It’s our usual habit to listen and mumble our favorite video game music that we always listen to. Those video game soundtracks make us either feel nostalgic or motivated, or maybe both at the same time. They actually take us to those certain memorable moments we experienced while playing a game.
With headphones jacked on to our device/system, those game soundtracks play an important role in our life. How? Do I need to elaborate? But it must be difficult browsing the internet/certain apps, to find some decent gaming music, right? Well, for your comfort, we compiled up a pretty huge list of best video game soundtracks of the decade that will relive you from such type of pain or misery. Enjoy listening!
Note: We are no music critics, so this is not a ranked list but rather a collection of random songs.
#120 Champion Sound (EP) / Ill Factor – Knives Out
“Knives out! Knives out! Scaling the rooftops of London…knives out buddy!”… Lol don’t worry, I added some lines on my own. Ring any bells? Well, this song was implemented in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. Man! Wasn’t it amazing exploring the 18th century London, beating up goons and of course, grappling throughout the city?!
#119 Knife Party- Resistance
Sounds cool and inspiring isn’t it? Well, perhaps this song hasn’t been implemented in any game so far but most of the YouTube gamers use it in game walkthroughs or montages. God! The music intensity before and after you hear, “This is a Knife!”….damn! I love it!
#118 InFamous Second Son OST – Heart Shaped Box (Nirvana cover)
“Hey! Wait! I’ve got a new complaint! Forever in debt to your priceless advice!”, holy shit! This track from InFamous Second Son will simply drive you crazy! You can get the lyrics here.
#117 Mafia II OST – Main Theme
The 40’s classic tune added really some authenticity and charisma to the game. Oh Lord! If you’ve played Mafia II then while listening to this, tears may start rolling out from your eyes! Vito Scaletta and Joe Barbara…we’ll always remember you!
#116 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt OST – The Fields of Ard Skellige
There are simply no words either for this game or the song. I feel like going back and playing Witcher 3 once again. Don’t know about you though!
#115 Knife Party-404
Okay, that’s it! Enough with the emotions! Guys! Once again it’s time to party!
#114 Ill Factor- Champion Sound (AC Syndicate Debut Trailer Official Music)
Remember the day when the debut trailer of AC Syndicate was out? Well, this was the soundtrack playing in the background alongside the action-packed trailer! You may like to check out the lyrics as well.
#113 Final Fantasy XI OST – Gustaberg
Wow! Beautiful! It’s got a cool Japanese retro emotional theme…well, you may like it. The game, released in 2002, itself was very popular among the gamers of that time.
#112 Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction OST – Mafia Club Music
Who can forget the great Splinter Cell Conviction? Listening to this song, it reminds of those days playing as Sam Fisher and the level of stealth and aggression we used to beat the shit out of the enemies!
#111 Grand Theft Auto 4 OST- Main Theme
I have one question for you? Do you want to explore Liberty City with Nikko Bellic once again?
#110 Life is Strange Soundtrack – Mt. Washington by Local Natives
Almost all the track from the game, Life is Strange, have been beautifully composed. So, do you want to check out the lyrics of this song?
#109 Wolfenstein The New Order OST- Adrift
This song gave me goosebumps to be frank. The epic first person shooter, released in 2014, heavily engaged us into its stealth/combat mechanics.
#108 Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag OST – Order of the Assassin
Well, this track has surely got a pirate-adventure type feeling with Edward Kenway’s ship- The Jackdaw, sailing across the Caribbean.
#107 Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare OST – Draconian Dream
No, I change my words! This track gave me way more goosebumps compared to The New Order’s soundtrack.
#106 Imagine Dragons-Friction (Ghost Recon Wildlands E3 Trailer Music)
I hope you remember this song was used in the E3 Trailer of Ghost Recon: Wildlands? This song from Imagine Dragons was integrated to it.
#105 Wolfenstein The New Order OST- Prototype
Wait! We have another New Order soundtrack to thrill us! Enjoy listening!
#104 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance OST – The Only Thing I Know For Real
Raiden from Revengeance was certainly one hell of a character! Let’s embrace the hell with this epic action-packed music track!
