Snake and 2048 both reward planning, but they create different kinds of pressure. Snake limits the paths available as the body grows; 2048 asks you to arrange equal values so that they can combine. A game that joins them makes each pickup a decision about both score and space.
Snake 2048 offers two browser modes. In Arena, collecting numbered cubes helps the snake grow while other snakes share the field. In Mergecoil, the puzzle takes place on a grid: matching tail numbers merge, making room for later moves.
A useful first experiment is to take a safe route around the edges before chasing a tile in a corner. Look at the next few turns and keep an exit open. Then try a more aggressive route and compare how quickly the board becomes crowded. You can try both modes at Snake 2048.