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Sound Catcher
Short browser-based audio game where you listen for the direction of a sound and answer with the Arrow keys.
Short verdict
Blind players who want a free, quick audio game and can activate the itch.io game window with one click before using the keyboard.
Facts
- Developer
- Dabble Games / Kirk Clarke
- Platforms
- Web browser / itch.io
- Game type
- Audio game, Reaction game
- Language
- English
- Accessibility rating
- Playable without sight after simple setup, but without screen-reader support
- Accessibility Score
- 78/100
- Platform
- Web browser
- Vision / need
- Blind, Low vision
- Accessibility
- Audio cues
- Game type
- Audio game
- Last updated
- 2026-07-30
Official site: Sound Catcher
Accessibility
- The game is built around stereo/directional audio and the developer page says it can be played without looking at the screen.
- Menus and gameplay use the keyboard: Arrow keys for difficulty, sound choice, and answers, and Space to start.
- Easy mode uses left/right sound direction. Hard mode adds a centre sound with Up Arrow.
- The game has ten levels, score, and best score; the web page explains the controls before starting.
- Headphones are recommended, but stereo speakers should also work.
Known limitations
- The developer says screen-reader support is not currently available. I also found no independent screen-reader test.
- On itch.io, you must left-click inside the game window for fullscreen/keyboard focus before the Arrow keys respond.
- The menus inside the HTML5 game are not confirmed as screen-reader-readable; use the controls listed on the itch.io page.
- Directional audio is the core mechanic. Mono audio, poor stereo separation, or difficult listening conditions will make the game much less accessible.
- Norwegian language support is not confirmed.
Price/status
Free in browser on itch.io.
Free HTML5 game on itch.io. Published in July 2026 and updated shortly before this check.
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