Snake '97: retro phone classic

Play Snake like it is 1997. Snake '97 the retro phone classic. Play Snake 1 & 2!

Willem L. Middelkoop · com.dsd164.snake97

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 10M+ downloads v7.4 2.9 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

Download APK 2.9 MB All versions

Same certificate as v7.3, which matches Google Play Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.4 (14)
Updated: Feb 27, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 2.9 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Arcade (game)
Listed since: Aug 16, 2019 (at least)
Permissions: 10
Website: dsd164.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Snake '97: retro phone classic is a game by Willem L. Middelkoop in the Arcade category, listed since at least August 2019. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 7.2, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 10 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 7.3. The game can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v7.4

Game over got a whole lot more interesting! Every game now tracks your stats: duration, course corrections, near deaths, distance traveled, and snake length. A new Stats screen lets you dig into your all-time records, personal bests per phone model, recent games, and 27 challenges to unlock across 7 categories. All measurements use real-world units: your Snake's length in centimeters/inch, distance in meters/feet.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.

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 and 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 questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to contact me. Have Snake fun! Best regards from Amsterdam, The developer, Willem.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v7.2. Since v7.4 it requires Android 6.0+.

v7.4 LATEST Feb 27, 2026 2.9 MB TRUSTED v7.3 Feb 27, 2026 2.8 MB TRUSTED v7.2 Feb 27, 2026 2.7 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “dsd 164 B.V.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v7.3, which matches Google Play v7.3

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 27, 2026
Signed byCN=W.L. Middelkoop, O=dsd 164 B.V., L=Amsterdam, C=nl
Signing certificate (SHA-1)53:96:A7:5B:86:5A:BA:2F:37:4D:FA:87:B6:E7:82:0B:48:BE:B1:75
File MD5d4c4e08698486a36380d4cbdab620d68
Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018

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Permissions (10)

Snake '97: retro phone classic requests 10 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.dsd164.snake97.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Snake '97: retro phone classic APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Snake '97: retro phone classic for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 7.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 7.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Snake '97: retro phone classic APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 7.3, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d4c4e08698486a36380d4cbdab620d68.