Recommended video game music: compelling masterpieces and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to.
From a wide range of video game music, our studio staff has selected standout tracks with unique appeal and popular BGMs.
It’s a must-listen playlist that will set any heart racing—even if you’re not a gamer!
Playlist
| Recommended video game music: compelling masterpieces and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | The sun rises.Kondō Rei |  play_arrow | The action epic produced by Clover Studio… |
| 2east | MegalovaniaToby Fox |  play_arrow | Among video game music, one of the most popular tracks is… |
| 3east | Those who bear the name even furtherHiramatsu Kenji |  play_arrow | This piece, known as a masterpiece of video game music, is... |
| 4east | Septette for the Dead PrincessZUN & Shanghai Arisu Gengakudan |  play_arrow | In the shooting game Touhou Koumakyou, normally… |
| 5east | sewerageItou Kenji |  play_arrow | Square's classic series, its maiden work, “Ro… |
| 6east | Adventure journeysugiyama kouichi |  | The nationally beloved RPG series “Dragon Quest”… |
| 7east | Frog ThemeMitsuda Yasunori |  play_arrow | Among the game music composed by Yasunori Mitsuda... |
| 8east | To Make the End of BattleKondō Yūzō |  play_arrow | Gracing the opening of the game Ys II… |
| 9east | Seeking companionsUematsu Nobuo |  play_arrow | One of Japan’s two major RPGs, “Final… |
| 10east | Longing of the WindMitsuda Yasunori |  play_arrow | Story, characters, music, and everything… |
| 11east | Overworld BGMKoji Kondo |  play_arrow | Becoming the catalyst behind Japan’s proud “Super Mario”… |
| 12east | Fisherman’s HorizonUematsu Nobuo |  play_arrow | It’s a piece with a beautiful melody and deep emotion... |
| 13east | Birdman ChallengeIwata Yasuaki |  play_arrow | A piece that splendidly captures the exhilarating feeling of gliding through the vast sky... |
| 14east | Those who bear the nameACE+ |  play_arrow | Even in the Top 100 Video Game Music Chosen by Everyone... |
| 15east | To the wide worldsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Anticipation of an adventure into the vast world of sky, sea, and earth |
| 16east | Millennial Fair of the Kingdom of GuardiaMitsuda Yasunori |  play_arrow | Chrono Tr… composed by Yasunori Mitsuda |
| 17east | Like a flower that blooms with dignified graceasaki |  play_arrow | Inserted into all models of the pm15 ADVENTURE… |
| 18east | Hateno VillageIwata Yasuaki |  play_arrow | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wil… |
| 19east | Battle 1Uematsu Nobuo |  play_arrow | Granblue Fantasy is a mobile… |
| 20east | Rallying Cry! The Imperial Assault ForceYokoyama Chisa & Teikoku Kagekidan |  play_arrow | Sega’s masterpiece adventure, “Saku… |
| 21east | BIG BLUEIshida Naoto |  play_arrow | Racing games on the Super Famicom… |
| 22east | Dearly BelovedShimamura Yōko |  play_arrow | An emotional piano piece from Kingdom Hearts |
| 23east | Dr.WILY STAGE 1Tateishi Takashi |  play_arrow | A classic tune from the Famicom era: Mega Man 2 |
| 24east | Ryu’s ThemeShimamura Yōko |  play_arrow | Street Fighter II revolutionizes the versus fighting game genre |
| 25east | Prologue ~To the Ancient Land~Ootani Miyuki |  play_arrow | The majestic opening music of Shadow of the Colossus |
| 26east | Theme of LauraYamaoka Akira |  play_arrow | Akira Yamaoka’s masterpiece echoing through the misty city |
| 27east | Bloody TearsMatsubara Kenichi |  play_arrow | The masterpiece from Dracula 2, a moving melody |
| 28east | Opening BGMMasuda Junichi |  play_arrow | Now the most famous game conten… |
| 29east | You Were ThereŌshima Michiru |  play_arrow | ICO’s moving theme song, a fantastical melody |
| 30east | Evergreen WindUematsu Nobuo |  play_arrow | Granblue scenes colored by Celtic music |
| 31east | Metal Gear Solid Main ThemeIwasetappe |  | Unlocking new possibilities in “stealth games” … |
| 32east | 7/8Umegaki Runa |  play_arrow | The mus… of Choro Q3 produced by Tamsoft |
| 33east | This feeling…sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The essence of the moving music in Dragon Quest VIII |
