About

Behind the arena

The story of a simple snake game with big ambitions.

Our story

Our story

Welcome to Snakeling! I'm the developer behind the game.

First off, I want to say this is not a pay-to-win game, and it never will be. The only thing that matters in this game is your skill and maybe a little luck. I have seen way too many games offer players unfair advantages just because they have money. This is not a game about who has the biggest bank account; find another game if that interests you.

I really want this game to be powered by its players, so all feedback is welcome. You can reach me directly on Discord.

I have many years of experience programming software for all kinds of systems, but this is my first video game, so please be patient with me and the game as it evolves. If you're wondering what Snakeling is made with: it's built on the Defold game engine, with Go, Rust, C, C++ and Lua. When I have more time I'll start a blog about how it all works.

Thank you for playing!

nopSnekDeveloper

Not pay-to-win. Ever.

  • Everyone starts small, on the same field.
  • Nothing for sale changes your size, speed or score.
  • The store will only ever sell looks: skins, stickers and calling cards.

Questions

Is Snakeling free?

Yes. The whole game is free to play. The store will only ever sell looks: skins, stickers and calling cards.

Do I need an account?

No. You get a guest profile the moment you play, and it earns XP and keeps your stats. Add an email later to keep it safe and use it on another device.

Is it pay-to-win?

No, and it never will be. Nothing for sale changes your size, speed or score. Everyone starts on a level field.

What's an elim?

When another snake runs into your body, it's eliminated and you get the elim. Its body turns into food for whoever gets there first.

How do the Rating and League work?

Rating adds up your best five scores from the last 21 days. League puts you in a weekly group of 30; the top moves up, the bottom moves down. The Compete page has the details.

Where can I play?

In any modern browser on desktop or phone. An Android app is coming soon. Press F in the browser for fullscreen.