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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Awkward Dimensions Redux

They may be awkward dimensions, but they're my dreams...

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 21 Oct 2016

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Price 59.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 20 Oct 2016

Karma. Incarnation 1

This multi-award winning adventure game explores a love story between two beautiful souls through ingenious humour, mind bending puzzles and a bizarre, hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation style.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 19 Oct 2016

Delicious! Pretty Girls Mahjong Solitaire

The Pretty Girls are back and they're delicious! Check out an upgraded version of Zoo's top selling Mahjong Solitaire with 8 new girls and a candy flavored theme. Match tile pairs to reveal a Pretty Girl in a sexy outfit hiding underneath. As you clear stages, the girls get more and more delicious!

Price -51% 0.49€
Rating 8.2
Release 14 Oct 2016

DoDonPachi Resurrection

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Price -65% 10.14€
Rating 9.0
Release 13 Oct 2016

Eventide 2: The Sorcerers Mirror

Discover the magic of slavdom!

Price 14.79€
Rating 7.4
Release 13 Oct 2016

Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi

Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.

Price 5.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 13 Oct 2016

Escape the Game

Kevin is fed up with his game. Follow him in this atmospheric, dark and funny journey and fulfil his dreams. Is it even possible to escape?

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 13 Oct 2016

GoNNER

GoNNER is a tough as hell procedurally-generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements, following the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world - a giant landbound whale named Sally - by searching for just the right trinket in the deep and dark places nearby.

Price -84% 1.60€
Rating 7.8
Release 12 Oct 2016

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Price -87% 2.65€
Rating 8.2
Release 11 Oct 2016

BLUE REVOLVER

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!

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 11 Oct 2016

Thumper

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 10 Oct 2016

Scrap Garden - The Day Before

A new chapter of charming 3D platformer about the little rusty robot C4N who unwittingly finds himself in the midst of momentous events in Robo Land. In order to solve the new riddle, Canny will once again need to run and jump a lot, solve puzzles, and fight against enemies who are much bigger and stronger than he is.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 07 Oct 2016

BUTCHER

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.2
Release 05 Oct 2016

Aragami

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.8
Release 04 Oct 2016

MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies (Neptunia)

Zombies have invaded Gamicademi, and now it's up to Blanc and friends to school them! Take them out with crazy combos in this hack 'n' slash with a tag-team in single player, or complete special missions with up to 3 other players with online play!

Price 12.49€
Rating 8.4
Release 03 Oct 2016

Masquerada: Songs and Shadows

Masquerada is a single-player tactical RPG set in a Renaissance-inspired city of magic, where real-time combat can be paused to set up elemental combos powered by Venetian-styled masks. Come for gorgeous hand-drawn art; stay for the rich lore & a thoughtful, fully-voiced tale of intrigue & tragedy.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 30 Sep 2016

Recursed

A puzzle game where the rooms are items and the items are rooms. Get to the goal by moving, rearranging and duplicating rooms and altering the structure of the world.

Price 7.79€
Rating 9.1
Release 30 Sep 2016

Wuppo: Definitive Edition

Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 29 Sep 2016

Giant Machines 2017

Take control over seven of the biggest industrial machines in the world. During the 14 mission campaign you will punch through the snows of Greenland, plow the steppes of Wyoming and travel all the way to sunny Florida. Your hard work will be completed by launching a space shuttle into space.

Price -83% 3.32€
Rating 6.9
Release 29 Sep 2016

Burly Men at Sea

A branching folktale misadventure about a trio of large, bearded fishermen. Shape a custom tale that begins again where it ends, through waters where lurk creatures from Scandinavian folklore.

Price -68% 3.08€
Rating 6.1
Release 29 Sep 2016

Particle Fleet: Emergence

Build and design your own fleets and stand opposed to the Particulate in this physics/strategy/RTS/fleet hybrid. Build partially destructible and self repairing ships that interact with enemies less controlled by some scripted logic and more driven by a real time massive physics particle simulation.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 29 Sep 2016

Quantum Break

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other.

Price -80% 7.39€
Rating 8.4
Release 29 Sep 2016

Princess Maker 2 Refine

Princess Maker 2 Refine is a life simulation game which you play as a father of a girl, who had descended from the star. You have 8 years to raise your daughter from age 10 to 18 – your daughter will grow into her adulthood through various experiences.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 28 Sep 2016

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 06th 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 18,081 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
387,347
27,443

18,081
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 6,675 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

6,675
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 4,799 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

4,799
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 4,193 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

4,193
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 2,493 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

2,493
players

6. 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 1,954 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
176,124
6,728

1,954
players

7. 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 1,802 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.0
185,378
18,026

1,802
players

8. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game! GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is a fighting, 2d fighter and great soundtrack game developed and published by Arc System Works. Released on June 11th 2021 has received 58,645 reviews of which 51,732 were positive and 6,913 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,566 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
8.7
51,732
6,913

1,566
players

9. 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 1,561 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.6
258,340
8,719

1,561
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 1,490 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

1,490
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 06th 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 1,058 were positive and 168 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
1,058
168

-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 7,151 reviews of which 5,433 were positive and 1,718 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
5,433
1,718

-93% 15.14€ 1.06€

4. Rebel Galaxy

Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe. Rebel Galaxy is a space, open world and sci-fi game developed and published by Double Damage Games. Released on October 20th 2015 has received 8,048 reviews of which 6,857 were positive and 1,191 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.3
6,857
1,191

-92% 16.63€ 1.33€

5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.9
2,627
200

-91% 20.78€ 1.87€

6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.7
656
54

-90% 14.70€ 1.47€

7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.6
2,530
310

-90% 4.99€ 0.49€

8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
7.0
1,226
470

-90% 10.00€ 1.00€

9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
9.3
61,945
3,861

-89% 14.82€ 1.63€

10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.7
2,573
258

-89% 27.00€ 2.97€

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 06th 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 168,888 reviews of which 162,457 were positive and 6,431 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 264 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
162,457
6,431

264
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 254, 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

254
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 113, 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

113
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

43
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 7,134 reviews of which 6,940 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
6,940
194

4
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

2
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 5,440 reviews of which 5,146 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
5,146
294

1
players

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