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. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | The sun rises.Kondō Rei | play_arrow | The popular theme song from the final boss battle of Okami |
| 2east | MegalovaniaToby Fox | play_arrow | Undertale’s popular song: Sans battle theme |
| 3east | Those who bear the name even furtherHiramatsu Kenji | play_arrow | The epic battle theme of Xenoblade 2 |
| 4east | Adventure journeysugiyama kouichi | ![]() | The famous, adventure-filled song from Dragon Quest III |
| 5east | sewerageItou Kenji | play_arrow | The sewer BGM from Romancing SaGa |
| 6east | Septette for the Dead PrincessZUN & Shanghai Arisu Gengakudan | play_arrow | The music from the final boss battle of Stage 6 in Embodiment of Scarlet Devil |
| 7east | Frog ThemeMitsuda Yasunori | play_arrow | The epic game music of Chrono Trigger |
| 8east | From the Symphonic Suite “Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen” — “A Leisurely Hot-Air Balloon Ride”sugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | The famous song from the first installment of Koichi Sugiyama's Sky (Tenku) series |
| 9east | Those who bear the nameACE+ | play_arrow | One of Xenoblade’s finest masterpieces |
| 10east | Seeking companionsUematsu Nobuo | play_arrow | Falcon airship flight scene in FF6 |
| 11east | To Make the End of BattleKondō Yūzō | play_arrow | The famous opening theme of Ys II |
| 12east | Fisherman’s HorizonUematsu Nobuo | play_arrow | Calm, soothing music from FF8 |
| 13east | Longing of the WindMitsuda Yasunori | play_arrow | The Appeal of Chrono Trigger’s Iconic Music |
| 14east | Overworld BGMKoji Kondo | play_arrow | The theme song of Super Mario |
| 15east | Birdman ChallengeIwata Yasuaki | play_arrow | A song that captures the exhilarating feeling of flying through the sky |
| 16east | Like a flower that blooms with dignified graceasaki | play_arrow | Japanese-style popular song, pleasant beat |
| 17east | Millennial Fair of the Kingdom of GuardiaMitsuda Yasunori | play_arrow | Impressive Tracks from Chrono Trigger |
| 18east | To the wide worldsugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | Anticipation of an adventure into the vast world of sky, sea, and earth |
| 19north_east | Hateno VillageIwata Yasuaki | play_arrow | A soothing track that expresses the growth of Ichikara Village |
| 20north_east | Battle 1Uematsu Nobuo | play_arrow | Granblue Fantasy battle theme. Composed by Nobuo Uematsu. Grand and tense. |
| 21south_east | Rallying Cry! The Imperial Assault ForceYokoyama Chisa & Teikoku Kagekidan | play_arrow | The famous theme song of Sakura Wars |
| 22east | BIG BLUEIshida Naoto | play_arrow | The exhilarating feel of popular F-ZERO tracks |
| 23east | Metal Gear Solid Main ThemeIwasetappe | ![]() | The famous theme song of Metal Gear Solid |
| 24north_east | Opening BGMMasuda Junichi | play_arrow | Pokémon Representative Theme Song |
| 25south_east | Dearly BelovedShimamura Yōko | play_arrow | An emotional piano piece from Kingdom Hearts |
| 26east | Dr.WILY STAGE 1Tateishi Takashi | play_arrow | A classic tune from the Famicom era: Mega Man 2 |
| 27east | 7/8Umegaki Runa | play_arrow | Popular songs for the summer night course in Choro Q 3 |
| 28east | Saria’s SongKoji Kondo | play_arrow | A song filled with Saria’s kindness |
| 29east | Ryu’s ThemeShimamura Yōko | play_arrow | Street Fighter II revolutionizes the versus fighting game genre |
| 30east | You Were ThereŌshima Michiru | play_arrow | ICO’s moving theme song, a fantastical melody |
| 31east | Prologue ~To the Ancient Land~Ootani Miyuki | play_arrow | The majestic opening music of Shadow of the Colossus |
| 32east | Theme of LauraYamaoka Akira | play_arrow | Akira Yamaoka’s masterpiece echoing through the misty city |
| 33east | Bloody TearsMatsubara Kenichi | play_arrow | The masterpiece from Dracula 2, a moving melody |
| 34east | Evergreen WindUematsu Nobuo | play_arrow | Granblue scenes colored by Celtic music |