#103 Crysis 3 OST – Who’s The Prey Now
Voila! Lookie here! Rejoice with this amazing soundtrack from the Legendary 2013 shooter, Crysis 3.
#102 Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag OST – Drunken Sailor
“Weigh hay and up she rises…early in the morning!” You must’ve certainly heard your Jackdaw Crew singing this most often. It has no instrumental, no beats, no additional inputs but still it rocks!
#101 Dishonored [Soundtrack] – Drunken Whaler
There is another Drunken Sailor no Whaler for you…only this time it’s rather horrific! Here’s the lyric of the song, if that’s what you’re looking for.
#100 Beyond: Two Souls OST – Jodie’s Suite
Though negatively criticized, the music tracks of the game weren’t. The composer, Lorne Balfe, is also known for most of the notable songs in the Assassin’s Creed Franchise.
#99 Saints Row: The Third OST – Saints Row The Third
This is one heck of a crazy open world game! Those action packed scenes and sarcastic elements will definitely get you hooked into it 24×7.
#98 Champion Sound (EP) / Ill Factor – From the Shadows feat. Jared Evan
And we have another track from Syndicate…woah! That’s one hell of a song!
#97 Knife Party-Bonfire
This is a very popular soundtrack by Knife Party and has been used by many YouTubers. In fact, this was also used in Breaking Bad….remember?
#96 Karen O – I Shall Rise: Rise of The Tomb Raider Trailer Music
Used, in a trailer of Rise of The Tomb Raider, the song depicts the thrilling yet painful adventure of Lara Croft.
#95 Max Payne 3 OST- Full Power (Night Club Song)
Makes you feel like partying and banging people with headshots! Cheers!
#94 GTA V OST – Welcome to Los Santos
What are you waiting for? Let’s hang out in Los Santos!
#93 Ghost Recon Future Soldier OST – Conspiracy
“Deploying sensors….multiple targets in the area. Bravo 6 cover my 12. Deploying smoke…switching to thermals…got ya’ baby….bang bang bang!”
Can’t wait to do the same in Wildlands!
#92 Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag OST – Pyrates Beware
Awesome! Another cool track from Black Flag, you would usually get to listen to this in-game while battling against enemy ships.
#91 Need For Speed 2015 – [Trap] – Aero Chord – Break Them (feat. Anna Yvette)
It’s time to dance, “Break ‘em…break ‘em…break ‘em down…down…down…”
Oh boy! Now am confused which song in this list is my fav actually! Aero Chord – Break Them has been used in the recent 2015 racer, Need For Speed.
#90 Hitman Absolution OST- Main Theme
Remember how Agent 47 scared the shit out of Blake Dexter and Benjamin Travis? Lol…it was so sarcastic. This song just happened to remind me of those moments.
#89 Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Vietnam Main Theme – Soundtrack
Ha ha ha! This music track actually, in my opinion, tries to explain how different and cool the Battlefield franchise is when compared to the games of COD.
#88 Crysis 3 OST – What Are You Prepared To Sacrifice
Almost all the Crysis 3 soundtracks begin and end with a serious note. Well , this song is one among those which you may like.
#87 Borderlands OST- No Heaven
With more than a million listeners, this Borderlands music track is one among the most popular tracks of its time ever. The song, composed by DJ Champion, is decent enough. You probably want to check out the lyrics.
#86 Mirror’s Edge Catalyst OST – ‘I Am Faith’
To be frank, the track sounds more like a sci-fi company ad background music or something, isn’t it? Completely cool and badass!
#85 Assassin’s Creed Rogue OST – Assassin’s Creed Rogue Main Theme
What’s the best thing about Rogue? The storyline of the game is so captivating that you can simply claim that it has the best plot ever used in any AC game so far, after the Ezio saga. And, this theme from the game is more than enough to signify so.
#84 Borderlands OST- Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked
Oh boy! This song will dance on the either ends of your headphone! So, do you want to sing the song with the lyrics?
