Lindenhafen’s town square as it looks in the game: Marta’s café, the market stalls, the fountain and the station

Alex

LindenhafenThe old quarter · Act I

Chapter I · A1

Learn German by playing a story

glotworld is a story RPG in your browser. Walk a town where people speak German, talk to them, and learn the words you need to help them.

Begin your adventure How learning works

Free account · email, Google, Facebook, Instagram or TikTokDesktop or phone. No download.

glotworld teaches German. In the game, meanings and help are available in twelve languages, including English and Turkish, and the game interface is available in all thirteen languages of this website.

Tap a speech bubble for the translation. Tap Marta or Otto to talk to them.

Quest log

Learn it because you need it

Every quest is a conversation. You learn German the way a newcomer does: by needing it, one sentence at a time.

Listen to MartaRead and listen
Every line is written in German and spoken aloud. Read along and replay it whenever you like.
Tap the words you don’t knowMeanings
Any German word opens its meaning right there in the sentence. No dictionary tab.
Build your orderSentences
Put the words in the right order to answer. Try it here.
Type a short replyWriting
Later, you type the answer yourself. Short, real replies.
Revisit three memoriesReviews
Words come back days later, just as they start to fade. That is what makes them stay.

Tracked quest · Build your order

Marta asks „Was möchten Sie?“ (What would you like?)

Tap the words in order.

Later in the chapter · Type it

„Gern! Mit Milch?“ (Gladly! With milk?)

Ja, bitte.

A1, A2 and B1 practice. No microphone, no pronunciation scoring.

Journal

Words that stay with you

Every word you meet goes into your journal, with the place you found it. The diamonds show how well it has stuck.

die Ankunftthe arrival
der Bahnhofthe station
die Fahrkartethe ticket
der Zugthe train
die Brückethe bridge
der Hafenthe harbour
das Bootthe boat
die Erinnerungthe memory
das Versprechenthe promise
die Laternethe lantern

Memory ready to revisit · 1 of 3

die Laterne

Found in Lindenhafen, on the canal

Atlas

Three towns, each stranger than the last

Three towns, three acts, each a little stranger than the last. In every town something is being forgotten, and German is how you get it back.

Act I · A1You are here

Lindenhafen

A canal and harbour town. You arrive by train with a ticket that already has your name on it, and the railway is fading from everyone’s memory.

der Bahnhof the stationdie Brücke the bridge

Act II · A2

Waldruh

A forest town of clock towers and lanterns that has lost an hour. Nobody can say where it went.

die Uhr the clockdie Laterne the lantern

Act III · B1

Nebelstadt

A lighthouse in the mist, where people’s names are disappearing one by one.

der Leuchtturm the lighthouseder Nebel the fog

Act I · A1Lindenhafen

Act II · A2Waldruh

Act III · B1Nebelstadt

After the acts: ten coastal expeditions. Optional journeys along the coast for when you want more German and more story.

Character

Ready when you are

The short version of what you need, and what you don’t.

Alex

Wanderer of the Atlas

Default name. You can pick your own.

Course: German, with A1, A2 and B1 practice. From your first “Guten Morgen” to longer conversations.
Plays on: Any modern browser, on desktop and mobile. Nothing to download. Needs an internet connection.
Controls: Keyboard, click-to-walk or touch.
Microphone: Not needed. There is no pronunciation scoring.
Company: You see other players exploring the same region. Your story and progress are your own.
Certificate: None. This is practice and story, not an exam.

MartaCafé owner
OttoStationmaster
Elise SanderKeeper of the Atlas
Inspector VossBrass Office

Plans

Start free. Stay as long as you like.

Temporary beta pricing. Paid plan prices apply only during the beta period. Prices in euro, tax included.

All prices in EUR, including tax. Start playing, then choose your plan in the game. Current prices are confirmed before checkout.

Adventure journal

A German learning library for your next step

Open the journal

Choose a topic, read the examples and try the exercises before revealing the answers. Follow a related lesson when you are ready to use the same idea in a new situation.

Start your journey

A1–B1 · Study skills

A four-week German A1 study plan with daily practice

A1 · Conversations

How to Order Coffee in German: Phrases & Examples

A1–B1 · Study skills

6 Common German Mistakes: Corrections & Practice

Help

New world. Fair questions.

What is glotworld?

glotworld is a browser-based German-learning story RPG. Explore painted towns, investigate mysteries and use German to make progress. Conversations, listening, vocabulary review and short written replies are part of the adventure.

Can I play if I know no German?

Yes. The story starts with short A1-level sentences and guided replies. You can reveal meanings, tap unfamiliar words and ask for help. Optional practice spans A1, A2 and B1; later story chapters become more demanding.

Do I need to download anything?

No installation is needed. The game runs in your browser on desktop and mobile, with keyboard, click-to-walk and touch controls. A larger screen gives the illustrated world more room. You need an internet connection to play.

Is glotworld free to play?

Yes. Create a free account with your email, Google, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, and you can keep playing for free by restarting the game for another two hours, as often as you like. Each restart clears your game progress; your account and character stay the same. To keep playing without progress resets, choose monthly access for €2.99 per month, yearly access for €9.99 per year or lifetime access for €29.99 once. Tax is included. Current prices are confirmed in the game before checkout. These prices are temporary and apply only during the beta period.

Will I actually speak German in the game?

You read and listen to German, build sentences and type short replies. No microphone is required, and the game does not assess pronunciation or spoken conversation. For speaking confidence, pair your adventures with practice with another person.

Can I play with other people?

You can see other players exploring the same region. Your story choices and learning progress are your own. Cooperative quests and evidence trading are not currently part of the game.

Will this prepare me for a German exam?

glotworld offers practice across A1, A2 and B1 topics. It is not an exam, accredited course or CEFR certificate. Use official exam materials and speaking practice if you are preparing for a qualification.