Best Great Soundtrack Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated great soundtrack games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free great soundtrack games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Shape of the World
A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.
Just Shapes & Beats
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Yoku's Island Express
Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Warstone TD
Warstone is a Tower Defense game, with RPG, Strategy, and even city building elements. Detailed Hi-res graphics and beautiful illustrations combine with a deep storyline to draw you into the world.
Fox Hime Zero
Yan, a student of natural history, encounters a cute and mysterious girl with fox ears while conducting routine scientific research at a remote observation cabin. This might be a "blessing" for the intrepid in the golden age of geographical discovery...
Ancestors Legacy
Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.
The Mercury Man
The Mercury Man is an isometric game in the action genre with some adventure elements. It is set in the far grim dark future of its unique sci-fi world.
FRAMED Collection
Rearrange the panels of an animated comic book to craft the story of a noir-styled spy adventure in the FRAMED Collection--a compilation of the multi-award winning puzzle games FRAMED and FRAMED 2.
The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence
"A Requiem for Innocence" is a companion to the visual novel "The House in Fata Morgana." It tells the tale of a young man dragged down by his ambitions and a girl both worshiped as a saint and maligned as a witch. For them, there is no happily ever after.
Noel the Mortal Fate S1-7
This is a story about the revenge of a girl who lost her arms and legs to a devil... Noel The Mortal Fate is a charismatic adventure game, now available worldwide on Steam in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese with seasons 1 - 7 available now in one package.
Horizon Chase Turbo
Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.
Omensight: Definitive Edition
Omensight is an Action Murder Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition
The ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection! Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode!
STEINS;GATE 0
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Basingstoke
Basingstoke is a tense rogue-like that mixes stealth and arcade action. Explore the smouldering ruins of Basingstoke, a world of reanimated undead and ferocious alien monsters. Scavenge as you go, crafting equipment to help you in your mission: escape Basingstoke!
Monster Prom
You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.
39 Days to Mars
Embark on the 19th century's most unreliable spaceship in this 2 player couch co-op adventure. 39 Days to Mars is a unique game designed to be played with a friend, where both players have important roles in the expedition. Solo players are aided by the computer-controlled ship's cat.Most played great soundtrack games on Steam
Take a look at the top great soundtrack games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 05th 2025.
1. Geometry Dash
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer! Geometry Dash is a difficult, music and level editor game developed and published by RobTop Games. Released on December 22nd 2014 has received 414,790 reviews of which 387,347 were positive and 27,443 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played great soundtrack game, thanks to its 20,143 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
387,347
27,443
20,143
players
2. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. Hollow Knight is a metroidvania, souls-like and platformer game developed and published by Team Cherry. Released on February 24th 2017 has received 409,900 reviews of which 397,764 were positive and 12,136 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 8,529 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among great soundtrack games based on player count.
9.6
397,764
12,136
8,529
players
3. Halo: The Master Chief Collection
The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience. Halo: The Master Chief Collection is a great soundtrack, fps and classic game developed by 343 Industries, Splash Damage, Ruffian Games, Bungie and Saber Interactive and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on December 03rd 2019 has received 240,453 reviews of which 222,169 were positive and 18,284 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 6,831 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among great soundtrack games based on player count.
9.1
222,169
18,284
6,831
players
4. Persona 5 Royal
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is a jrpg, story rich and turn-based combat game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 100,454 reviews of which 97,086 were positive and 3,368 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 5,115 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
97,086
3,368
5,115
players
5. Devil May Cry 5
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for. Devil May Cry 5 is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 07th 2019 has received 143,793 reviews of which 137,966 were positive and 5,827 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,122 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
137,966
5,827
3,122
players
6. DOOM Eternal
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you. DOOM Eternal is a fps, action and gore game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 203,404 reviews of which 185,378 were positive and 18,026 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 2,249 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.0
185,378
18,026
2,249
players
7. Cuphead
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Cuphead is a difficult, cartoon and co-op game developed and published by Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.. Released on September 29th 2017 has received 182,852 reviews of which 176,124 were positive and 6,728 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,188 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
176,124
6,728
2,188
players
8. Undertale
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone. Undertale is a great soundtrack, story rich and choices matter game developed and published by tobyfox. Released on September 15th 2015 has received 267,059 reviews of which 258,340 were positive and 8,719 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,908 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.6
258,340
8,719
1,908
players
9. Devil May Cry HD Collection
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection! Devil May Cry HD Collection is a action, hack and slash and difficult game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 15,915 reviews of which 14,741 were positive and 1,174 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,827 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.0
14,741
1,174
1,827
players
10. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain. Celeste is a precision platformer, difficult and pixel graphics game developed by Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games and Ltd. and published by Maddy Makes Games Inc.. Released on January 25th 2018 has received 118,673 reviews of which 115,663 were positive and 3,010 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,814 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.6
115,663
3,010
1,814
players
Best deals on great soundtrack games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of great soundtrack games available on Steam right now, updated on May 05th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted great soundtrack games.