#83 Batman Arkham Knight OST- Evening the Odds
Evening The Odds, is a special track that depicts the entire timeline of Bruce Wayne from the death of his parents to the day when he grows up to save Gotham by putting on his Bat-Suit.
#82 Assassin’s Creed Rogue OST – I Am Shay Patrick Cormac
Shay Patric Cormac is an example for us all. The soundtrack dedicated to him, can be heard at the beginning and end of the storyline in Rogue.
#81 Mirror’s Edge Catalyst OST – Main Theme
Beautiful! You might want to set this as your alarm tone. Well, you can’t ask for anything better!
#80 Assassin’s Creed Rogue OST – Animus Black
In my opinion, I would consider this as the best Animus background theme track ever. Why? Because there is silence, mystery, suspense, tension and drama involved all at the same time.
#79 Tom Clancy’s The Division (OST) / Ola Strandh – Precinct Siege
The Division has been attracting a huge attention worldwide since its release, especially for its amazing open-world multiplayer elements.
#78 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance OST – I’m My Own Master
“Yes, no one is my own boss! I’m my own master!” Don’t worry, you may refer the link for the song’s lyrics.
#77 Assassin’s Creed III OST – Main Theme By Lorne Balfe
Lorne Balfe has composed the song really in an amazing way that depicts the rise of American revolution with Connor Kenway.
#76 Super Mario Galaxy OST – Honeyhive Galaxy
You will definitely fall in love with this track for how simply and sarcastic it sounds!
#75 Assassin’s Creed 2 OST / Jesper Kyd – Venice Rooftops
Lovely! This is probably among the best Assassin’s Creed soundtrack so far. Hope they make an HD remake of the Ezio Saga.
#74 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt OST – Sword of Destiny
Holy Cow! The soundtrack begins with a serious note! Will take you back to all those serious moments you encountered in Witcher 3. The intensity of the song in the middle is simply marvelous!
#73 Halo Reach OST – Overture
And behold! Another epic soundtrack for you…
#72 Champion Sound (EP) / Ill Factor – Dyers Evie feat. Melody Noe
This song from Syndicate is especially dedicated to Evie Frye and it amazingly does fit into her character!
#71 Rocket League OST- Whiplash
Have you played the sci-fi sports-action Rocket League? If you haven’t then hope this soundtrack inspires you to do so.
#70 The Witcher 3 Soundtrack – The Wolven Storm
Ahh! How can we forget this beautiful song performed by Priscilla in Witcher 3? If you want to propose a girl, then use those romantic lyrics or if you’re a good singer, then you better sing it to her! Do share the news regarding your proposal though!
#69 Battlefield 1 Trailer Music : The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army
Battlefield 1 surely got everyone’s attention this year! You must be excited for lot for this game! The lyrics is also very amazing!
#68 Mirror’s Edge OST – Still Alive
Embrace the feel of some elegant music with the animated clip!
#67 Life is Strange Soundtrack – To All Of You By Syd Matters
Another beautiful soundtrack from Life is Strange. Don’t worry, we have the link for the lyrics of this song.
#66 Thief 2014 OST- Lockdown
Maybe the game was negatively criticized but there’s a track from the game which you might like.
#65 Battlefield 4 OST- Main Theme
The main theme of BF4 really captivates us each and every time we play the game.
#64 Life is Strange OST – Obstacles Syd Matters
And we have Syd Matters again with a beautiful song that has been used in Life is Strange.
#63 Fallout 4 OST- Main Theme
We all love this beautiful theme used in Fallout 4. It’s both emotional as well as inspiring.
#62 Mass Effect 3 – Leaving Earth
God! This will definitely take you back to the moments you experienced while playing the legendary RPG, its tension, drama and suspense. Don’t worry, Mass Effect Andromeda is coming up soon.
#61 Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – Nate’s Theme 4.0
And we have a soundtrack from the best game of the year! Care to play it once again?
#60 Call of Duty: Black Ops III OST – I Live
This full of suspense soundtrack from Black Ops 3 is actually one among the best gaming tracks of 2015 in our opinion.
