I love listening to video game soundtracks. For me, there’s nothing like having a good time enjoying the music that composers create for video games. Whether it’s from an adventure game or a horror franchise, listening to these scores helps me relax and forget about the world, allowing me to escape reality for a moment.
That’s why today, I want to help you discover new music to fall in love with. In this blog post, I’ll share with you a list of my favorite video game soundtracks. From subtle soundscapes to epic scores, here you’ll find some good recommendations.
Here we go!
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Disco Elysium
I will never get tired of listening to the Disco Elysium soundtrack. Composed by the British band Sea Power, this album is simply outstanding. With its combination of dark atmospheric sounds and post-rock elements, the Disco Elysium soundtrack offers listeners an enjoyable and completely immersive experience.
Songs that I love:
- “Instrument of Surrender”
- “Detective Arriving on the Scene”
- “The Insulindian Miracle”
- “Polyhedrons”
- “Live With Me”
- “Rue de Saint-Ghislaine 32B”
- “The Cryptozoologists”
- “Off We Go Into The Wild Pale Yonder”
- “ZA/UM”
Silent Hill (franchise)
Silent Hill has an excellent catalog of music. The soundtracks composed for this franchise offer listeners a captivating experience that will evoke a wide range of emotions. For example, songs like ‘Room of Angel’ call forth feelings of sadness, while others like ‘You’re Not Here’ ignite a sense of energy and vitality.
Songs that I love:
- “Not Tomorrow” (Silent Hill 1)
- “Wishful Thinking” (Silent Hill 2)
- “Silent Hill” (Silent Hill 1)
- “I Want Love” (Silent Hill 3)
- “Theme of Laura” (Silent Hill 2)
- “You’re Not Here” (Silent Hill 3)
- “Elle Theme” (Silent Hill Homecoming)
- “Waiting for You (Silent Hill 4: The Room)
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy has an exceptional score. Composed by Mahito Yokota and Koji Kondo, this soundtrack immerses listeners in a beautiful world of fantasy. From the epic orchestral pieces like ‘Catastrophe’ to the delicate melodies of ‘Luma’, each track contributes to the creation of a unique atmosphere.
Tracks that I love:
- ‘Overture’
- ‘Luma’
- ‘To the Gateway’
- ‘Into the Galaxy’
- ‘Comet Observatory (1)’
- ‘Space Junk Galaxy’
- ‘Comet Observatory (3)’
- ‘Sad Story’
- ‘Bowser’s Galaxy Reactor’
- ‘Dawn (A New Morning)’
- ‘Family’
Afterparty
The Afterparty soundtrack deserves its recognition. With its combination of underground elements and dark vibes, this album captures the essence of the game very well. Songs like ‘Hades Gonna Hate’ and ‘Schoolyard Stranglers’ contribute perfectly to the infernal theme of Afterparty, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Tracks that I love:
- ‘Hades Gonna Hate’
- ‘Your Own Personal Demon’
- ‘Schoolyard Strangler’
- ‘I Get Mine’
- ‘Dead Man’
- ‘Metamurder’
- ‘Unmarked Grave 2’
- ‘Sateness’
- ‘Hearse Chaser’
Oxenfree
The soundtrack of Oxenfree is simply perfect. This score was carefully designed to immerse listeners in an ethereal atmosphere that is hard to describe. With songs like ‘Epiphany Fields’ and ‘Towhee Grove’, the music of this game stands out for its delicate sounds and subtle melodies that will take players to another world.
Tracks that I love:
- ‘Epiphany Fields’
- ‘Towhee Grove’
- ‘Alsos’
- ‘Cold Comfort’
- ‘From the Leads’
- ‘Days Past’
- ‘The Beach, 7am’
Final thoughts
Now that you know some of the video game soundtracks that I love, there is something that I want to know. What are your favorite game soundtracks of all time? Is one of them on the list I just shared with you? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. There are no wrong answers!
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