JSNAKE

A clean, arcade-style Snake game for the terminal. Built with Python and the Textual framework, it features a level-based progression system and balanced movement speed.

Installation

PowerShell / Windows

py -m pip install --upgrade pip
py -m pip install jsnake
jsnake

If PowerShell says jsnake is not recognized, close and reopen the terminal once. You can also launch the game directly with:

py -m jsnake

Standard Installation

pip install jsnake
jsnake

Optional Cinematic Installer

If you want the animated installer experience, use the command that matches your shell.

PowerShell:

irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Jithi/jsnake/main/setup_jsnake.py | py -

Bash:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Jithi/jsnake/main/setup_jsnake.py | python

How to Play

Run the game from your terminal after installation:

jsnake

Controls

• W / A / S / D: Move the snake
• P: Pause or resume the game
• R: Restart the current session
• Q: Quit the game

Development

If you want to contribute or modify the game, you can install the developer dependencies:

pip install -e ".[dev]"

The core game logic is separated into its own engine, making it easy to test or extend.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.