#59 The Elder Scrolls V : Skyrim OST- Dragonborn
The Dovahkiin soundtrack is simply legendary and the game itself has been awarded for it’s epic list of soundtracks by many notable game award associations.
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#58 Sleeping Dogs OST- Sleepwalking
The popular Sleepwalking song by Photek was used in this 2012 action-packed open-world game. You might want to check out the lyrics as well.
#57 Call of Duty: Black Ops III OST – Future Soldiers
The soundtrack has been inspired by some similar music tracks of the same genre but still it’s quite decent enough.
#56 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain -The Man Who Sold The World
The Man Who Sold The World is one among the best soundtracks in The Phantom Pain. I remember using it as my background track for Pequod. It really feels nostalgic after listening to it.
#55 Rocket League OST : We speak Chinese
Don’t know about you but this sounds very sarcastic… lol!
#54 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim OST – Sky Above, Voice Within
A great round of applause to the composers for creating such a beautiful song!
#53 Overwatch OST -Victory Theme
To be frank, I haven’t played Overwatch yet but the soundtrack is giving me every reason to try it! What about you?
#52 Deus Ex: Human Revolution OST – Everybody Lies
Almost all the soundtracks from Deus Ex Human Revolution depict so much intensity and emotion that we simply have no words for the composer.
#51 Medal of Honor 2010 – Heroes Abroad
Although, the game was a bit buggy and received mixed reviews from the critics, some of its soundtracks were critically acclaimed. The track Heroes Abroad depicts an emotional moment in the storyline of the game.
#50 Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor OST – The Gravewalker
The beautifully composed Gravewalker can be heard in the opening credits and main menu of the game. There are rumors about a sequel as well.
#49 Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End OST 3- Lure of Adventure
Well, don’t know about you but the song’s inspiring me to go on a real adventure.
#48 Call of Duty: Black Ops III OST – The Frozen Forest
#47 Hitman Blood Money OST: Ave Maria
We kept up this spot free for Agent 47 specifically and the soundtrack, Ave Maria, is one among the best songs that be cherished forever.
#46 Champion Sound (EP) / Ill Factor – The Rooks
Oh! An amazing song dedicated to The Rooks!
#45 Deus Ex: Human Revolution OST- The Hive
Hope you remember The Hive, a night-club located in Hengsha. You would often get to listen to this soundtrack inside that club.
#44 InFamous Second Son OST- Scraping The Sky
#43 The Last of Us OST- The Last of Us
It has got that silence in it that later develops into a powerful instrumental combo. I love it.
#42 Life is Strange OST – Crosses by Jose Gonsalez
Makes you feel like going to the countryside, remain alone and embrace that beautiful moment.
#41 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim OST – Far Horizons
This is a beautiful theme music that you listen more often while playing Skyrim.
#40 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor OST – Warchief
The fighting theme music of Shadow of Mordor, eh? Simply badass…
#39 Red Dead Redemption- El Club De Los Cuerpos
That’s quite an instrumental track. The song has a very nice initial beginning too.
#38 Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain – Sins of The Father
This is rather a combination of Quiet’s theme and Sins of The Father. But Quiet’s tune just makes you very emotional!
#37 Just Cause 3 OST: Medici Theme
It has got that nice Latin feel to it. Pretty much we only think about blowing stuff in this game though.
#36 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six : Siege (OST)- Reactivate Team Rainbow
#35 Deus Ex: Human Revolution OST- And Away We Go
#34 Deadpool Game OST “Surprise Party Theme” Sylvain Lux – Close to the Mirror
Did you know that there was a Deadpool game too? Well it was released in 2013, and this soundtrack suits the primary character a lot!
#33 Fallout 4: Five Stars- Atom Bomb Baby
This retro from Fallout 4 surely sounds very sarcastic. You can check out the lyrics too.
#32 Mafia II OST – Enemy Of The State
Woah! That’s another amazing retro for ya’!
#31 Deus Ex: Human Revolution OST- Hong Hua Brothel
You might want to set your volume high and make yourself engaged to those amazing beats.
