Recommended video game music: compelling masterpieces and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to.

UtopiosphereMili

Mili – Utopiosphere

A track included as a free song in the music rhythm game Deemo.

The illustration depicts a girl sitting as if standing beside a tilted giant hourglass.

It’s recommended for your first Level 7 full combo.

The baby’s cry that comes in partway through is striking.

The Land of BeginningsSuemura Kennosuke

Fist of the North Star Toki Stage: The Land of Beginnings

This is the Toki stage theme from the arcade version of Fist of the North Star, created by Arc System Works, famed for their fighting games—so intense it’s been likened to a post-apocalyptic sports action title.

Since Toki himself is so overpowered, you don’t often get the chance to hear the track all the way through, but it’s a great song if you do, so take this opportunity to give it a listen!

Battle: VS Roadblazernaruke michiko

[Battle BGM] Battle - VS Roadblazer (Wild Arms 2)

Among the RPGs that represent the PlayStation, Wild Arms 2—often praised as the best in the series—still commands strong support from fans largely because of this piece of music.

From the breathtaking final scene, the director’s decision to bring in this track and the composer’s talent in meeting that vision are nothing short of genius.

MEGALOVANIA(Undertale)Toby Fox

[Undertale] Tried Playing 'MEGALOVANIA' [Piano]

The melody, imbued with a unique sense of speed and tension, delivers a thrilling and memorable resonance.

Although the original piece is instrumental, its dynamic development—synchronized with in-game boss battle scenes—leaves a strong impression on players.

Since the game’s release in 2015, it has continued to captivate many fans, and by 2022 it had grown into a work loved worldwide, even being performed at a Vatican City circus event before Pope Francis.

While this piece demands advanced performance technique, it is an ideal choice for those who wish to captivate audiences with meticulous arranging and passionate expressiveness.

Battle! Zero LabToby Fox

[Pokemon SV] Final Boss Battle [Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Gameplay Video / BGM]

A masterpiece of electronic music that fuses tension and exhilarating speed.

Composed by Toby Fox, this track colored the climax of the story in the Nintendo Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

Its soundscape, combining grandeur and uplift, is striking.

As the theme that plays during the final boss battle, it brilliantly heightens the scene’s intensity.

If you’re seeking a heated showdown, this song will give you a powerful push forward.

Included on the album “Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection.”

Decisive Battle! Champion DandeIchinose Tsuyoshi, Masuda Junichi

[Pokémon Sword and Shield] Champion Leon Battle BGM [Pocket Monsters Sword & Shield]

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.

Demon Lord ShowdownMitsuda Yasunori

Demon Lord Showdown

This piece draws you in with its weighty sound steeped in tension and intimidation.

Composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, it was used for a climactic boss battle in the Middle Ages chapter of the Super Famicom RPG Chrono Trigger, released in March 1995.

Fiery percussion layered with a majestic arrangement makes it perfectly suited to a decisive showdown.

It’s one of the great works of game music, also featured on albums such as the CHRONO Orchestral Arrangement BOX.