2048

Play 2048 online, free, no download

Slide numbered tiles across a 4x4 grid, merging matching pairs until you build the 2048 tile, or keep going well beyond it. Unlike the other games here, your best score is actually remembered between visits.

How to use it

1. Swipe, or press an arrow key, to slide every tile on the board in that direction.
2. Tiles with the same number merge into one when they collide.
3. Keep merging to work toward 2048 while managing the shrinking empty space.
4. The game ends when the board is full and no merge is possible.

Frequently asked questions

Is my best score saved?

Yes, and this is the one game on the site that does this. Your best score is stored in your browser’s local storage and persists across visits, though it stays on that device and browser only.

What controls are supported?

Arrow keys or WASD on desktop, and swipe gestures on touch devices. Both move every tile on the board simultaneously in the chosen direction.

Is there strategy, or is it random?

Placement is genuinely strategic. Keeping your highest tile anchored in a corner and building neighbouring tiles in descending order is the standard approach competitive players use to keep reaching higher tiles.

Can I undo a move?

No. Each swipe is final once the tiles have moved, so plan the direction before committing to it.