#30 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six : Siege (OST)- Black Ice
#29 Sid Meier’s Civilization V Soundtrack – Elegy
If you’re an RTS fan then you must have played the game. Well, this is a nice classical music track though.
#28 Hitman Absolution Soundtrack [Vixen Club Song – I’m tough]
Remember the Vixen Club in Absolution? Wasn’t this song amazing with those beautiful models dancing?
#27 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt OST – Merchants of Novigrad
Tell you what? Let’s revisit Novigrad!
#26 Spec Ops: The Line Music – Truth Revealed
The 2012 TPS, really engaged us into its role-play elements. If you haven’t played it yet then you should give it a try.
#25 Infamous Second Son OST- Smoke and Mirrors
Woah! What is that? The beginning mYBE a bit dull but later it just transforms into an energetic instrumental!
#24 Life Is Strange Finale Song – Spanish Sahara by Foals
A nice finale to a nice game! Really mind blowing!
#23 Mortal Kombat X Trailer Music – Wiz Khalifa [Can’t Be Stopped]
Woah! What an ending! That was some brilliant music. The lyrics for the song is quite decent enough.
#22 Until Dawn OST – Hey Hey hey
Hey! So, a horror game can have a classical romantic song too! You should check the lyrics as well.
#21 Mad Max Trailer OST – Soul Of A Man
The song surely suits into the character of Max, the prime protagonist of the game.
#20 Metro Last Light- Bunker Blues
A nice retro there by Metro Last Light.
#19 The Saboteur – The Finger Points to You
The 2009 noire action drama open-world surely had some nice soundtracks up in its sleeve. You may refer the link to find the lyrics of this song.
#18 Mass Effect 2 Soundtrack – The Illusive Man
Well nobody liked the antagonist Illusive Man, in the storyline of the game but his signature soundtrack was quite decent enough to listen to.
#17 Bioshock Infinite OST – Will The Circle Be Unbroken
“Will the circle be unbroken…”, hmm quite beautiful enough. Here you go if you’re pondering for the lyrics.
#16 God Of War Ascension Trailer Music – From Ashes
There’s not much to say but hang in there Kratos!
#15 DmC OST- Combichrist – Never Surrender
That was quite evil! Woah! So, never surrender my friends! Embrace the hell!
#14 The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
#13 Super Mario Galaxy OST – Star Festival
Makes you feel like watching some 3D animated movies…
#12 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots OST – Old Snake
This one’s dedicated to Solid Snake, the offspring of Venom Snake from MGSV: The Phantom Pain.
#11 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 OST – “Dust to Dust”
A toast to Captain Price and Soap Mactavish! Cheers!
#10 Splinter Cell: Conviction OST- Abandoned Reservoir
#9 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt OST – Kaer Morhen
Oh…The scenic beauty of Kaer Mohen! And when you add this background music to it, it feels so beautiful!
#8 Mass Effect 2 OST – Suicide Mission
Well, the entire journey was a suicide mission going against those Collectors. But this soundtrack kept us obstinate and stubborn to achieve our goal.
#7 Portal 2 OST – Science is Fun
Yeah definitely science could be a lot more fun if teachers used this as a background theme while teaching us those weird formulas!
#6 Heavy Rain OST – Painful Memories
The PS3 exclusive released in 2010 was critically acclaimed for its dynamic setting and role play elements. Hmm…a pretty emotional note this song has…
#5 The Saboteur OST: L’Homme Que J’Adore – Allison Adams Tucker
Wait? Did I hear French? Well that’s what makes it more classic and beautiful!
#4 Saints Row: The Third OST – I Need a Hero
STR 3 also had this vintage music? Wow, it sounds so cool!
#3 Far Cry 3 OST – Main Theme
Loved the game, the characters, the story, the visuals and the gameplay. The theme music defined the game in every way possible.
#2 The Walking Dead OST – Gun In My Hand [Dorothy]
#1 Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Trailer Music
Rally up gamers! Mankind Divided will be out this August 23rd! Till then enjoy listening to this soundtrack.
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