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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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 3.99€
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 12.49€
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 -64% 5.72€
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 -75% 2.44€
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 -50% 0.99€
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 -70% 4.43€
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 -50% 1.99€
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 -80% 2.95€
Rating 8.6
Release 10 Jul 2014

Whispering Willows

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Price -87% 1.00€
Rating 7.9
Release 09 Jul 2014

Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius

As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 09 Jul 2014

Deponia: The Complete Journey

Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.

Price -95% 1.54€
Rating 8.3
Release 08 Jul 2014

The Howler

Use gravity, tension, and wind currents to get your hot air balloon to its destination, dropping off cargo on your way, in this ultra-challenging physics-based game. All art used in the Howler was meticulously created by classically-trained experienced painters.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.5
Release 03 Jul 2014

Momodora III

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 01 Jul 2014

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Price -58% 16.70€
Rating 9.3
Release 26 Jun 2014

Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™

Valiant Hearts : The Great War is the story of 4 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 25 Jun 2014

Black Mirror I

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.0
Release 17 Jun 2014

Rise of Nations: Extended Edition

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Price -76% 4.78€
Rating 9.2
Release 12 Jun 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 April 21st 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 412,355 reviews of which 385,131 were positive and 27,224 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 19,559 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
385,131
27,224

19,559
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 408,265 reviews of which 396,170 were positive and 12,095 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 9,076 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
396,170
12,095

9,076
players

3. 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 140,661 reviews of which 134,898 were positive and 5,763 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 5,846 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among great soundtrack games based on player count.
9.5
134,898
5,763

5,846
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 240,140 reviews of which 221,902 were positive and 18,238 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 5,069 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.1
221,902
18,238

5,069
players

5. 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 great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 15,125 reviews of which 13,969 were positive and 1,156 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. With 4,395 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9
13,969
1,156

4,395
players

6. 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 99,784 reviews of which 96,445 were positive and 3,339 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,779 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
96,445
3,339

3,779
players

7. 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 265,599 reviews of which 256,918 were positive and 8,681 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,362 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.6
256,918
8,681

2,362
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 182,333 reviews of which 175,620 were positive and 6,713 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,213 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
175,620
6,713

2,213
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 202,818 reviews of which 184,847 were positive and 17,971 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,667 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.0
184,847
17,971

1,667
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 58,533 reviews of which 51,635 were positive and 6,898 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,640 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
8.7
51,635
6,898

1,640
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 April 21st 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted great soundtrack games.

1. 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 7,142 reviews of which 5,426 were positive and 1,716 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for great soundtrack category.
7.4
5,426
1,716

-93% 15.14€ 1.06€

2. 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 2,817 reviews of which 2,618 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in great soundtrack games.
8.9
2,618
199

-91% 20.78€ 1.87€

3. 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 707 reviews of which 653 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in great soundtrack games.
8.7
653
54

-90% 14.70€ 1.47€

4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for great soundtrack games.
8.6
2,530
310

-90% 4.99€ 0.49€

5. 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 2,589 reviews of which 2,182 were positive and 407 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 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.
8.1
2,182
407

-90% 19.99€ 1.99€

6. 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 1,596 reviews of which 1,215 were positive and 381 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 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.
7.3
1,215
381

-90% 19.99€ 1.99€

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 1,692 reviews of which 1,225 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 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
1,225
467

-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 65,651 reviews of which 61,790 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
61,790
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 2,828 reviews of which 2,570 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
2,570
258

-89% 28.55€ 3.14€

10. Sonic Lost World

When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late! Sonic Lost World is a adventure, platformer and 3d platformer game developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA. Released on November 02nd 2015 has received 4,877 reviews of which 3,054 were positive and 1,823 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 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.
6.2
3,054
1,823

-89% 30.27€ 3.33€

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 April 21st 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 168,720 reviews of which 162,295 were positive and 6,425 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 367 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
162,295
6,425

367
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 75,276 reviews of which 71,383 were positive and 3,893 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 239, this great soundtrack game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.3
71,383
3,893

239
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 36,217 reviews of which 31,227 were positive and 4,990 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 205, this great soundtrack game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free great soundtrack games on Steam.
8.5
31,227
4,990

205
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 5,172 reviews of which 4,503 were positive and 669 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
4,503
669

55
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 7,117 reviews of which 6,922 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
6,922
195

7
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 6,501 reviews of which 6,216 were positive and 285 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
6,216
285

6
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 5,432 reviews of which 5,139 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
5,139
293

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 435 reviews of which 429 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
429
6

1
players

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