What is SoundGuessr? Exploring the World Through Sound
GeoGuessr drops you in Street View and asks where you are. SoundGuessr plays a short clip from a real place and asks the same question. No photos. Just audio recorded on location.
What is SoundGuessr?
You hear a clip, drop a pin on the map, and see how far off you were. Points depend on distance and how tough the location is to guess. Clips are field recordings, not stock libraries or synthetic audio.
Tokyo at rush hour sounds nothing like a Mediterranean cove. Language in the background, traffic rhythm, birds, weather: those are the clues.
How is it different from GeoGuessr?
GeoGuessr players read signage, architecture, and road markings. SoundGuessr players listen for:
- spoken language and accents
- traffic, markets, and other city noise
- wind, water, and wildlife
- anything else that was actually there when the clip was recorded
Same core loop: guess the place, see the answer on a map. Different input.
Game modes
Daily Challenge
One clip per day. Same puzzle for everyone. Leaderboard resets at midnight.
Custom Challenges
Build a set around a theme, or play sets other people made.
Quick Play
One clip, one guess. Good when you have five minutes.
Recordings
Recorded on location. No stock libraries, no synthetic audio. If you hear a souk, someone stood in that souk.
Who is it for?
- GeoGuessr players who want a harder clue type
- People who travel and remember places by sound
- Anyone who likes map games and has headphones
Status
SoundGuessr is in development. Join the waitlist on the homepage if you want one email when it launches.