| 35east | Mad Flowers, Water MoonAndo Hirokazu | play_arrow | A passionate battle track with a heartrending, beautiful melody |
| 36east | To the ends of the wildernessnaruke michiko | play_arrow | Theme song of the first Wild Arms |
| 37east | Go away.Suzuki Keiichi, Tanaka Hirokazu | play_arrow | The final boss theme in MOTHER 2 stands out as highly distinctive |
| 38east | Clan of Heaven and EarthShozhi Ro, Nakamura Kozo, Saito Mikio, Sano Tomoko | Arrangement of Richter’s iconic piece | |
| 39east | Doodle NotebookZUNTATA | play_arrow | A creative game where doodles move |
| 40east | Dreams and hopeToby Fox | play_arrow | A powerful, intense UNDERTALE banger |
| 41east | Heavenly Prayersugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | The moving Angel Realm BGM from Dragon Quest IX |
| 42east | Fire Emblem Themetsujiyoko yuka | play_arrow | Fire Emblem theme song |
| 43east | Sea StageIshikawa Jun | play_arrow | Music from Kirby’s ocean stage |
| 44east | This feeling…sugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | The essence of the moving music in Dragon Quest VIII |
| 45east | Pokémon Crystal Version Suicune BattleIchinose Go | play_arrow | This is Suicune’s battle theme. |
| 46east | The Hero’s Challengesugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | A legendary song that embodies a hero’s fighting spirit |
| 47east | Battle! CassiopeiaTaniguchi Teruo | play_arrow | Pokémon SV, Cassiopeia battle theme |
| 48east | Battle! Team Star BossTaniguchi Teruo | play_arrow | A song symbolizing the rebels of the Paldea region |
| 49east | Battle 2Shioo Yasunori | play_arrow | Mid-boss battle theme of Lufia II |
| 50east | Plains BGMMoriyasu Yako | play_arrow | Highly polished music from Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts |
| 51east | In Search of Lost Timesugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | The moving music of Dragon Quest XI |
| 52east | Let out a battle crysugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | A powerful battle theme that stirs excitement for the fight |
| 53east | a tranquil row of housessugiyama kouichi | ![]() | Fishbell's simple and peaceful fishing village |
| 54east | Stepping WindŌkubo Hiroshi | play_arrow | The addictiveness of Klonoa’s theme song |
| 55east | DesireOkada Satoru, Rinomikoto, Bī Bī Sutajio, Arima Takasato, Kishi Toshiyuki, Kitashiro Kazumi, Kitashiro Hiroshi, Winkī Sofuto, Saramandā Fakutorī | play_arrow | Popular songs from the Super Robot Wars series |
| 56east | Esaka(Hero Team)Shinsekai Gakkyoku Zatsugidan | play_arrow | A signature KOF track, arranged many times |
| 57east | Theme Song (Dokodemo Issho Opening Version)Kunikatsu Murayama | play_arrow | The opening song where Toro runs |
| 58east | Dona Nobis PacemSakuraba Motoi | play_arrow | Evaluation of classic game music soundtrack albums |
| 59east | crisisKikuta Hiroki | play_arrow | Progressive-style boss battle music from Secret of Mana 2 |
| 60east | Battle Theme Part IHayama Koji, Inose Katsuyuki | play_arrow | Battle theme of Last Armageddon |
| 61north_east | UtopiosphereMili | play_arrow | Free Deemo track, characterized by a baby's crying |
| 62north_east | The Land of BeginningsSuemura Kennosuke | play_arrow | Introduction to the Fist of the North Star Toki stage theme |
| 63south_east | Ole! Silvia!sugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | Sylvia's theme, a glamorous and bright musical tone |
| 64south_east | The hero sets forthsugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | BGM that depicts the hero’s hope and determination |
| 65south_east | Glimmers of Lovesugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | The moving masterpiece from Dragon Quest XI resonates with the heart. |
| 66east | On the journey: “Final Fantasy VII Piano Collections”Uematsu Nobuo | play_arrow | Piano tracks from FF7 are perfect for work BGM |
