AUDIOWORDGAMES
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AudioWordGames is a free word game built entirely around listening. A word is spoken aloud — your only task is to spot its correct spelling on a grid of similar-sounding options, as fast as possible. Progress through 25 stages per mode and unlock new game modes as you advance. From your first easy rounds to the cursed Noroï endgame chapters, the challenge never stops growing.
- hearingHear a word spoken aloud, find its spelling among near-homophones
- military_techClear 25 stages per mode, each harder than the last
- lock_open8+ modes to unlock as you advance through the campaign
- bloodtypeReach the endgame and face the cursed Noroï chapters
Free to play · No account · No download
STATS
CAMPAIGN0 / 250
1 / 10 modes unlocked0 / 250 stages cleared
MODE MASTERY
0/25
Complete SURVIVAL stage 5
Complete MARATHON stage 5
Complete COLOR HELL stage 5
Complete MEMORY stage 5
Complete BINARY stage 5
Complete MEMORY REVERSED stage 5
Complete TIME ATTACK stage 5
Complete any mode stage 25
Complete NOROÏ I stage 25
HOW TO PLAY
CORE RULES
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A word is spoken aloud by the game. Listen carefully, as similar-sounding words are designed to trick you.
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A grid of words appears on screen. They look and sound alike, but only one is the exact match for what you heard.
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Tap the correct word as fast as you can before the timer runs out. Every second counts.
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Speed and accuracy both matter. Consecutive correct answers build streaks that multiply your score and unlock bonuses.
CAMPAIGN
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25 Stages Per Mode
Every mode has 25 stages of increasing difficulty. Complete them in order.
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Scaling Difficulty
Every stage is harder than the last: tighter time limits, faster audio, larger grids. Beat them in order to advance.
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Unlock New Modes
Complete Basic stages to unlock harder modes with entirely new mechanics.
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Noroï Endgame
Finish 25 stages in any mode to unlock the Noroï curse — the hardest content in the game.
GAME MODES
PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: April 2026
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ABOUT
AUDIOWORDGAMES
WHAT IS AUDIOWORDGAMES?
A free browser game built around audio word recognition. A word is spoken aloud — find its exact match on a grid of similar-sounding words, as fast as you can. Progress through 25 stages per mode, each harder than the last. No account, no download.
NINE GAME MODES
Survival
Binary
Gauntlet
Marathon
Time Attack
Color Hell
Memory
Memory Reversed
Phantom
Campaign progression unlocks each mode in sequence, starting with Survival.
Built by a solo developer. Feedback is always welcome.
𝕏 @AudioWordGames© 2026 AudioWordGames. All rights reserved.
WHAT'S NEW
v3.3 · April 2026
- Noroï result card: share your curse result to X or copy it after every run. Day streak included when on a roll.
- Personal best card: break your high score in any mode and a shareable card appears on the results screen.
- Share panel: copy the game link or follow @AudioWordGames on X from the sidebar.
v3.2 · April 2026
- Memory Reversed: recall the spoken sequence in reverse order.
- Phantom: memorise the grid, then find the spoken word in the dark.
v3.1 · April 2026
- Custom icons for all 9 modes, with a glow effect in dark theme.
- Theme-aware mode cards replacing per-mode colour gradients.
v3.0 · April 2026
- Noroï: a daily curse locks all game modes. Meet the victory conditions to lift it. New challenge every day.
- News & Guides section on the home page with articles, release notes, and game guides.
- Per-mode help screens with strategy tips, accessible from the How to Play page.
- End screen now shows which Noroï victory conditions were met and which were not.
v2.1 · April 2026
- Redesigned home page: hero section, feature overview, inline layout toggle, and entrance animations.
v2.0 · April 2026
- 2 new modes: Binary and Memory.
- Redesigned Stats page and new How to Play page.
- Home screen header, grid layout option, and Custom Game settings.
v1.0 · March 2026
- Initial release with 5 modes: Gauntlet, Marathon, Time Attack, Survival, Color Hell.
- English and French language support.
- Dark and Bright themes.
NEWS & GUIDES
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CUSTOM GAME
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SURVIVAL
STAGE 1
NOVICE
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HOW TO PLAY
hearingListen to the word the moment the grid appears.
my_locationFind the one exact match.
favoriteYou have 3 lives. Lose them all and it's over.
YOUR RECORDN/A
bug_report NOROÏ DEBUG
Sun, May 17 · Today: noroi-13
#01⬛ binary
Iron Cross
Binary: 5 rounds. Not a single mistake allowed.
5rperfect
#02🧠 memory
The Inverted Echo
Memory mode. Recall the sequence in reverse order. Chain 3 correct sequences in a row.
streak ≥3reversed
#03❤️ survival
The Cursed M
Survival: 1 life. Avoid words with M. Reach 150 points to break free.
1 ♥score ≥150cursed "m"
#04⏱️ timeattack
The Veil of Fog
Time Attack: audio at ×0.75. Reach 400 points to break free.
×0.75 spdscore ≥400
#05🏃 marathon
Silent Endurance
Marathon: 10 rounds only. Achieve a streak of 5 to lift the curse.
10rstreak ≥5
#06⬛ binary
Grid of Shadows
Binary: 8 rounds. Build a streak of 4 to escape.
8rstreak ≥4
#07❤️ survival
The Last Breath
Survival: 1 life. Chain 10 correct answers in a row and reach 200 points.
1 ♥streak ≥10score ≥200
#08🎨 colorhell
Infernal Perfection
Color Hell: 8 rounds, zero misses. Score at least 200 points without a single mistake.
8rperfectscore ≥200
#09⏱️ timeattack
The Void Crawl
Time Attack: small grid, slow audio. Reach 300 points.
