

Reviews of Snake '97 are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.7/5 from 4K App Store ratings. What users like most: nostalgic gameplay, authentic retro experience. Top complaints: occasional glitches and bugs, unclear controls and button mapping. Summarized from real user reviews.

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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Retro bliss

Takes me back to the good ol days. Simple, yet satisfying. A good time waster and helps to stim when waiting around. Classic Nokia skins to choose from and different obstacles.
Cchrispybacon3

Oyun hızı artırmana rağmen hız artırmıyor. Hata var!!

Muazzam oyun arayüz lütfen şu oyunun hız ayarını yapın hızını artırınnnnnnn. 12 yi seçiyoruz yine de gerekli hıza gelmiyor. Hızı yükseltsen de hata veriyor düşük hızda devam ediyor. Güncelleme ile düzeltilmeli
Ttugcezgi

A bit fast, but accurate

Very similar vibe to the original. Just a tad bit too fast. The screen format makes the distance a little too big to easily go fast but it’s fun.
GGreg_McCulley

Good games. Had ad traps

Game is good classic but ads play with no way to exit them without clicking the link. Dodgy clicks
GGerard.22

Amei cobrinha

Juro, eu era apaixonada nesse jogo. E nem acredito que achei eleee. Amoooo, parece que voltei no tempo 😍😍😍
TTinacinha
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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

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Implement a pause button

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Provide an ad-free paid version

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Optimize for larger screen sizes

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Add more phone skin options

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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.