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Strangler

Juri Schupilo · Published by Juri Schupilo

1 user reviews — 100% positive (1 reviews) · 10 achievements

Last updated 30 Sept 2026

Hunt, strangle, and eat your prey to grow and dominate the arena in this thrilling twist on classic Snake gameplay. Face off against player-controlled rats in the intense VS mode and watch your tail—the rats can bite back!

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Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual · 2025 · More free games

Control a snake that grows as it eats strangled prey in this unique twist on classic Snake gameplay. Compete against other players in the VS mode, where every bite matters.

About this game

Hunt. Strangle. Eat! In this thrilling twist on classic Snake gameplay, you are the ultimate predator! Hunt, strangle, and devour your prey to grow and dominate the arena. Use cunning tactics and swift movements to control the space and outsmart your targets—not just in single-player but also in the intense VS mode, where you face off against player-controlled rats. Watch your tail as the rats can bite back! Each successful hunt hones your skills, but beware: lurking predators are eager to take you down. Do you have what it takes to become the biggest predator alive?

                                                       Design Philosophy

  • Beautiful Minimalism: Easy to learn, hard to master. Experience simple rules that give rise to deep and engaging gameplay.

  • Risk-Reward Balance: Small mistakes result in minor setbacks rather than instant death, maintaining flow and allowing players to learn and improve. Larger lapses in attention, however, can lead to significant consequences, ensuring the stakes stay high.

  • Customizable Difficulty: Fine-tune settings like speed, level size, and slither mode to create a challenge that fits your playstyle, from beginner to Snake-Fu master.

  • Dual Role Design        

       

    • Size as a Disadvantage: Like in classic Snake, growing longer can make maneuvering more challenging.

    • Size as an Advantage: Use your increased size to your benefit by easily trapping prey, turning a potential weakness into a powerful asset.

    • Lurking Predators as a Disadvantage: They can steal your food or even a piece of you, forcing you to maneuver carefully around them.

    • Lurking Predators as an Advantage: They can limit the mobility of prey by instilling fear, making it easier for you to trap and capture them.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-5005U or similar
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 110 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    This game will be free

    This game is planned to become permanently free on Steam on August 10, 2026.It will remain available primarily as a study and portfolio piece. Existing owners will retain full access to the game, and nothing will change for their copies.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (RetroMasters)

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