The classic snake formula—warped into another dimension

Snake 3D: WarpStrike

Pilot a growing snake through a 20×20 three-dimensional arena. Collect energy, enter black holes, acquire weapons, evade enemy ships, and turn every risky escape into a leaderboard run.

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  • Free to play
  • No account required
  • Desktop, tablet and phone
Green snake emerging through a glowing blue warp portal beneath the centred Snake wordmark

Quick start

How the arena works

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01

Collect energy

Eat the red energy orbs to gain one point and grow longer. More objects appear as your score rises.

02

Survive the grid

Avoid the arena walls, obstacles, enemy ships, and your own tail. One collision ends the run.

03

Direct your warp

Enter a black hole and hold a direction to control your exit. A well-aimed warp can rescue a trapped run.

04

Strike back

Collect the weapon, fire at enemy ships, and manage six shots carefully. Precision earns the biggest bonuses.

At a glance

Controls

←↑↓→

SteerUse the arrow keys by default.

WASD

Warp exitHold a direction as you enter a portal.

Space

Start / fireBegin a run or launch a missile.

Touch controlsD-pad steering and a warp-exit joystick appear on mobile.

Press C during play to swap the steering and warp-direction key sets.

Risk and reward

Scoring

Energy orb collected
+1
Enemy ship destroyed
+5
Enemy destroyed before arrival
+7
Red orb hit by missile
−1
Own body hit by missile
−2

Leaderboard order rewards points first, then faster times, enemy kills, warps, and the earliest achievement.

Inside WarpStrike

A familiar game with new decisions

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20×20 arena

A compact grid viewed in 3D makes every square readable and every turn matter.

Black-hole travel

Paired portals relocate the snake—and can also redirect missiles and enemy routes.

Escalating danger

Food, portals, enemies and obstacles increase as the run develops.

Competitive records

Compare score, time, kills and warps across daily, weekly, monthly and all-time tables.

A deeper reference

Understand the systems behind each run

The complete game guide explains how the 20×20 arena, directed portals, missile paths, enemy arrivals and leaderboard tie-breaks interact. It is written for players who want to understand the decisions behind a high score, not just the keyboard controls.

Play smarter

Strategy tips

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  • Leave two possible escape routes whenever the arena allows it.
  • Choose a warp-exit direction before the snake reaches the portal.
  • Keep missiles for enemy ships unless an emergency shot opens space.
  • Watch the whole arena after 15 points, when multiple enemies may be active.

Common questions

FAQ

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Can I play on a phone or tablet?

Yes. Touch steering and warp controls appear automatically on supported mobile devices.

Do I need an account?

No. You can play immediately. A display name and flag are requested only when saving a score.

Does entering a portal score points?

No. Warps are tracked separately and can help distinguish otherwise similar leaderboard runs.

About the game

Built as an arcade challenge, not an endless tutorial

Snake 3D: WarpStrike reimagines the timeless snake formula as a fast, score-driven arena game. It is easy to start, but portals, directed exits, weapons, enemies and a persistent leaderboard give experienced players room to develop a real style of play.

Your route is waiting

How long can you survive the warp?

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