When it comes to elements that amp up a game’s progression—story scenes, cutscenes, action segments—music is at the top of the list.
And among those, plenty of people get hyped by battle BGM! There are so many tracks that, just by listening, bring the gameplay visuals to mind and set your fighting spirit ablaze.
So in this article, we’ve rounded up battle themes from popular games! From nostalgic classics to tracks from recent hits, there’s something here for fans of every era.
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Beast Ganon BattleKataoka Mao

This is a piece woven from grand piano and rugged strings.
Composed by Nintendo’s Mao Katoaka, it’s the track that colored the final boss battle in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and is included on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack.
With its dynamic development, the piece is highly effective at stoking the player’s fighting spirit.
It fully conveys, through music, the climactic showdown fought on horseback.
Perfect for when you want to fire yourself up!
Dreams and hopeToby Fox

This is battle music that draws you in with powerful arrangement and dramatic development.
It’s a track from the American indie game UNDERTALE, released in September 2015.
In the game, it’s used during the climactic scene of the “True Pacifist Route,” in the final boss battle.
Its appeal lies in a bold sound that fuses various genres such as chiptune, orchestral, and techno.
It was also included as downloadable content for the action game Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! on Nintendo Switch, and is loved by a wide range of game fans.
It’s a recommended song for when you want to fire yourself up or need the courage to face a challenge.
The Hero’s Challengesugiyama kouichi

A masterpiece whose powerful orchestral sound seizes the heart.
Composed by Koichi Sugiyama, it was created in 1988 for Dragon Quest III: And into the Legend….
Known as the piece that plays during the final battle where the fate of the world is at stake, its tense development superbly embodies the hero’s fighting spirit.
A landmark track that opened up new possibilities for video game music.
It’s the kind of music that gives you a push when you’re facing a major turning point in life.
Battle (Field)Kataoka Mao

The BGM from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, where you can freely explore an open world.
When this track plays upon encountering an enemy, it heightens the tension of battle.
Composed by Mao Kataoka, it was included on the soundtrack released by Nintendo in 2017.
With elements of folk music and keyboards, it deepens the sense of the game’s lush natural world.
There are also carefully crafted touches, such as key changes depending on the enemy’s strength and the course of the battle.
New World OrderNarita Tsutomu

Granblue Fantasy is a game set in a fantastical world where you journey toward a legendary island.
When battling on islands floating in the sky, a fired-up soundtrack is essential.
New World Order, composed by Tsutomu Narita, is a rock number that plays during fights against the foes known as the Arcarum series.
The interplay of the grand orchestral sound is fantastic.
The male and female twin vocals boost the player’s excitement and give you the courage to take on formidable enemies.
It’s a song that makes you empathize with characters throwing themselves into fierce battles—and makes you want to dash forward yourself.
Decisive Battle! Champion DandeIchinose Tsuyoshi, Masuda Junichi

A masterpiece battle song that ignites your fighting spirit, where the grand sound merges with the crowd’s cheers.
Composed by Go Ichinose and Junichi Masuda, this track is the battle theme for Leon, the Champion of Pokémon Sword and Shield.
It’s included in the album “Pokémon Sword & Shield + Expansion Pass Super Music Collection.” The piece brims with the atmosphere of a sports event, and it incorporates an arrangement of the series’ traditional Hall of Fame theme.
Perfect for when you want to boost your drive toward a goal or experience a heart-stirring thrill.
At the summit of this worldKanasaki Takeshi

This is a grand battle BGM whose overwhelming orchestral presence stirs the heart.
Composed by Takeshi Kanazaki, it vividly colored the final battle of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
With the weighty resonance of strings and the powerful sonority of brass, it conveys the protagonist’s resolve as they face a fateful duel with an old friend.
It’s a track that will resonate when you want to awaken the fighting spirit within, or when you’re confronting a major obstacle in life.


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