| 34east | The hero sets forthsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | BGM that depicts the hero’s hope and determination |
| 35east | Heavenly Prayersugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The moving Angel Realm BGM from Dragon Quest IX |
| 36east | Let out a battle crysugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A powerful battle theme that stirs excitement for the fight |
| 37east | Saria’s SongKoji Kondo |  play_arrow | In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the protagonist Lin… |
| 38east | Clan of Heaven and EarthShozhi Ro, Nakamura Kozo, Saito Mikio, Sano Tomoko |  | Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, released on the PC Engine... |
| 39east | Battle! CassiopeiaTaniguchi Teruo |  play_arrow | Pokémon SV, Cassiopeia battle theme |
| 40east | Sea StageIshikawa Jun |  play_arrow | Used in Kirby Super Star… |
| 41east | Ole! Silvia!sugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | Sylvia's theme, a glamorous and bright musical tone |
| 42east | Glimmers of Lovesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The moving masterpiece from Dragon Quest XI resonates with the heart. |
| 43east | In Search of Lost Timesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | The moving music of Dragon Quest XI |
| 44east | crisisKikuta Hiroki |  play_arrow | Square's action RPG series, "… |
| 45east | Doodle NotebookZUNTATA |  play_arrow | An illustration created by Studio Ghibli is causing a buzz... |
| 46east | Go away.Suzuki Keiichi, Tanaka Hirokazu |  play_arrow | It’s well-known because Shigesato Itoi handled the scenario… |
| 47east | Dreams and hopeToby Fox |  play_arrow | A powerful, intense UNDERTALE banger |
| 48east | The Hero’s Challengesugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A legendary song that embodies a hero’s fighting spirit |
| 49east | Mad Flowers, Water MoonAndo Hirokazu |  play_arrow | A passionate battle track with a heartrending, beautiful melody |
| 50east | Battle! Team Star BossTaniguchi Teruo |  play_arrow | A song symbolizing the rebels of the Paldea region |
| 51east | Fire Emblem Themetsujiyoko yuka |  play_arrow | The “Fire Em… released by Nintendo |
| 52east | a tranquil row of housessugiyama kouichi |  | Fi..., the starting village in Dragon Quest VII |
| 53east | Battle Theme Part IHayama Koji, Inose Katsuyuki |  play_arrow | The PCE aficionado famous for “There’s prey.” |
| 54east | On the journey: “Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections”Uematsu Nobuo |  play_arrow | A tranquil townscape encountered along the course of a grand adventure... |
| 55east | Age Shinjo & Leon’s ThemeNakanō Yasuhiro, Tanabe Fumio, Umegaki Runa, Motoyama Myungseop | In the third entry of Battle Arena Toshinden, Eiji + Leon’s sta— | |
| 56east | To the ends of the wildernessnaruke michiko |  play_arrow | Wild Arms, renowned as an RPG that journeys through the wasteland... |
| 57east | The Dream Never Ends ~Droplets of Time Spilling Away~yōmi |  play_arrow | The main ... of Tales of Phantasia |
| 58east | Pokémon Crystal Version Suicune BattleIchinose Go |  play_arrow | Used in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal... |
| 59east | Battle 2Shioo Yasunori |  play_arrow | Neverland Company's hidden gem, “Es…” |
| 60east | Stepping WindŌkubo Hiroshi |  play_arrow | An action-game-style Klonoa theme song… |
| 61east | DesireOkada Satoru, Rinomikoto, Bī Bī Sutajio, Arima Takasato, Kishi Toshiyuki, Kitashiro Kazumi, Kitashiro Hiroshi, Winkī Sofuto, Saramandā Fakutorī |  play_arrow | In recent years, PVs have been experiencing an extraordinary surge in popularity... |
| 62east | Esaka（Hero Team）Shinsekai Gakkyoku Zatsugidan |  play_arrow | The phenomenon that sparked the fighting game boom, Stree… |
| 63east | Theme Song (Dokodemo Issho Opening Version)Kunikatsu Murayama |  play_arrow | In the PS version of the original Doko Demo Issyo, in the opening... |
| 64east | Dona Nobis PacemSakuraba Motoi |  play_arrow | People often say that game music is progressive musi… |
| 65east | Plains BGMMoriyasu Yako |  play_arrow | The “Ghosts ’n Goblins series” developed by Capcom— |