| 67east | Age Shinjo & Leon’s ThemeNakanō Yasuhiro, Tanabe Fumio, Umegaki Runa, Motoyama Myungseop | Eiji’s Leon stage theme from Tohshin Den 3 | |
| 68east | The Dream Never Ends ~Droplets of Time Spilling Away~yōmi | play_arrow | The theme song of Tales was innovative. |
| 69east | The Final MatchSatō Naoyuki | play_arrow | The memorable track from the final boss battle in Power Pro 8 |
| 70east | Battle 2Ando Masahiro | play_arrow | The grand and impressive music of Arc the Lad II |
| 71east | 20:00Todaka Ikusei | play_arrow | Animal Crossing Nighttime BGM |
| 72east | Happy KitchenTsutsumi Kyohei | play_arrow | Music from Itadaki Street 2 |
| 73east | Prince Mash Battle!Sekigawa Yoshito, Komai Kazuki, Isobe Fumihiro | play_arrow | A fiery battle theme with electric guitar and drums |
| 74east | Battle: VS Roadblazernaruke michiko | play_arrow | Why the iconic music of Wild Arms 2 has strong fan support |
| 75north_east | Dragon — MizuchiŌshima Hiroyuki | play_arrow | The final battle theme showcased by the powerful rhythms of the taiko drums |
| 76north_east | Beast Ganon BattleKataoka Mao | play_arrow | The majestic music of Zelda’s final boss battle |
| 77north_east | At the summit of this worldKanasaki Takeshi | play_arrow | The epic battle BGM stirs the soul. |
| 78north_east | Winged HopeKexin Wang | play_arrow | A battle theme with an impressive, grand melody |
| 79south_east | Battle! Zero LabToby Fox | play_arrow | The awe-inspiring track from the final battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet |
| 80south_east | Decisive Battle! Champion DandeIchinose Tsuyoshi, Masuda Junichi | play_arrow | A moving song filled with passion for battle |
| 81south_east | Demon Lord ShowdownMitsuda Yasunori | play_arrow | The iconic, tension-filled masterpiece from Chrono Trigger |
| 82south_east | Boss Battle 2Nishiki Yasutomo | play_arrow | Impressive battle themes from Octopath Traveler |
| 83north_east | 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 |
| 84north_east | Stickerbrush SymphonyDavid Wise | play_arrow | Popular songs from Donkey Kong Country 2 |
| 85north_east | ghostly wailsRESONATOR | play_arrow | Music by the all-star composer lineup of Bullet Soul |
| 86north_east | Title ThemeTim Follin | play_arrow | The title track of Solstice is technically demanding |
| 87north_east | Stage 1Tim Follin, Geoff Follin | play_arrow | Astonishing sound that surpasses the limits of the Famicom |
| 88north_east | Demon’s Worldmatsumoto hiroshi | play_arrow | A trendy J-pop style like a Super Famicom strategy game track |
| 89north_east | Warriors of SorrowKonami Kukeihō Kurabu | play_arrow | Boss theme of the Lagrange point, with a distinctive timbre from FM synthesis |
| 90north_east | Pietro’s DepartureSahashi Yoshiyuki | play_arrow | The Iconic Theme of Popolocrois |
| 91north_east | A HypothesisKatou Kakita | play_arrow | It’s a song from Kamaitachi no Yoru. |
| 92north_east | We’ll protect our school!Kondō Yūzō | play_arrow | A song from a Namco and Capcom collaboration work |
| 93north_east | To Lands AheadKobayashi Miyoko | play_arrow | Lily's Atelier, Alchemical Evolution |
| 94north_east | I am impact.Mizuki Ichirō | play_arrow | Goemon Impact Theme Song |
| 95south_east | MEGALOVANIA(Undertale)Toby Fox | play_arrow | A video game boss theme that is loved around the world |
| 96south_east | Kitchen BGMSasaki Yasutuna | play_arrow | Impressive music for making burgers |
| 97south_east | In the Blue SkyKoyama Kentarō | play_arrow | The famous song of Temjin, the protagonist of Virtual-On |
| 98south_east | She’s Lost ControlKoyama Kentarō | play_arrow | A sad and intense popular song from Virtual-On |
| 99south_east | TitleOdaka Naoki | play_arrow | A hidden gem of the rough world |
| 100south_east | The Buster!Asakura Noriyuki | play_arrow | SIREN horror game word-of-mouth popularity |
| 101south_east | At least let there be flowers in the heartHayashi Shigeki | play_arrow | A masterpiece that combines the contrasting sounds of piano and guitar |
| 102south_east | angry flamesHayashi Shigeki | play_arrow | Protagonist theme of Blaze Union |
| 103south_east | Inferia MapSakuraba Motoi | play_arrow | The liberating BGM of Inferia |
| 104east | Treasure Chest of the HeartHamaguchi Shirō | play_arrow | The ending theme of Chocobo Racing |
| 105east | Crimson Asura GodYumura Wataru, Okada Satoru, Saramandā Fakutorī | play_arrow | The theme song of Super Robot Wars OG is extremely popular. |
| 106east | FIGHTING OF THE SPIRITTamura Shinji | play_arrow | Battle theme of the Tales series |
| 107east | to be exhausted; to run out; to be used upAihara Takayuki | play_arrow | A piece of music that expresses the world of Drakengard |
| 108east | Time is changingYano Chiyo | play_arrow | Yuris and Monica’s fateful encounter |
| 109east | Dizzy’s ThemeIshiwata Daisuke | play_arrow | Fast-paced rock-style battle BGM |
| 110east | One and OnlySuzuki Yume | play_arrow | A fate theme for the town’s ending song |
| 111east | Battle with a Wanted CriminalKadokura Satoshi | play_arrow | Boss battle BGM of Metal Max 2 |
| 112east | New Battle!!!Hiramatsu Kenji | play_arrow | Xenoblade 3 battle theme of burning fighting spirit |
| 113east | The wind that speaks your nameitō kanako | play_arrow | Main theme song of Hortensia Saga |
| 114east | Challenge to FateItou Kenji | play_arrow | A masterpiece battle theme for powerful foes by Kenji Ito |
| 115east | FilmoreKondō Yūzō | play_arrow | Yuzo Koshiro achieved advanced sound in ActRaiser. |
| 116east | Alright, I’m bursting with power—face me!Mori Akihiko | play_arrow | Mystic Ark intense track |
| 117east | CallingIshimototakeharu | play_arrow | Club Song of the Wonderful World |
| 118east | Eyes on me(Piano collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo | play_arrow | Piano-arranged love song from FF8 |
| 119east | Final Fantasy X “To Zanarkand” (Piano Collections ver.)Uematsu Nobuo | play_arrow | A poignant piano piece with a beautiful melody |
| 120east | Someday we’ll meet, I’m sure we’ll meet.Fujino Kahoru (Korunetto) Kawamura Maria (Kururu) | play_arrow | The Hidden Opening Theme of Marl Kingdom |
| 121east | Small flowerNishio Saeko | play_arrow | Memorable lyrics from the ending song of Popolocrois 2 |
| 122east | Legend Of The Five Great DragonFalcom Sound Team jdk | play_arrow | Masterpieces from the Ys series |
| 123east | BeginningKonami Kukeihō Kurabu | ![]() | The legendary opening theme from Castlevania III |
| 124east | Terrible – monster Attacking Crew!Uematsu Noriyasu, Koda Masato | play_arrow | A new composer hired for Wild Arms 5 |
| 125east | MEGALOMANIAShimamura Yōko | play_arrow | An epic, fiery masterpiece that plays during a game's boss battle |
| 126east | Eiji’s ThemeNakano Yasuhiro, Tanabe Fumio, BANG HEADS | A song of the quiet fighting spirit of the protagonist, Eiji | |
| 127east | Wipe your tearsItou Kenji | play_arrow | A pleasant guitar piece from Romancing SaGa |
| 128east | Beyond the distant reaches of timeMitsuda Yasunori | play_arrow | The ending theme of Chrono Trigger. |
| 129east | Boss BattleMasuko Tsukasa | play_arrow | Musical expression in the Megami Tensei series |
| 130east | Rim ElmŌshima Michiru | play_arrow | Hometown Theme of Legend of Legaia |
| 131east | Battle 2Ando Masahiro | play_arrow | Representative songs of Arc the Lad |
| 132east | Arc the Lad ThemeMasahiro Ando | play_arrow | The Grand Main Theme of Arc the Lad |
| 133east | Stigmata of TwilightYamane Michiru, Ichihashi Yasuhiro, Konami Kukeiha Kurabu | play_arrow | Popular songs from Castlevania |
| 134east | The Knight of Lodis Music – 09Iwata Masaharu | play_arrow | A low-difficulty, completion-focused game set in Lancelot’s past |
| 135east | Unidentified Divine Battle SyndromeSakuraba Motoi | play_arrow | Motoi Sakuraba defined an era of video game music. |


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