×0.75 spdgrid 10score ≥300
#10❤️ survival
The Cursed E
Survival: 1 life, smaller grid. Avoid words with E and reach 150 points.
1 ♥grid 15score ≥150cursed "e"
#11🧠 memory
Sequence of Fate
Memory mode. Recall sequences correctly 3 times in a row.
streak ≥3
#12⬛ binary
The Sound Trap
Binary: 12 rounds. String together 6 correct answers without pause.
12rstreak ≥6
#13🏃 marathon
The Ghost March
Marathon: 8 rounds. End with a final score of at least 70%.
8rscore ≥70
#14⚔️ gauntlet
The Final Assault
Gauntlet at double speed. Build a streak of 8 to break the curse.
×2 spd3 ♥streak ≥8
#15⏱️ timeattack
The Cursed S
Time Attack. The letter S is cursed. Avoid it and score at least 200.
score ≥200cursed "s"
#16🧠 memory
The Broken Mirror
Memory: 5 rounds, recalled in reverse order. Chain 3 sequences without a single mistake.
5rperfectstreak ≥3reversed
#17🎨 colorhell
Colors of Chaos
Color Hell. Reach a streak of 5 to escape the curse.
streak ≥5
#18❤️ survival
Pure Survival
Survival: maximum grid, 10 seconds per round, 1 life. Reach a streak of 5.
1 ♥grid 4010sstreak ≥5
#19🏃 marathon
The Dawn Marathon
Marathon: 7 rounds. Achieve a best streak of 5.
7rstreak ≥5
#20⬛ binary
The Last Chance
Binary: fast audio (×2), 5 rounds. Flawless or nothing.
5r×2 spdperfect
#21❤️ survival
Warm-Up
Survival. Score 30 points and the curse is lifted.
score ≥30
#22⬛ binary
First Try
Binary: 3 rounds. Chain 2 correct answers.
3rstreak ≥2
#23🧠 memory
One and Done
Memory mode. Complete one sequence without a mistake.
streak ≥1
#24🎨 colorhell
Gentle Colors
Color Hell. Score 80 points to lift the curse.
score ≥80
#25🏃 marathon
Easy Rider
Marathon: 5 rounds. Finish with 35% or better.
5rscore ≥35
#26❤️ survival
The Slow Tide
Survival with slowed audio (×0.75). Score 100 points.
×0.75 spdscore ≥100
#27⚔️ gauntlet
The Bronze Seal
Gauntlet. Chain 2 correct answers to break the seal.
streak ≥2
#28⬛ binary
The Wider Stage
Binary: 8 rounds. Build a streak of 4.
8rstreak ≥4
#29🎨 colorhell
Foggy Palette
Color Hell with slowed audio (×0.75). Chain 3 correct answers.
×0.75 spdstreak ≥3
#30🏃 marathon
The Slow Burn
Marathon: 8 rounds at half speed. Finish with 50% or better.
8r×0.5 spdscore ≥50
#31🧠 memory
The Echo Rush
Memory mode. Chain 4 correct sequences to break the curse.
streak ≥4
#32⏱️ timeattack
The Cursed T
Time Attack. The letter T is cursed. Avoid it and score 150.
score ≥150cursed "t"
#33❤️ survival
The Narrow Escape
Survival: 8-tile grid, 2 lives. Score 100 points.
2 ♥grid 8score ≥100
#34⚔️ gauntlet
Double Frequency
Gauntlet at double speed. Chain 3 correct answers.
×2 spdstreak ≥3
#35❤️ survival
Hex Grid
Survival on a massive 40-tile grid, 10 seconds per round. Build a streak of 4.
grid 4010sstreak ≥4
#36⬛ binary
Short Fuse
Binary: 5 rounds, fast audio (×2). Chain 3 in a row.
5r×2 spdstreak ≥3
#37🧠 memory
The Reversed River
Memory mode, reversed order. Chain 2 sequences to break free.
streak ≥2reversed
#38❤️ survival
The Amber Seal
Survival with 4 seconds per round. Build a streak of 7.
4sstreak ≥7
#39❤️ survival
The Cursed A
Survival: 1 life. The letter A is cursed. Score 120 to break free.
1 ♥score ≥120cursed "a"
#40⏱️ timeattack
Inferno Sprint
Time Attack at double speed. Score 350 points.
×2 spdscore ≥350
#41⬛ binary
Ten Perfect
Binary: 10 rounds. Not a single mistake or timeout.
10rperfect
#42⚔️ gauntlet
The Deep End
Gauntlet at ×1.5 speed. Chain 5 correct answers.
×1.5 spdstreak ≥5
#43🏃 marathon
The High Grade
Marathon: 6 rounds. Finish with 80% or above.
6rscore ≥80
#44🎨 colorhell
Crystal Maze
Color Hell. Build a streak of 6 to escape.
streak ≥6
#45⏱️ timeattack
The Cursed O
Time Attack. The letter O is cursed. Avoid it and score 300.
score ≥300cursed "o"
#46🎨 colorhell
Perfect Storm
Color Hell at double speed. 7 rounds, not a single mistake.
7r×2 spdperfect
#47❤️ survival
The Abyss
Survival: 16-tile grid, double speed, 2 lives. Score 150.
×2 spd2 ♥grid 16score ≥150
#48🧠 memory
The Long Mirror
Memory: 8 rounds, reversed order. Chain 4 sequences.
8rstreak ≥4reversed
#49⚔️ gauntlet
The Threshold
Gauntlet: reach tier 3 (15 rounds), 2 lives. Build a streak of 5.
15r2 ♥streak ≥5
#50⬛ binary
The Ultimate Curse
Binary: 12 rounds at double speed. Flawless or nothing.
12r×2 spdperfect
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