| 66east | The Final MatchSatō Naoyuki |  play_arrow | "Jikkyou Pa..." from the popular baseball game Power Pro series |
| 67east | Battle 2Ando Masahiro |  play_arrow | Likewise, Yas—who also handled composition for Arc the Lad II— |
| 68east | 20:00Todaka Ikusei |  play_arrow | Nintendo DS software “Animal Crossing: Wild Wor… |
| 69east | Happy KitchenTsutsumi Kyohei |  play_arrow | It commands a solid presence in the board game genre… |
| 70east | At the summit of this worldKanasaki Takeshi |  play_arrow | The epic battle BGM stirs the soul. |
| 71east | UtopiosphereMili |  play_arrow | As a free song in the music app game Deemo... |
| 72east | The Land of BeginningsSuemura Kennosuke |  play_arrow | Arc System Works, famous for fighting games… |
| 73east | Battle: VS Roadblazernaruke michiko |  play_arrow | The RPG that represents the PS, “Wild Arms”… |
| 74east | MEGALOVANIA(Undertale)Toby Fox |  play_arrow | The melody, imbued with a unique sense of drive and tension, ... |
| 75east | Battle! Zero LabToby Fox |  play_arrow | The awe-inspiring track from the final battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet |
| 76east | Decisive Battle! Champion DandeIchinose Tsuyoshi, Masuda Junichi |  play_arrow | A moving song filled with passion for battle |
| 77east | Demon Lord ShowdownMitsuda Yasunori |  play_arrow | The iconic, tension-filled masterpiece from Chrono Trigger |
| 78east | Dragon — MizuchiŌshima Hiroyuki |  play_arrow | The final battle theme showcased by the powerful rhythms of the taiko drums |
| 79east | Beast Ganon BattleKataoka Mao |  play_arrow | The majestic music of Zelda’s final boss battle |
| 80east | Boss Battle 2Nishiki Yasutomo |  play_arrow | Impressive battle themes from Octopath Traveler |
| 81east | Prince Mash Battle!Sekigawa Yoshito, Komai Kazuki, Isobe Fumihiro |  play_arrow | A fiery battle theme with electric guitar and drums |
| 82east | New Battle!!!Hiramatsu Kenji |  play_arrow | Xenoblade 3 battle theme of burning fighting spirit |
| 83east | Winged HopeKexin Wang |  play_arrow | A battle theme with an impressive, grand melody |
| 84east | Title ThemeTim Follin |  play_arrow | An FC game developed by a British game company… |
| 85east | Stage 1Tim Follin, Geoff Follin |  play_arrow | This work has been described as an FC sound source that surpasses the limits of the FC. |
| 86east | Proof of a Hero ~from Monster Hunter~Kōda Masato |  play_arrow | An instrumental track that inspires a spirit of adventure from Capcom’s classic games |
| 87east | Eyes on me(Piano collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo |  play_arrow | Pi from Final Fantasy VIII... |
| 88east | Final Fantasy X “To Zanarkand” (Piano Collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo |  play_arrow | The heartrending melody with a beautiful, striking tune is... |
| 89east | Stickerbrush SymphonyDavid Wise |  play_arrow | “Super...” produced by Rare in the United Kingdom |
| 90east | ghostly wailsRESONATOR |  play_arrow | The STG title released on the X-box 360 “… |
| 91east | Demon’s Worldmatsumoto hiroshi |  play_arrow | A strategy game for the Super Famicom, Road… |
| 92east | Warriors of SorrowKonami Kukeihō Kurabu |  play_arrow | Konami answered Famimaga’s企画 in the late Famicom era… |
| 93east | Kitchen BGMSasaki Yasutuna |  play_arrow | A management simulation game produced by Gaps… |
| 94east | Pietro’s DepartureSahashi Yoshiyuki |  play_arrow | It became the title track throughout the PopoloCrois series… |
| 95east | A HypothesisKatou Kakita |  play_arrow | The pinnacle of sound novels that Chunsoft proudly presents… |
| 96east | We’ll protect our school!Kondō Yūzō |  play_arrow | Collab-loving CAPCOM and the nam of that time… |
| 97east | In the Blue SkyKoyama Kentarō |  play_arrow | A realistic experience using two sticks, which was unusual at the time… |
| 98east | She’s Lost ControlKoyama Kentarō |  play_arrow | Another track from Virtual-On as well. The title is abou— |
| 99east | To Lands AheadKobayashi Miyoko |  play_arrow | In the early days of the Atelier series, Atelier Lilie... |
| 100east | TitleOdaka Naoki |  play_arrow | Sunsoft, the company that made the somewhat-famous game Ikki... |
