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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BEEP A combination of platforming with a gravity gun, BEEP is an amazing physics-platformer. Despite its friendly art style, this is a hardcore platformer in the truest sense.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 06 May 2011
Capsized Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives!

Price 9.75€
Rating 7.3
Release 29 Apr 2011
The Next BIG Thing The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Price -62% 1.94€
Rating 7.9
Release 21 Apr 2011
Sanctum You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.

Price -64% 3.60€
Rating 8.6
Release 15 Apr 2011
Dungeon Siege Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.

Price -92% 0.56€
Rating 7.9
Release 05 Apr 2011
LEGO® Star Wars™ III - The Clone Wars™ LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will allow fans to explore endlessly and laugh their way through the Star Wars galaxy in the most humorous, accessible and action-packed LEGO game to date.

Price 19.50€
Rating 9.2
Release 22 Mar 2011
Mafia II (Classic) Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...

Price 29.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 22 Mar 2011
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.

Price 29.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 22 Mar 2011
Assassin’s Creed® Brotherhood It’s time to join the Brotherhood.

Price -75% 3.74€
Rating 8.7
Release 17 Mar 2011
Post Apocalyptic Mayhem Battle up to five friends online in this over-the-top vehicular mayhem racer!

Price -93% 0.76€
Rating 8.0
Release 17 Mar 2011
Revenge of the Titans The ultimate mash-up of Real-time Strategy and Tower Defense!

Price 16.79€
Rating 7.8
Release 16 Mar 2011
Total War: SHOGUN 2 Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.

Price -90% 3.08€
Rating 8.9
Release 14 Mar 2011
Atom Zombie Smasher The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 14 Mar 2011
Sonic Adventure DX An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.

Price -72% 2.31€
Rating 8.9
Release 04 Mar 2011
Crazy Taxi Hey hey, come on over and have some fun with Crrrrrazy Taxi! Barrel through traffic packed streets, hurdle off parking garages, and Crazy Combo your way to Crazy Money in a wild frantic race to scare up the most fares. In Crazy Taxi, time is money, and only the Craziest Cabbies come out victorious.

Price 75.29€
Rating 8.3
Release 04 Mar 2011
SpaceChem Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!

Price -78% 2.18€
Rating 8.9
Release 02 Mar 2011
NightSky Nominated as a IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky is an ambient action-puzzle game that offers a gameplay experience unlike any other—cerebral challenges fill uniquely designed picturesque worlds. The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic physics to advance; each of these worlds is broken into different areas.

Price -95% 0.51€
Rating 8.4
Release 01 Mar 2011
BIT.TRIP RUNNER Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Price -89% 0.94€
Rating 8.3
Release 28 Feb 2011
The Sims™ 3 The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 27 Jan 2011
Bejeweled® 3 The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

Price 4.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 07 Dec 2010
STAR WARS™: The Force Unleashed™ II The Star Wars® Saga continues with Star Wars®: The Force Unleashed™ II, the highly anticipated sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever created.

Price 19.50€
Rating 6.3
Release 01 Dec 2010
Super Meat Boy The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Price -78% 3.11€
Rating 9.3
Release 30 Nov 2010
nail'd Constant sense of ultimate speed is your only companion, and fast reflexes and tactical skills are what stands between victory and defeat. Buy before Dec. 7 10AM PST and get 10% off.

Price -86% 0.74€
Rating 7.7
Release 30 Nov 2010
Call of Duty®: Black Ops The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.

Price 39.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 08 Nov 2010

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 June 16th 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 429,921 reviews of which 401,026 were positive and 28,895 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played great soundtrack game, thanks to its 26,819 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
401,026
28,895

26,819
players

2. DELTARUNE

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates! DELTARUNE is a story rich, great soundtrack and pixel graphics game developed and published by tobyfox. Released on June 04th 2025 has received 2,835 reviews of which 2,804 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 24,571 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among great soundtrack games based on player count.
9.4
2,804
31

24,571
players

3. 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 415,946 reviews of which 403,641 were positive and 12,305 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 6,194 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among great soundtrack games based on player count.
9.6
403,641
12,305

6,194
players

4. 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 242,067 reviews of which 223,635 were positive and 18,432 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 4,418 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.1
223,635
18,432

4,418
players

5. 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 103,144 reviews of which 99,657 were positive and 3,487 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,972 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
99,657
3,487

3,972
players

6. 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 272,932 reviews of which 264,082 were positive and 8,850 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 3,523 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.6
264,082
8,850

