The Great Soundtrack Zone

Games known for memorable music, strong scoring, or standout licensed tracks.

Latest Standouts

Recent releases that landed well, newest first, filtered to games with enough reviews to trust the score.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Players say: Fly as a combat pilot through a cinematic war campaign, dogfighting, striking targets, and directing your squadron. Players like: Campaign And Story · Music And Sound · Aircraft And Sky Visuals ·
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Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons. Experience a breathtaking campaign filled with high-stakes missions, hard choices, and deep squad connections.

In Falsus - Players say: Follow five high-school girls drawn into a government program through a visual novel, mouse-and-keyboard rhythm battles, and card puzzles. Players like: Music and song selection are frequently praised for their range and quality. · The unusual, challenging rhythm gameplay appeals to players who enjoy learning its keyboard-and-mouse controls. · Players praise the visual-novel presentation, voice work, characters, or story; opinions on the writing and pacing vary. ·
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In a world bound by truths: connect. In Falsus is a mesmerizing rhythm game tied to an intricate card system brought together through a layered narrative. Taking place in a near-future world, traverse an atmospheric soundscape through the eyes of 5 interconnected protagonists.

Brigador Killers - Players say: Lead an insurgent cell through on-foot and vehicle raids, salvaging weapons and parts to build an arsenal against corporate forces. Players like: Electronic Soundtrack · World and Writing · Loot-to-Arsenal Progression ·
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Isometric insurgent simulator. Fight on foot and in vehicles, build and steal a private arsenal and bring the war home to the businessmen who started it all in this continuation of the Brigador saga.

Theropods - Outsmart hungry dinosaurs and bloodthirsty barbarians in a wordless point-and-click adventure through a prehistoric world, with a sci-fi twist. Handcrafted with love, down to the last pixel.
MOLDRISE - Players say: A foot infection drives you up a 30-floor apartment block, where you barter, scavenge, and learn from each failed climb. Players like: Oppressive Building Atmosphere · Knowledge-Based Progression · Distinctive Visuals and Sound ·
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It started in your foot. Now it’s in your head. All that remains is the command: GO UP. Meet strange neighbors. Make bad trades. Every ascent teaches you what you should have done differently.

Melody's Escape 2 - Run to the rhythm of your own music library! Melody is back, with vastly improved audio analysis algorithms. Each MP3 creates a unique obstacle course synchronized to the beat and the intensity of your music.
Angel Clicker - It's Heaven vs. Hell in the annual Soul-Catching Contest...and there's an office-wide pizza party at stake! Angel Clicker is a short, relaxed incremental with (optional) rhythm elements. Build quirky buildings, collect divine resources, get attacked by aliens, and... Go on a date?!
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Apr 15, 2026
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People of Note - In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where each battle is a musical performance with evolving combat conditions and genre-bending mashup attacks!

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Battle Ram - Players say: Guide a lab-created ram with your mouse, ramming robots and dodging projectile barrages across lethal arenas. Players like: Unusual Ram Premise · Colorful Hand-Drawn Art · Challenging Arcade Action ·
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Battle Ram - an experiment of scientists developed in a secret laboratory, a powerful creature against robots, who will win?

Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry - Players say: Out-of-time Larry explores the modern world, solves point-and-click puzzles, and dates through an app to get closer to Faith. Players like: Crude, Absurd Humor · Classic Larry Nostalgia · Colorful Hand-Drawn Art ·
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My new adventure takes me from the end of the ’80s directly into the 21st century and wow, how the world has changed! While my view of the world and women from way back in the 1980s collides with modern reality, I’m all set to date my way across the modern world!

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Nov 7, 2018
86% 👍
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CPU Invaders - Players say: Defend your computer from invading enemies in a desktop-overlay shooter, dodging attacks and clearing ten stages. Players like: Desktop Overlay · Quick Arcade Sessions · Challenging Stages ·
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Invaders are living inside your computer. You shouldn't let that happen! Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! CPU Invaders overlaps the game itself with your computer screen.

