[All-Time] A Collection of Masterpieces in Video Game Music [Up to the Latest Tracks]

If you’re really into a game, chances are you love it together with its music, right?

In this article, I’d like to introduce some classic gems of video game music.

When you spend a long time playing, the BGM naturally sticks in your ears.

Even if you only played it once as a kid, you might still find yourself humming it as an adult.

Follow the tracks collected here and you might rekindle memories you’d forgotten.

It also makes a great playlist for getting work done!

Playlist

[All-Time] A Collection of Masterpieces in Video Game Music [Up to the Latest Tracks]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Hopes and DreamsUNDERTALE		The moving final battle theme of Undertale
2	Overturedoragonkuesuto		Many video game music tracks were used at the Tokyo Olympics.
3	Shiokara-bushisupuratuun		Popular EDM songs from Splatoon
4	The Fierce Battle on the Big BridgeFainaru Fantajī V		Impressive theme song of Gilgamesh
5	Wishes to the Galaxy: Staff RollHoshi no Kābii Sūpā Derakkusu		Kirby's 30th Anniversary: The Allure of Video Game Music
6	Battle! Gym LeaderPoketto Monsutā		Gym Leader battle BGM from the latest Pokémon game
7	ZEROĒsu Konbatto Zero Za Berukan Wō		The masterpiece song 'ZERO' from the fighter jet game 'Ace Combat'
8	Life Will ChangePerusona 5		The stylish exploits and music of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts
9	CHRONO CROSS ~Scars of Time~Kurono Kurosu		The East-West fusion opening theme of Chrono Cross
10	Let’s start the adventureMOTHER2 Gīgu no Gyakushū		The charm of the MOTHER series and the emotion of its music
11	Overworld BGMSūpā Mario Burazāzu		Super Mario’s iconic theme sparks a revolution in the music world.
12	The sun rises.oo-kami		An epic story inspired by Japanese aesthetics and mythology
13	Longing of the WindKurono Terigā		The memorable masterpiece from Chrono Trigger stays in the heart.
14	The Last of Us Part IIThe Last of Us Part II		A classic song distinguished by Ron Roco’s wistful sound.
15	At the summit of this worldFaiā Emuburemu Fūkasetsugetsu		A moving track that conveys the allure of strategy RPGs
16	Yanato Rice-Planting Song: Miko — Kami-nagiTensui no Sakuna Hime		A rice-farming game set in a mythic world that recreates traditional rice cultivation
17	Main themeZeruda no Densetsu Buresu obu za Wairudo		The Legend of Zelda evolves with each generation.
18	Dr.WILY STAGE 1Tateishi Takashi		A classic tune from the Famicom era: Mega Man 2
19	Mad Flowers, Water MoonAndo Hirokazu		A passionate battle track with a heartrending, beautiful melody
20	Boss Battle 2OCTOPATH TRAVELER		Hot music and challenging projects of a retro-style RPG
21	In Search of Lost Timesugiyama kouichi		The moving music of Dragon Quest XI
22	Dearly BelovedShimamura Yōko		An emotional piano piece from Kingdom Hearts
23	MEGALOVANIA(Undertale)Toby Fox		The melody, imbued with a unique sense of drive and tension, ...
24	Umapyoi LegendUma Musume Puritī Dābī		Uma Musume, a huge hit combining horse racing and rhythm gaming
25	Dreams and hopeToby Fox		A powerful, intense UNDERTALE banger
26	One-Winged AngelUematsu Nobuo		Epic music, the final boss theme of FF7
27	To the wide worldsugiyama kouichi		Anticipation of an adventure into the vast world of sky, sea, and earth
28	Ryu’s ThemeShimamura Yōko		Street Fighter II revolutionizes the versus fighting game genre
29	Glimmers of Lovesugiyama kouichi		The moving masterpiece from Dragon Quest XI resonates with the heart.
30	Final Battle (vs. Rival)Poketto Monsutā		The moving final boss BGM from the original Pokémon
31	Green Hill ZoneNakamura Masato		A classic from early Sonic days, a masterpiece by Masato Nakamura
32	Chop Chop Master Onion RapMatsuura Masaya		Parappa the Rapper's classic, a rhythm game
33	Theme of LauraYamaoka Akira		Akira Yamaoka’s masterpiece echoing through the misty city
34	Bloody TearsMatsubara Kenichi		The masterpiece from Dracula 2, a moving melody
35	Battle! Zero LabToby Fox		The awe-inspiring track from the final battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
36	Winged HopeKexin Wang		A battle theme with an impressive, grand melody
37	You Were ThereŌshima Michiru		ICO’s moving theme song, a fantastical melody
38	MAGICAL SOUND SHOWERKawaguchi Hiroshi		The quintessential exhilarating track from Sega’s OutRun
39	The strong onessugiyama kouichi		The tension and playfulness of the Dragon Quest battle theme
40	Eyes on me(Piano collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo		Pi from Final Fantasy VIII...
41	Demon Lord ShowdownMitsuda Yasunori		The iconic, tension-filled masterpiece from Chrono Trigger
42	Final Fantasy X “To Zanarkand” (Piano Collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo		The heartrending melody with a beautiful, striking tune is...
43	The Hero’s Challengesugiyama kouichi		A legendary song that embodies a hero’s fighting spirit
44	Prince Mash Battle!Sekigawa Yoshito, Komai Kazuki, Isobe Fumihiro		A fiery battle theme with electric guitar and drums
45	Dragon — MizuchiŌshima Hiroyuki		The final battle theme showcased by the powerful rhythms of the taiko drums
46	New Battle!!!Hiramatsu Kenji		Xenoblade 3 battle theme of burning fighting spirit