Slither io
Slither io
The traditional game of Snake can be played on almost every platform and some devs have transformed it into titles like Slither io. While not as restrictive as its predecessor, it makes up for it with a more competitive edge. This time, you're not the only snake in town as multiple players are trying to eat all the tasty pellets in the arena. It's set up to allow you to play in ways where you can keep to yourself or get right into the middle of the fray. The longer you last, then the more you can eat and that has a chance to get you into the rankings.
About Slither io
Whether this is a way to get people into Snake games or just taking a system that works and putting it online, Slither io is its own thing. It's large enough to require its own site and can host a number of players in a somewhat casual competition. These snakes have much more movement and speed which makes them far more exciting to see and control. Whenever another player shows up, there's a change in the air as you wonder what their intentions might be. You can be passive or aggressive, but you may have to defend yourself sooner than you think.
How to Play
Slither io is an online multiplayer game that you can play with just the mouse. The snake will move at a constant speed in whichever direction it's facing.
Controls
- Move Mouse Cursor - Change Direction
- Left Mouse Button - Speed Boost
Your objective is to make your snake the biggest and longest by eating the various glowing pellets scattered around the field. You can track your location and the pellet density using the mini-map in the corner. Your two threats are the boundaries to the circular area and other players. If you headfirst into the boundary or another player's snake, you'll be destroyed and have to start over. However, if a player runs into your snake's body, they'll be destroyed and turn into pellets which you can then consume. There's no real end to the game, though you can shoot for the top ranking as indicated by the table in the top left corner of the screen.
Tips and Tricks
You can hold down the speed boost to move faster, but it's better to use this in short bursts which you can practice when your snake is small. Your own body isn't a threat, so feel free to turn into yourself for greater maneuvering. At the start, stick to the outskirts of the area since you'll encounter more players the closer you get to the center.
Slither io Customization
In addition to giving your snake a name, you can also change its appearance. Click the icon in the bottom right corner of the start screen to customize your snake. You can cycle through the options which give you presets of colors, segment combinations, details like antenna, flags, eyes, and icons.
By clicking the Build icon in the bottom left of the customization screen, you can build your snake from scratch. Just click on the available colors to add different segments to your snake until you're satisfied.
Game Details
- Developer: Steve Howse
- Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile)
- Languages: English
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FAQs
Is Slither io safe?
Despite being online, there's very little risk in playing the game. Since players can't chat, the only information they can share is whatever they put in their nickname.
Am I playing against players or bots?
The game allows players from around the world to randomly match up with each other. However, depending on how many are playing, bots may be inserted to increase gameplay activity.
Games similar to Slither io
This Snake relative can be found in the IO and Snake Games categories of GamePix. Looking through them will show you games like Paper io, Hole io, Gulper, and Sea Dragons.
