What is Centipede?
Centipede is a free arcade game with snake elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Blast away at the descending centipede as it weaves unpredictably through a maze of colorful mushrooms.
How to play Centipede
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Centipede loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Follow the in-game tutorial or the on-screen hints on the first level.
- 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
| Category | Arcade |
|---|---|
| Tags | Snake |
| Controls | Shown in the game |
| Screen | Landscape (800 × 600) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GamePix |
| Added to Gameziko | 11 July 2023 |
Description from the developer
Blast away at the descending centipede as it weaves unpredictably through a maze of colorful mushrooms. Master precision shooting while dodging obstacles in this fast-paced, nostalgic arcade classic. Test your reflexes and enjoy endless fun in a timeless challenge that captivates players decades after its debut.
Centipede: frequently asked questions
Is Centipede free to play?
Yes. Centipede 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.
Can I play Centipede on a phone or tablet?
Centipede is an HTML5 game, so it opens in modern mobile browsers as well as on a computer. Its controls were designed mainly for a mouse, so a computer usually gives the smoothest experience.
What games are similar to Centipede?
If you like Centipede, try Color Snake, Italian Brainrot Tung Sahur Snake.io and Snake Slither. They are arcade games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Arcade category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Centipede is made by an independent developer and delivered by GamePix, 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.

























































































