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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Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.1
Release 23 Apr 2012

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Traverse a mythic little realm, use a sword to do battle & evoke sworcery to solve mystical musical mysteries.

Price 5.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 16 Apr 2012

Rayman® Origins

Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 29 Mar 2012

A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

Price -83% 4.98€
Rating 6.7
Release 22 Mar 2012

Waveform

Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Mar 2012

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Price 11.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Mar 2012

Vessel

Living liquid machines have overrun a world of unstoppable progress and their inventor must stop the chaos in this game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life!

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 01 Mar 2012

Really Big Sky

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 24 Feb 2012

Alan Wake

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Price -66% 4.26€
Rating 8.9
Release 16 Feb 2012

Crusader Kings II

Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 14 Feb 2012

PixelJunk™ Eden

Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 02 Feb 2012

Serious Sam 2

Serious Sam 2 is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!

Price -74% 2.53€
Rating 8.7
Release 31 Jan 2012

Fortune Summoners

A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 30 Jan 2012

Dustforce DX

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.4
Release 17 Jan 2012

Blackwell Unbound

The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events, let alone think they are connected.

Price 4.49€
Rating 8.8
Release 13 Jan 2012

Fable - The Lost Chapters

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Price 8.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Dec 2011

Assassin's Creed® Revelations

Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 30 Nov 2011

Cave Story+

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 22 Nov 2011

Saints Row: The Third

Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

Price -61% 3.85€
Rating 9.4
Release 17 Nov 2011

Waves

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 16 Nov 2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

Price -56% 6.60€
Rating 9.4
Release 10 Nov 2011

Tropico 4

The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.

Price -83% 2.60€
Rating 8.9
Release 27 Oct 2011

Gemini Rue

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Price 7.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 26 Oct 2011

PAYDAY™ The Heist

Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 20 Oct 2011

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 20th 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 410,026 reviews of which 383,002 were positive and 27,024 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 23,028 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
383,002
27,024

23,028
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 406,532 reviews of which 394,495 were positive and 12,037 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 9,461 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
394,495
12,037

9,461
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 7,707 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

7,707
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 99,427 reviews of which 96,096 were positive and 3,331 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 5,393 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.5
96,096
3,331

5,393
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 5,388 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

5,388
players

6. 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 239,857 reviews of which 221,654 were positive and 18,203 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 4,964 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.1
221,654
18,203

4,964
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 264,189 reviews of which 255,536 were positive and 8,653 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 2,543 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.6
255,536
8,653

2,543
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 2,153 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

2,153
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 58,426 reviews of which 51,554 were positive and 6,872 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,926 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
8.7
51,554
6,872

1,926
players

10. 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 1,723 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played great soundtrack games.
9.0
184,847
17,971

1,723
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 20th 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 2,814 reviews of which 2,616 were positive and 198 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
2,616
198

-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 705 reviews of which 651 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
651
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 1,593 reviews of which 1,213 were positive and 380 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
1,213
380

-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 2,824 reviews of which 2,566 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
2,566
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 4,873 reviews of which 3,052 were positive and 1,821 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
3,052
1,821

-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 20th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play great soundtrack games.

1. 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 75,216 reviews of which 71,328 were positive and 3,888 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 383 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.3
71,328
3,888

383
players

2. 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. 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.
9.5
162,295
6,425

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 36,156 reviews of which 31,170 were positive and 4,986 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 208, this great soundtrack game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free great soundtrack games on Steam.
8.5
31,170
4,986

208
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 5,154 reviews of which 4,489 were positive and 665 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
4,489
665

51
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 6,501 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 #5 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.2
6,216
285

7
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 7,117 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 #6 spot among the most played free great soundtrack games on Steam.
9.4
6,922
195

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 5,432 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

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

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