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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Hexcells Infinite

Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

Price 4.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 01 Sep 2014

Lethal League

Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.

Price 11.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 27 Aug 2014

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou

The 14th entry of the the historical simulation series "Nobunaga's Ambition." Become a daimyō of the Warring States era, and unite the land! With "the creation of a new age" as the key concept, this title features beautifully recreated castle towns, dynamic battlefield action and dramatic event scenes.

Price 21.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 27 Aug 2014

The Journey Down: Chapter Two

Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Price 12.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 25 Aug 2014

See No Evil

See No Evil is a dark, isometric puzzle game about sound manipulation. A harsh fantasy where the willingly blind are hostile to the nonconformist. Sometimes, the world seems darker with your eyes open.

Price 0.99€
Rating 6.3
Release 25 Aug 2014

Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride

Enter an enchanting world of legends and magic, where your destiny was written in blood and whispers of true love.

Price 14.79€
Rating 9.1
Release 21 Aug 2014

Shadowgate

Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 21 Aug 2014

Mountain

Existential Nature Simulation

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 18 Aug 2014

Platypus

The vast continent-spanning city of Collosatropolis has finally reached the limits of its expansion. Tall buildings cover every available space. The air is thick with smoke and poisonous chemicals. Parking is a nightmare

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 15 Aug 2014

Morphopolis

Morphopolis is about transformation and discovery. Morphopolis takes you on a puzzle adventure through a fantastical insect world. Starting as an aphid grub, you embark on an epic journey of metamorphosis toward your spawning ground.

Price -50% 1.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 14 Aug 2014

Ultra Street Fighter® IV

The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.

Price 27.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 07 Aug 2014

Orbital Gear

Orbital Gear is a fast paced sidescroller shooter where you utilize the gravitation of celestial objects to give you momentum through space. Arm your Mech with two of the twelve different weapons and destroy your enemies.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.0
Release 07 Aug 2014

MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!

Price -70% 3.74€
Rating 6.4
Release 05 Aug 2014

Lovely Planet

A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!

Price -83% 1.00€
Rating 8.7
Release 31 Jul 2014

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

Price -67% 5.33€
Rating 9.1
Release 29 Jul 2014

Rodina

A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 28 Jul 2014

Gods Will Be Watching

Gods Will Be Watching is a minimalistic “point and click thriller” centered on despair, commitment, and sacrifice as players face intriguing puzzles and tough decisions that will affect their entire crew’s wellbeing.

Price -87% 1.25€
Rating 6.9
Release 24 Jul 2014

Terrorhedron Tower Defense

Terrorhedron is the 3D, cooperative tower defense game for the PC. Unmatched challenge and complexity is introduced to the genre through 3 dimensional gameplay, micro-strategy through programmable turrets and 'edge of seat' gameplay is extended to multiplayer with up to 8 players online co-op.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 24 Jul 2014

OlliOlli

OlliOlli mixes addictive one-life gameplay with over 120 tricks and grinds across 50 deviously crafted levels, 250 Challenges, Spots Mode and Daily Grind.

Price -34% 8.50€
Rating 7.5
Release 22 Jul 2014

Freedom Planet

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Price 13.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 21 Jul 2014

Sokobond

Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.8
Release 21 Jul 2014

Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 15 Jul 2014

Super Panda Adventures

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 14 Jul 2014

9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek

Save your missing friend and reveal the corruption of the town’s citizens to stop an evil plot to bring the evil Snake God back to our world.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.6
Release 10 Jul 2014

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 15th 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 417,573 reviews of which 389,871 were positive and 27,702 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 19,351 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
389,871
27,702

19,351
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 411,552 reviews of which 399,360 were positive and 12,192 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 5,977 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
399,360
12,192

5,977
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 241,010 reviews of which 222,669 were positive and 18,341 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 3,742 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
222,669
18,341

3,742
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 great soundtrack game developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 101,178 reviews of which 97,765 were positive and 3,413 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,617 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
97,765
3,413

3,617
players

5. 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 203,850 reviews of which 185,778 were positive and 18,072 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 3,169 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.0
185,778
18,072

3,169
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 183,450 reviews of which 176,695 were positive and 6,755 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,875 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
176,695
6,755

2,875
players

7. DOOM

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression. DOOM is a fps, gore and action game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 12th 2016 has received 204,580 reviews of which 195,370 were positive and 9,210 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,073 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.4
195,370
9,210

2,073
players

8. 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 144,654 reviews of which 138,812 were positive and 5,842 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 1,953 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
138,812
5,842

1,953
players

9. 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 58,806 reviews of which 51,869 were positive and 6,937 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,749 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
8.7
51,869
6,937

1,749
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 119,215 reviews of which 116,195 were positive and 3,020 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 1,473 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.6
116,195
3,020

1,473
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 15th 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 1,228 reviews of which 1,059 were positive and 169 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
169

-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 1,144 reviews of which 965 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
965
179

-95% 39.99€ 1.99€

3. 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 8,050 reviews of which 6,858 were positive and 1,192 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in great soundtrack games.
8.3
6,858
1,192

-92% 16.63€ 1.33€

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 2,831 reviews of which 2,631 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
2,631
200

-91% 20.78€ 1.87€

5. Aaero

Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack. Aaero is a indie, action and music game developed and published by Mad Fellows. Released on April 11th 2017 has received 913 reviews of which 759 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 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.
7.9
759
154

-91% 13.00€ 1.17€

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 713 reviews of which 659 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
659
54

-90% 14.70€ 1.47€

7. 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. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
7.4
5,433
1,718

-90% 15.30€ 1.53€

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 1,697 reviews of which 1,228 were positive and 469 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 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
1,228
469

-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 65,973 reviews of which 62,104 were positive and 3,869 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
62,104
3,869

-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 2,572 were positive and 259 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
2,572
259

-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 15th 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 224 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

224
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 75,343 reviews of which 71,444 were positive and 3,899 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 223, this great soundtrack game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.3
71,444
3,899

223
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 36,354 reviews of which 31,348 were positive and 5,006 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 132, this great soundtrack game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free great soundtrack games on Steam.
8.5
31,348
5,006

132
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 5,199 reviews of which 4,527 were positive and 672 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
4,527
672

40
players

5. 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 6,508 reviews of which 6,222 were positive and 286 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.2
6,222
286

4
players

6. 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 7,140 reviews of which 6,946 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.4
6,946
194

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 5,442 reviews of which 5,148 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
5,148
294

2
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 433 reviews of which 427 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
427
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