Recommendation of 8-bit: A collection of classic chiptune tracks

Children Of DOS777minus111

777minus111 – Children Of DOS

It’s a song I found myself playing before I knew it, drawn in by the title and the CG in the video.

It’s simple, but the way it slowly pulls you in is irresistible to me.

It’s not the kind of track that leaves a strong impression, but you might say it’s one you suddenly realize you’re completely absorbed in.

NautilusThe Depreciation Guild

Depreciation Guild – Nautilus

If you ask whether it’s strictly a chiptune track, I’d have to say no.

It’s a song that incorporates elements like sine and square waves—timbres frequently used in chiptune—as part of its overall sound.

Personally, I’m not a big fan of expanding chiptune by bringing in live instruments and such (since I think the essence of chiptune is how far you can push expression within limited sounds), but I don’t dislike incorporating those timbres into a regular song.

So while it isn’t a pure chiptune track, it’s definitely worth a listen.

Out Of SpaceUoki-Toki

Arcade Classics – Out of Space – Uoki-Toki

Rather than focusing on timbre, this piece feels like a track crafted by skillfully combining sound effects.

As a result, instead of evoking nostalgia, it gives the impression of listening to a sound-effect-based audio MAD.

Another notable point might be that, while most introduction pages are written in English, this one is in Russian.

MärgspikDorothy’s Magic Bag

Dorothy’s Magic Bag – Märgspik

It has an electronic chiptune sound with a somewhat noisy finish, but if you think of it as a track with the cluttered, gritty flavor of late-era Famicom music, it might start to feel appealing.

The other tracks also have a DJ-like style and are packed with the creator’s personality.

Rainy Day Inside GamesTwilight Electric

TWILIGHT ELECTRIC // RAINY DAY INSIDE GAMES

The title is Rainy Day, but instead of a dark, sorrowful rain, I felt a bright, gentle sprinkle like a blessing.

As for Inside Games, true to its name, it’s a track where the title and the tune match so well—like a snapshot of everyday life in a game—that I couldn’t help but be impressed.

Reformat The PlanetBit Shifter

Bit Shifter: “Reformat The Planet”

It’s a fun, upbeat track.

Its charm lies in how it builds excitement with a minimal number of sounds, and the casually inserted visuals in the video even depict a mixer in a pixel-art style.

If you search for the artist—who faithfully captures foundational chiptune with just a few sounds—and go to the top result, you can watch a video of them really getting into it live.

By Your SideS.H.E

she – By Your Side

It’s a rare chiptune track that includes vocals.

The sections with vocals use more conventional tones, but the instrumental parts are the real highlight for chiptune fans, which is hard to describe.

As a song, you could say it’s electronic music seasoned with a touch of chiptune.