What is Jake the Snake?

Jake the Snake is a free casual game with platformer elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Jake the Snake isn't all that long.

How to play Jake the Snake

  1. Press "Play now" on the game screen. Jake the Snake loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
  2. Have Jake eat all of the stars on a level to enable the exit.
  3. As Jake eats the stars he will grow.
  4. Don't let Jake hit any of the dangers on the levels or fall into the water.
  5. Keep in mind that the stars can act as a platform and can support Jake.
  6. Use the WASD or arrow keys to control Jake or on touch devices swipe with your finger.
  7. If you want to reset the levels (re-locks all the levels except level 1) use the Clear Data button on the Levels menu.
  8. Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.

Game details

CategoryCasual
Tagsplatformer
ControlsTouch (tap or swipe), Arrow keys, WASD keys
ScreenLandscape (1280 ร— 720)
PriceFree
Download or sign-upNot needed
Distributed byGameDistribution
Added to Gameziko30 September 2026

Description from the developer

Jake the Snake isn't all that long. You'll need to get him to grow before he'll be able to reach the exit on each level. Even then it isn't always easy to figure out how to get him to the exit without Jake falling into the water or hitting dangerous obects.

Jake the Snake: frequently asked questions

Is Jake the Snake free to play?

Yes. Jake the Snake is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.

What are the controls in Jake the Snake?

The developer's instructions for Jake the Snake say: "Have Jake eat all of the stars on a level to enable the exit. As Jake eats the stars he will grow. Don't let Jake hit any of the dangers on the levels or fall into the water. Keep in mind that the stars can act as a platform and can support Jake. Use the WASD or arrow keys to control Jake or onโ€ฆ"

Can I play Jake the Snake on a phone or tablet?

Yes. Jake the Snake supports touch controls, so it works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on a computer.

What games are similar to Jake the Snake?

If you like Jake the Snake, try Dark World, Bunny Graduation Double and Epic Roll. They are casual games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Casual category on Gameziko.

Good to know

Jake the Snake is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.