Slash It - Players say: In a colorful 2D arcade, match shapes and hit timed letter and number prompts across six modes that grow faster. Players like: Simple Arcade Challenge · Six Mode Variety · Short Play Sessions ·
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Slash It is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to match shapes, press letters and numbers in the right time and direction.

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Dec 17, 2016
85% 👍
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Cube Runner - Players say: Guide an automatically moving cube through 3D platforming levels, jumping hazards, shooting blocks, and shifting gravity or dimensions. Players like: Brief Play Sessions · Manageable Challenge · Easy Achievements ·
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Cube Runner is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers.

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Dec 13, 2016
82% 👍
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Neon Space - Players say: Guide a small ship through 50 neon obstacle levels, solving route puzzles and using slow and blink abilities to earn medals. Players like: Precision Challenges · Slow And Blink · Neon Visuals ·
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Neon Space is a fun and simple but at the same time highly addictive game.

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May 12, 2016
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Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial - Players say: As Erza, a demon-bound warrior, battle through tower stages, gather upgrades, and defeat bosses to earn a Hunter's License. Players like: Colorful Visual Style · Enjoyable Combat · Fluid Character Movement ·
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Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

The Blind Prophet - Players say: As apostle Bartholomeus, investigate demonic corruption in Rotbork through hand-drawn point-and-click exploration, puzzles, and dialogue. Players like: Distinctive Comic Art · Atmospheric Soundtrack · Immersive Dark Setting ·
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A point'n'Click adventure game. Resolve mysteries and fight the Great Evil.

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Feb 5, 2020
87% 👍
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Everything - Players say: Shift from animals and objects to atoms and galaxies in an open-ended sandbox of exploration, transformation, and philosophical audio. Players like: Scale-Shifting Exploration · Alan Watts Recordings · Relaxing Atmosphere ·
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Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.

.hack//G.U. Last Recode - Players say: As Haseo hunts Tri-Edge inside a fictional MMO, explore keyword-unlocked dungeons, fight in real time, and follow a four-volume story. Players like: Story and Characters · Fake MMO World · Atmospheric Soundtrack ·
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.hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection.

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Nov 3, 2017
87% 👍
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Splasher - Players say: A factory worker uses colored paint to cross Inkorp’s traps, rescue fellow workers, and challenge the factory boss in a precision platformer. Players like: Paint-Based Movement · Clever Level Design · Speedrun Mastery ·
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Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.

NeuroVoider - Players say: Pilot a brain-driven robot through procedurally generated stages, shooting enemies and swapping gear alone or in local co-op. Players like: Synth Soundtrack · Robot Customization · Local Co-op ·
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NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.

Hidden Gems

Well-liked but under-played: strong scores, small review counts.

Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers - Players say: Play as Touhou characters in a rhythm-action adventure, moving to the beat to dodge bullet patterns and fight through stages. Players like: Cute Character Art · Catchy Touhou Remixes · Rhythm-Danmaku Blend ·
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Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.

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Sep 28, 2022
100% 👍
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DEVIL BLADE REBOOT - Players say: Pilot a fighter through a vertical-scrolling shoot-'em-up, dodging attacks and risking close-range kills to boost your score. Players like: Approachable Difficulty · Pixel-Art Presentation · High-Energy Soundtrack ·
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An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

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May 23, 2024
99% 👍
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Tales From Off-Peak City Vol. 1 - Players say: Help pizza-maker Caetano with deliveries while pursuing his old saxophone through a surreal, secret-filled city corner. Players like: Surreal City Setting · Jazz Soundtrack · Secrets to Find ·
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On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?

Sunshine Heavy Industries - Welcome to Sunshine Heavy Industries! As the new spaceship engineer, solve increasingly tricky design puzzles with your own personal style. Manage customer demands, juggle budget and ship performance, and survive the questionable decision making skills of your business partner.
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Aug 17, 2021
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BLUE REVOLVER - Players say: Pilot Mae through five bullet-filled stages, dodging enemy fire, fighting bosses, and using special weapons to survive and score. Players like: Satisfying Scoring · Energetic Soundtrack · Beginner-Friendly Options ·
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Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell - Players say: Two children flee a cruel orphanage with a fairy’s promise of happiness, then find something unsettling in a land for kids. Players like: Fairy-Tale Artwork · Memorable Soundtrack · Emotional Story ·
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Written in the style of a children’s book, Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell is a Cinematic Novel about two children named Mhakna and Sebiarno that escape the wretched Mullbear Orphanage with the help of a Fairy named Bell, who promises eternal happiness as long as they agree to never grow up.

Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER - - Players say: Lead Reimu or Marisa through Gensokyo’s incidents in a grid-based tactics RPG where danmaku shapes each battle. Players like: Interwoven Touhou Story · Tactical Boss Battles · Distinctive Character Builds ·
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Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.

Kanon - Players say: Back in a snowy town, a schoolboy reconnects with old friends and makes choices that shape branching visual-novel stories. Players like: Memorable Soundtrack · Winter Town Atmosphere · Emotional Character Routes ·
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A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)

Quell - An enchanting game of logic and relaxation.
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May 14, 2015
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Nightmare Frames - Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself.
Judero - A handmade action/adventure game based on the rich folklore of the Scottish Borders.
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Sep 16, 2024
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Top Rated

Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.

A Short Hike - Players say: Guide Claire, a bird visiting Hawk Peak Provincial Park, as she explores, gathers golden feathers, and climbs toward the summit. Players like: Relaxing Atmosphere · Rewarding Exploration · Satisfying Gliding ·
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Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Grimm's Hollow - Players say: As Lavender searches the afterlife for her brother, explore haunted caves, reap ghosts in timed RPG battles, and shape multiple endings. Players like: Emotional Short Story · Charming Pixel Art · Memorable Characters ·
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A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

Steam Engine Simulator - Players say: Operate a miniature steam engine by balancing heat, water, and pressure, then tune its output or power a city in optional DLC. Players like: Hands-On Engine Tuning · Learning Steam Mechanics · Realistic Machine Physics ·
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The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

planetarian HD - Players say: In a rain-soaked post-apocalypse, a scavenger meets a planetarium robot and helps restore its broken star projector. Players like: Emotional Story · Yumemi's Character · Atmospheric Soundtrack ·
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planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats!, and Summer Pockets.

Dialtown: Phone Dating Sim - Players say: In a town of object-headed residents, pursue romance, explore Dialtown, and make choices across a surreal visual novel. Players like: Unpredictable Comedy · Memorable Characters · Surprising Story Depth ·
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If you've ever wanted to romantically pursue a phone, then hot DARN, do I have just the game for you.

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Feb 14, 2022
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The Void Rains Upon Her Heart - Players say: Guide an alien girl through a side-scrolling bullet-hell boss rush, choosing fights and earning gifts that power each run. Players like: Distinctive Boss Battles · Satisfying Unlock Progression · Flexible Difficulty Options ·
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Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!

Hades - Players say: Fight through the Underworld as Zagreus, combining mythic weapons and Olympian boons while each escape attempt moves his story forward. Players like: Combat And Builds · Story And Characters · Art And Music ·
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Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition - Players say: Build a lane-by-lane plant defense against invading zombies, adapting your lineup to changing lawns and enemy types. Players like: Accessible Strategy · Varied Challenges · Memorable Music ·
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Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

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May 5, 2009
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DELTARUNE - Players say: Guide Kris and friends through a strange parallel world, exploring chapter-based adventures and fighting or sparing foes. Players like: Memorable Soundtrack · Lively Characters · Emotional Story ·
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Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-5 are available now, with more planned as free updates!

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Jun 4, 2025
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Katana ZERO - Players say: As katana-wielding assassin Zero, plan lethal 2D missions, bend time through deadly fights, and piece together your past. Players like: Satisfying Fast Combat · Memorable Soundtrack · Intriguing Story ·
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Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Pizza Tower - Players say: Race through a cartoon tower as pizza-shop owner Peppino, smashing foes, collecting toppings, and escaping levels on a timer. Players like: Fast, Fluid Movement · Energetic Soundtrack · Expressive Cartoon Art ·
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Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

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Jan 26, 2023
98% 👍
of 72k