Snake '97: retro phone classic
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Snake '97?
Snake '97 is a free Games app that remakes the original Snake with a dot-matrix display and monotone sounds. It includes Snake 1 and classic Snake 2, with 9 original and 3 extra difficulty levels and 7 classic game modes. The listing describes it as an homage to the mobile phone game programmed in 1997.
Pricing. Snake '97: retro phone classic is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Playing classic Snake on a phone with retro visuals
- Short sessions of old-school arcade style gameplay
- Comparing Snake 1 and Snake 2 styles of play
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Why this app is in A tier
Snake '97 scores 86 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 80, App Store search rank 99, update recency 71. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Play Snake like it is 1997. This is a remake of the original Snake, complete with dot-matrix display and monotone sounds. Rewind time and get a dosis of nostalgia that is as addictive (and frustrating) as the original. Play Snake '97 and be prepared to lose some productive hours. Simply launch the app, touch a button and start! Snake '97 features: - old school controls - dot-matrix display - original monotone sounds (bleep bleep) - 9 original and 3 extra difficulty levels - Snake 1 and classic Snake 2 - 7 classic game modes (5110, 3210, 8210, 8850 and 3310, 3410, 7110 with Snake 2) - bonus creatures (Snake 2) - go through the walls! (Snake 2) - 5 original and 2 extra labyrinths (Snake 2) - a high score that cannot be reset (just like the original) The story behind this game is that my smartphone got damaged, requiring me to revert back to an old phone. Suddenly I knew the smartphone was missing something and the idea for a accurate Snake remake was born. Snake '97 is an homage to the classic mobile phone game programmed in 1997. By carefully analyzing the classic gameplay, timing and controls, this Snake '97 remake is one of the most accurate available. If you have any qu
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 86 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 4.0K | 8.9K | 599K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | — | 2.1 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 239d ago | 45d ago | 232d ago |
| Price | Free | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Where else it ranks
Questions about Snake '97
Is Snake '97 free?
It is free to download.
What versions of Snake are included?
It includes Snake 1 and classic Snake 2, with bonus creatures, wall pass-through and 5 original and 2 extra labyrinths in Snake 2.
Does the high score reset?
The high score cannot be reset, just like the original game.
What is Snake '97 good for?
Snake '97 is built for playing classic snake on a phone with retro visuals, short sessions of old-school arcade style gameplay, comparing snake 1 and snake 2 styles of play. It sits in the snake game list on AppTierList.
Is Snake '97 worth it?
Snake '97 is A tier, ranked #8 of 28 snake game apps with a score of 86 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 3,952 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 7 apps rank above it.
How does Snake '97 compare to Little Big Snake?
Snake '97 is A tier at 86; Little Big Snake is A tier at 87. Little Big Snake ranks higher. Snake '97 is free, with no in-app purchases, Little Big Snake is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Snake '97 updated?
Snake '97 was last updated on 2026-02-26, 239 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Snake Game (A tier, #8) · Retro Gaming (B tier, #10)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 86 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 28
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 3,952
- Current version
- (239 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Games
- Good for
- Playing classic Snake on a phone with retro visuals, Short sessions of old-school arcade style gameplay, Comparing Snake 1 and Snake 2 styles of play
- Requires
- iOS 14.0 or later
- Size
- 7 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed