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[Epic] A Collection of Game Music to Enjoy with an Orchestral Sound
If you’ve found your way to this article, you must be a true game music enthusiast! This is a roundup of game music you can enjoy in orchestral sound.
We’ve focused on staples and well-known tracks.
Performances range from concerts in halls overseas to some that feel like studio live sessions.
Even songs you always listen to can move and overwhelm you when arranged for orchestra, letting you experience a different kind of charm.
It’s also recommended for those involved in wind ensembles and the like who are looking for pieces to perform themselves!
[Epic] A Collection of Game Music Enjoyable in Orchestral Sound (1–10)
Elden RingNEW!Tsukasa Saito
Elden Ring, the action RPG released in 2022.
Ushering in the start of the adventure is the grand title theme composed by FromSoftware’s Tsukasa Saito.
The weighty orchestral and choral textures brilliantly capture the tension and exhilaration that suffuse a world in ruin.
Work reportedly began around the time of the 2019 E3 trailer and was refined over a long period.
This piece, which you hear every time you launch the game, is truly a “rite of departure” for players.
Why not immerse yourself in its overwhelming sense of scale, which stirs the resolve to face unknown threats?
Mamoritai ~White Wishes~NEW!BoA
Doesn’t the crystalline tone of the intro make you feel as if you’re in a snowy landscape? Sung by BoA, this piece is the theme song for the RPG Tales of Graces, released in December 2009, and the video is its orchestral version.
It resounded in the opening movie that played when you started the game, instantly heightening the anticipation for the adventure to come.
Its grand sound—combining a strong resolve to “protect” with the clarity of winter—stirs the listener’s heart.
It’s a masterpiece that’s sure to make your chest tighten with emotion from the melody alone.
OMORI 3rd Anniversary ConcertNEW!OMORI
OMORI made waves as an RPG that, behind its cute pixel art, portrays a psychological horror that leaves deep scars on the heart.
This video, released in March 2024, is a recording of the third-anniversary concert held in November 2023.
The distinctive sounds crafted by Pedro Silva, bo en, and others are dynamically recreated through live performance by MUSIC Engine.
For those who have reached the truth of the story in particular, many of the tracks will surely tighten your chest.
The sudden drop from a peaceful everyday atmosphere into unsettling tension will give you goosebumps.
Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons 10th Anniversary ConcertNEW!Stardew Valley
This work was released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the globally beloved indie game Stardew Valley.
It’s a video recording of the performance held in Singapore in September 2025, featuring the rich live sound of a 35-piece orchestra.
With scenes from the game’s seasons and memorable moments projected on the screen, it creates an immersive feeling—as if you’re reliving life in the Valley all over again.
From the gentle everyday life in Pelican Town to adventures on Ginger Island, the journey woven with music is sure to set your heart ablaze!
A Suite Spun Beyond CriticalityNEW!Megido 72
Megido 72, with its tagline “Turning despair into hope” and a worldview that defies simple notions of good and evil, has garnered passionate support.
It’s a highly acclaimed title, having won an Excellence Award at the Japan Game Awards 2019.
This medley-style suite lets you relive that vast journey through sound alone.
Performed by the Cosmosky Orchestra in November 2022, it’s breathtaking how the saxophone traces the emotional arc of the story—from the hope-filled melodies at the beginning to the weighty battle themes in the latter half.
Highly recommended when you want to focus on work or immerse yourself in an epic narrative!
City of the Vanished GleamNEW!Shimamura Yōko
Among the many episodes in Legend of Mana, the “Jumi” arc moved countless players to tears.
This celebrated piece graces its climax.
Played in a dungeon that is both beautiful and merciless, Yoko Shimomura’s delicate melody brilliantly captures the sparkle of gemstones and a fate headed toward ruin.
At the series’ 25th Anniversary Concert in March 2017, a full-orchestra performance was unveiled, enveloping the venue in profound emotion.
It’s also included on the classic album drammatica -The Very Best of Yoko Shimomura-.
Perfect for a quiet night when you want to collect your thoughts.
Orchestra Concert – MELODIES OF VICTORYNEW!Shōri no megami: NIKKE
The game title “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE,” which continually produces hit songs through a production system that brings together a wide range of creators.
This performance, released in July 2025 as a film to be enjoyed on its own, is notable for its symphonic reimaginings of signature tracks like “The Goddess Fall” and “WE RISE.” The sound elevates the driving energy of the original aggressive rock and electro into the power of live instruments, sure to vividly awaken the memories of the days you walked together as a Commander.
He is like a star of hope.NEW!Kawasaki Ryosuke
This piece, composed by Ryosuke Kawasaki as Arthur’s theme for the smartphone training game “Promise of Wizard,” is striking for its cold yet beautiful melody that evokes an image of a lone figure standing beneath a radiant sky over snowy plains.
Its delicate arpeggios express the twinkling of stars, and the development that conveys a steadfast hope is sure to move many listeners.
Included on the album “coly Original Sound Track Album: Promise of Wizard vol.2.”
Suikoden Live 30th AnniversaryNEW!Gensō Suikoden
This is an orchestral concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of Suikoden, where the grand history woven with 108 companions comes rushing back all at once.
In a special program streamed in December 2025, legends like Miki Higashino and Junko Kawano were welcomed as guests, and iconic tracks from the series were performed by a full orchestra.
From medleys of the numbered entries through tension-filled boss battle themes, and even the tear-jerking vocal piece from II, it’s truly a definitive compilation.
Just one listen will vividly revive memories of past journeys and make you want to raise your Rune and fight once more—guaranteed!
Main Theme (Reprise)NEW!Kaneda Mitsuhiro
A wave of deep emotion washes over me, as if I’ve finally reached the end of a long journey! From the simulation RPG Unicorn Overlord, this is the Main Theme (Reprise), which graced the story’s curtain call.
The composer is Mitsuhiro Kaneda of Basiscape.
The valiant main motif transforms into a melody brimming with indescribable feeling, and it brings tears to my eyes.
Included on the album Unicorn Overlord Orchestra Album ~ ATLUS × VANILLAWARE Works Collection ~, released in June 2025, this piece is the recording from the concert held at Sumida Triphony Hall in March of the same year.