1. Slash It
Slash It is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to match shapes, press letters and numbers in the right time and direction. Slash It is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 17th 2016 has received 1,226 reviews of which 1,059 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for great soundtrack category.
8.2
1,059
167
-95%
39.99€
1.99€
2. Cube Runner
Cube Runner is a 3d action platformer that's simple to learn, exciting to play, and deep enough to challenge even the greatest gamers. Cube Runner is a casual, indie and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on December 13th 2016 has received 1,143 reviews of which 964 were positive and 179 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in great soundtrack games.
8.0
964
179
-95%
39.99€
1.99€
3. The Flame in the Flood
A rogue-like river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators. The Flame in the Flood is a survival, adventure and action roguelike game developed by The Molasses Flood and published by CD PROJEKT RED. Released on February 24th 2016 has received 7,146 reviews of which 5,430 were positive and 1,716 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in great soundtrack games.
7.4
5,430
1,716
-93%
15.14€
1.06€
4. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a platformer, metroidvania and female protagonist game developed and published by WayForward. Released on April 23rd 2015 has received 2,827 reviews of which 2,627 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.9
2,627
200
-91%
20.78€
1.87€
5. Anarcute
Anarcute is a rampaging riot simulator, combining adorable aesthetics with huge-scale chaos, colourful destruction and crowd-beat’em all gameplay! Anarcute is a cute, action and indie game developed by Anarteam and published by Anarteam and Plug In Digital. Released on July 12th 2016 has received 710 reviews of which 656 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.7
656
54
-90%
14.70€
1.47€
6. UBERMOSH
UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit. UBERMOSH is a cyberpunk, pixel graphics and action game developed and published by Walter Machado. Released on August 13th 2015 has received 2,840 reviews of which 2,530 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.6
2,530
310
-90%
4.99€
0.49€
7. Bionic Commando
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for... Bionic Commando is a action, adventure and third person game developed and published by Capcom. Released on July 28th 2009 has received 1,696 reviews of which 1,226 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
7.0
1,226
470
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
8. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is a great soundtrack, gore and pixel graphics game developed by Dennaton Games and published by Devolver Digital. Released on March 10th 2015 has received 65,806 reviews of which 61,945 were positive and 3,861 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
9.3
61,945
3,861
-89%
14.82€
1.63€
9. BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel. BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend is a anime, fighting and 2d fighter game developed by Arc System Works and published by H2 Interactive Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 02nd 2016 has received 2,831 reviews of which 2,573 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.7
2,573
258
-89%
27.00€
2.97€
10. Silence
Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey. Silence is a adventure, point & click and story rich game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on November 15th 2016 has received 2,591 reviews of which 2,184 were positive and 407 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.1
2,184
407
-89%
20.00€
2.20€
Free great soundtrack games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play great soundtrack games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 05th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play great soundtrack games.
1. Life is Strange - Episode 1
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future. Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a story rich, choices matter and great soundtrack game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 168,817 reviews of which 162,389 were positive and 6,428 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 304 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.5
162,389
6,428
304
players
2. Everlasting Summer
Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam! Everlasting Summer is a visual novel, story rich and free to play game developed and published by Soviet Games. Released on November 19th 2014 has received 75,303 reviews of which 71,409 were positive and 3,894 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 268, this great soundtrack game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.3
71,409
3,894
268
players
3. Life is Strange 2
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges. Life is Strange 2 is a choices matter, story rich and adventure game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and Square Enix. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 36,277 reviews of which 31,281 were positive and 4,996 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 201, this great soundtrack game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free great soundtrack games on Steam.
8.5
31,281
4,996
201
players
4. Killer Instinct
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks. Killer Instinct is a fighting, action and multiplayer game developed by Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on September 27th 2017 has received 5,180 reviews of which 4,510 were positive and 670 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
8.4
4,510
670
62
players
5. Star Fetchers
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories Star Fetchers is a indie, action and free to play game developed and published by Svavelstickan. Released on January 17th 2020 has received 7,122 reviews of which 6,928 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.4
6,928
194
5
players
6. Neon Beats
Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels! Neon Beats is a free to play, rhythm and music game developed and published by OKYO GAMES. Released on May 03rd 2019 has received 6,504 reviews of which 6,218 were positive and 286 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.2
6,218
286
5
players
7. OLDTV
Can you think twice in under a second? OLDTV is a free to play, great soundtrack and fast-paced game developed and published by Creability. Released on July 15th 2017 has received 5,438 reviews of which 5,144 were positive and 294 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.1
5,144
294
8. Loop-Loop DX
Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself. Loop-Loop DX is a free to play, indie and action game developed and published by Alex Carpenter. Released on April 20th 2020 has received 434 reviews of which 428 were positive and 6 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.1
428
6
9. Griptape Backbone
A relaxing meditative and Zen like first person vaporwave skateboarding game. An interactive mixtape. Griptape Backbone is a indie, great soundtrack and skateboarding game developed and published by StevenHarmonGames. Released on May 05th 2017 has received 525 reviews of which 488 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
8.6
488
37