| 101east | The Buster!Asakura Noriyuki |  play_arrow | The new-sensation horror game SIREN. Its initial sales are lagging… |
| 102east | At least let there be flowers in the heartHayashi Shigeki |  play_arrow | In the piece “Blaze Union,” the track that features the pia… |
| 103east | angry flamesHayashi Shigeki |  play_arrow | Released on the GBA, it astonished game music fans… |
| 104east | Inferia MapSakuraba Motoi |  play_arrow | In Inferia in Tales of Eternia... |
| 105east | I am impact.Mizuki Ichirō |  play_arrow | NINTENDO64 software “Go for it, Go…” |
| 106east | Treasure Chest of the HeartHamaguchi Shirō |  play_arrow | Appearing in the Final Fantasy series… |
| 107east | Crimson Asura GodYumura Wataru, Okada Satoru, Saramandā Fakutorī |  play_arrow | Super Robot Wars for the WonderSwan... |
| 108east | FIGHTING OF THE SPIRITTamura Shinji |  play_arrow | Namco’s flagship work, the “Tales series”… |
| 109east | to be exhausted; to run out; to be used upAihara Takayuki |  play_arrow | It's also the main theme of Drakengard... |
| 110east | Time is changingYano Chiyo |  play_arrow | Mei from the action game Dark Chronicle... |
| 111east | Dizzy’s ThemeIshiwata Daisuke |  play_arrow | Guilty Gear Xrd -REV… |
| 112east | Someday we’ll meet, I’m sure we’ll meet.Fujino Kahoru (Korunetto) Kawamura Maria (Kururu) |  play_arrow | In the RPG, The Puppet Princess of Marl Kingdom, the title… |
| 113east | Small flowerNishio Saeko |  play_arrow | In the ending song of PoPoLoCrois Monogatari 2… |
| 114east | One and OnlySuzuki Yume |  play_arrow | A sound for the Sega Saturn produced by Chunsoft... |
| 115east | Battle with a Wanted CriminalKadokura Satoshi |  play_arrow | The masterpiece created by Data East, “Metal Ma… |
| 116east | Legend Of The Five Great DragonFalcom Sound Team jdk |  play_arrow | While primarily expanding on PC, in earlier times Fa… |
| 117east | BeginningKonami Kukeihō Kurabu |  | From the second installment of the Castlevania series, “Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse”... |
| 118east | Terrible – monster Attacking Crew！Uematsu Noriyasu, Koda Masato |  play_arrow | Speaking of Wild Arms, it’s Michiko Naruke… |
| 119east | MEGALOMANIAShimamura Yōko |  play_arrow | Square's RPG "LIVE A LIV... |
| 120east | Eiji’s ThemeNakano Yasuhiro, Tanabe Fumio, BANG HEADS |  | The fighting game “Toshinden,” released in the early PlayStation era… |
| 121east | Wipe your tearsItou Kenji |  play_arrow | The pleasant guitar resonance in Romancing SaGa… |
| 122east | Beyond the distant reaches of timeMitsuda Yasunori |  play_arrow | The RPG “Qu…” by Square, a company that represents Japan |
| 123east | Boss BattleMasuko Tsukasa |  play_arrow | A woman whose unwavering style hasn’t changed since the Famicom days… |
| 124east | Rim ElmŌshima Michiru |  play_arrow | PlayStation RPG Legend of Legaia... |
| 125east | Battle 2Ando Masahiro |  play_arrow | Arc the Lad, which was released in the early days of the PlayStation, ... |
| 126east | Arc the Lad ThemeMasahiro Ando |  play_arrow | The main the... of the popular series Arc the Lad |
| 127east | Stigmata of TwilightYamane Michiru, Ichihashi Yasuhiro, Konami Kukeiha Kurabu |  play_arrow | The renowned Konami flagship series “Castlevania” is… |
| 128east | The Knight of Lodis Music – 09Iwata Masaharu |  play_arrow | La..., a key person in Tactics Ogre... |
| 129east | Unidentified Divine Battle SyndromeSakuraba Motoi |  play_arrow | The PS title that catapulted tri-Ace to fame... |
| 130east | The wind that speaks your nameitō kanako |  play_arrow | War Chronicle game for smartphones, Hortensia… |
| 131east | Challenge to FateItou Kenji |  play_arrow | According to him, Kenji Ito, who says he’s not good at composing battle themes, his one... |
| 132east | FilmoreKondō Yūzō |  play_arrow | An accomplished student who was mentored by Joe Hisaishi, famous for Studio Ghibli… |
| 133east | Alright, I’m bursting with power—face me!Mori Akihiko |  play_arrow | The production-development RPG, “Mystic… |
| 134east | CallingIshimototakeharu |  play_arrow | The World Ends with You’s BGM. That sense of speed is a… |