3,523
players

7. 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 146,133 reviews of which 140,260 were positive and 5,873 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,498 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
140,260
5,873

2,498
players

8. 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 186,835 reviews of which 179,894 were positive and 6,941 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,416 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
179,894
6,941

2,416
players

9. 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 206,026 reviews of which 187,807 were positive and 18,219 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,950 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.0
187,807
18,219

1,950
players

10. 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 59,382 reviews of which 52,377 were positive and 7,005 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,772 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
8.7
52,377
7,005

1,772
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 June 16th 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 1,231 reviews of which 1,060 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for great soundtrack category.
8.2
1,060
171

-99% 39.99€ 0.55€

2. Where the Water Tastes Like Wine

Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a Narrative-Adventure game about traveling, sharing stories, and surviving manifest destiny. Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a adventure, indie and story rich game developed by Dim Bulb Games and Serenity Forge and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on February 28th 2018 has received 1,613 reviews of which 1,227 were positive and 386 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in great soundtrack games.
7.3
1,227
386

-99% 19.99€ 0.37€

3. Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers

You are Tiny, a nerdy inventor, who tries to reclaim his most beloved possession - Grandpa's underpants! Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers is a indie, physics and platformer game developed and published by Black Pants Studio. Released on June 19th 2012 has received 4,111 reviews of which 3,766 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in great soundtrack games.
8.8
3,766
345

-98% 11.99€ 0.33€

4. RiME

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets. RiME is a adventure, puzzle and exploration game developed by Tequila Works and QLOC and published by Grey Box and Six Foot. Released on May 26th 2017 has received 5,079 reviews of which 4,585 were positive and 494 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.7
4,585
494

-98% 34.99€ 0.90€

5. Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection

In a world where magic and technology exist side by side, vampire princess Alwen must reclaim her ancestral castle and her magic alongside her unlikely ally, treasure hunter Ragna Valentine. They may make for an odd pair, but when they combine their talents, the sky’s the limit! Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection is a action, rpg and anime game developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc.. Released on October 31st 2017 has received 678 reviews of which 631 were positive and 47 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.7
631
47

-98% 19.99€ 0.47€

6. The Red Strings Club

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy. The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk, pixel graphics and story rich game developed by Deconstructeam and published by Devolver Digital. Released on January 22nd 2018 has received 12,839 reviews of which 12,057 were positive and 782 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
9.1
12,057
782

-97% 14.79€ 0.54€

7. DmC: Devil May Cry

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action. DmC: Devil May Cry is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed by Ninja Theory and published by Capcom. Released on January 24th 2013 has received 29,984 reviews of which 27,949 were positive and 2,035 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
9.1
27,949
2,035

-97% 29.99€ 0.91€

8. UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]

Pick one of 20 unique characters and fight your way through the dangers of the “Hollow Night”, and claim your victory over those who would get in your way. Experience intuitive and tight 2D fighter controls, with a splash of devastating combos and unique fighting styles to keep your appetite for battle sated! UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r] is a 2d fighter, fighting and action game developed by FRENCH-BREAD and published by Arc System Works. Released on August 20th 2018 has received 3,798 reviews of which 3,578 were positive and 220 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
9.1
3,578
220

-97% 33.99€ 1.19€

9. 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 2,853 reviews of which 2,653 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.9
2,653
200

-97% 19.99€ 0.68€

10. 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. Thumper is a rhythm, indie and action game developed and published by Drool. Released on October 10th 2016 has received 4,213 reviews of which 3,867 were positive and 346 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.8
3,867
346

-97% 19.99€ 0.75€

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 June 16th 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 169,201 reviews of which 162,769 were positive and 6,432 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 343 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
162,769
6,432

343
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 75,514 reviews of which 71,592 were positive and 3,922 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 320, this great soundtrack game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.3
71,592
3,922

320
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 36,634 reviews of which 31,616 were positive and 5,018 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 198, this great soundtrack game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free great soundtrack games on Steam.
8.5
31,616
5,018

198
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 5,237 reviews of which 4,559 were positive and 678 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
4,559
678

51
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 7,160 reviews of which 6,965 were positive and 195 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
6,965
195

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 by OKYO GAMES and published by OKYO GAMES and Dear Villagers. Released on May 03rd 2019 has received 6,508 reviews of which 6,221 were positive and 287 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
6,221
287

3
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 5,441 reviews of which 5,148 were positive and 293 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
293

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 526 reviews of which 489 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
8.7
489
37