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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Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities.

Price -50% 18.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 16 Jan 2018

Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode 1

What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.4
Release 12 Jan 2018

A Raven Monologue

A Raven Monologue is a short experimental silent story about a raven that does not know how to croak and his relationship with the people in the town.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 11 Jan 2018

永远消失的幻想乡 ~ The Disappearing of Gensokyo

"The Disappearing of Gensokyo" is a Touhou Project doujin game from MyACG Studio, a Chinese doujin game fan circle. We have re-imagined Touhou as an ARPG, creating this "Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG". We hope this game will be a good experience for those who are both new and knowledgeable of Touhou!

Price -85% 1.64€
Rating 8.1
Release 11 Jan 2018

Long Live Santa!

Santa is dead. Now the remaining bearded men of the Norwegian wilderness must fight to the death. Will you be the next Santa, or die in the snow? Punch, slice, outwit your way to a fulfilling new seasonal job in this online PvP third-person fighter!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 19 Dec 2017

Gorogoa

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Price -70% 4.13€
Rating 9.5
Release 14 Dec 2017

TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2

STREWTH! It's time to go back Down Under with this fully remastered version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue. Rang, bite, smash and glide your way around the Australian Outback and stop the evil machinations of the diabolical BOSS CASS in this open world adventure.

Price 13.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 12 Dec 2017

Okami HD

Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.

Price -50% 9.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 12 Dec 2017

Ukrainian ball in search of gas

You play as a man turned into a ball and you need to steal all the gas from the forest at all costs.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 08 Dec 2017

Umineko: Golden Fantasia

The tag-team fighting game based on the original "Umineko When They Cry" series, finally released on Steam, in English and with improved rollback netplay!

Price 22.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 08 Dec 2017

Tokyo Xanadu eX+

Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.

Price -81% 10.56€
Rating 8.2
Release 08 Dec 2017

SpellForce 3 Reforced

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Price -82% 7.05€
Rating 7.5
Release 07 Dec 2017

Opus Magnum

Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!

Price 19.50€
Rating 9.4
Release 07 Dec 2017

Project Rhombus

Project Rhombus is a rhythm-based casual action game that combines exciting electronic music with stylish flat design. Hold on as long as possible, blocking the oncoming arrows moving to the beat.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 07 Dec 2017

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

A game I made for a certain kind of person. To hurt them.

Price 6.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 06 Dec 2017

Nine Parchments

Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!

Price -89% 2.21€
Rating 7.5
Release 05 Dec 2017

Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅹ," which was released in 2004 as the 10th game in the series. In this release, the all-officer playable advances.

Price -50% 13.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 05 Dec 2017

STAR OCEAN™ - THE LAST HOPE -™ 4K & Full HD Remaster

Explore the galaxy on your quest, make allies and enemies among the alien races you encounter, and uncover a danger so great that it threatens all of creation.

Price -70% 6.29€
Rating 6.8
Release 28 Nov 2017

Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn

Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn is a first person horror game heavily inspired by Swedish folklore and the Nordic mythology to create the nightmares that's been haunting Swedish children for many generations.

Price -79% 3.08€
Rating 8.0
Release 27 Nov 2017

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®

CAPTURE, CUSTOMISE AND EVOLVE! Embark on a magical journey with siblings Reynn and Lann as they explore the vast land of Grymoire to rediscover their past and save the future.

Price 24.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 21 Nov 2017

Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs

This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.

Price 27.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 17 Nov 2017

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Take on Duelists around the world with "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"! Step into a world that crosses dimensions and connects all Duelists. In Duel World, any location transforms into a Duel Field where heated Duels unfold!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 16 Nov 2017

Tower 57

Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets.

Price 11.99€
Rating 6.2
Release 16 Nov 2017

Outcast - Second Contact

Outcast – Second Contact is the complete remake of the cult title which sparked the open world, action-adventure genre. Take off on an exploration of Adelpha, an alien world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where your heroic journey places the fate of two worlds in your hands.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 14 Nov 2017

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