Snake Game
A classic Snake game built in the browser — smooth canvas rendering, progressive difficulty, high score persistence, and a clean retro aesthetic with modern polish.
Overview
A client wanted a branded browser game as an engagement feature for their platform — recognisable, instantly playable, and requiring no install. The classic Snake mechanic was chosen for its universal familiarity.
Our Approach
We built the game using React for UI shell and the HTML5 Canvas API for high-performance game rendering. The game loop runs at 60fps with a custom tick system, difficulty increases every 5 levels, and scores persist in localStorage.
Key Features
- 60fps Canvas-rendered game loop with smooth movement
- Progressive difficulty: speed and obstacle complexity increase per level
- Local high score leaderboard with persistent localStorage
- Keyboard and mobile swipe controls
- Retro pixel aesthetic with modern animations and sound effects
Tech Stack
Impact
consistent frame rate via Canvas API
external runtime dependencies beyond React
play with no install or account required
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