Light Cycles

Play free online — no downloads, no installs.

About Light Cycles

Light Cycles is a free online snake-style duel you can play in the browser. You and a bot race across a grid, each leaving a solid trail of light behind — box your opponent in and make them crash first. No download, no sign-up, and it plays on phone or desktop.

How to play

Do not race straight at the bot — instead run along your own wall to save space and force the bot into tighter corners. Filling open areas with tight back-and-forth turns leaves you more room than the opponent for the endgame. Keep an escape route in mind before every turn, because one wrong move into a wall ends the round instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Is Light Cycles free to play?
Yes — Light Cycles is completely free to play online in your browser, with no download, no installs and no sign-up.
How do you play Light Cycles?
Steer your light cycle with the arrow keys, WASD, a swipe, or the D-pad. Your cycle moves forward on its own and leaves a solid wall behind it. Never turn back into your own trail, the bot's trail, or the outer wall.
Can I play Light Cycles on my phone?
Yes — Light Cycles works on phones, tablets and computers. It runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install.
Any tips for Light Cycles?
Do not race straight at the bot — instead run along your own wall to save space and force the bot into tighter corners. Filling open areas with tight back-and-forth turns leaves you more room than the opponent for the endgame. Keep an escape route in mind before every turn, because one wrong move into a wall ends the round instantly.