Video games don’t just look better than ever, thanks to imaginative art directions and cutting-edge graphics; they also sound fantastic. With some of the best talent in the industry composing new soundtracks, it’s sadly too easy for some of these superb albums to fly under your radar.
To keep track of the best that 2026 has to offer, we’re kicking the year off early by collecting the best video game soundtracks available and listing them below alongside official channels like Spotify, YouTube, and Bandcamp so that you can listen to them yourself. And if those games also have a snazzy vinyl that you can add to your collection? You can bet your axe we’ll also include a link for that modern-day art.
We’ll update this list regularly as the months roll by, so check back often to see what’s been added. While you’re here, you might also want to check out our list for the best games of 2026.
Cairn
By Martin Stig Andersen, The Toxic Avenger, and Gildaa
Why should you climb a mountain? Because it’s there. Why should you listen to the Cairn soundtrack? Same reason, but also because it perfectly complements the game, giving the entire experience an awe-inspiring feel as you grasp for an out-of-reach handhold. Just like Cairn, the soundtrack is calm, meditative, and full of audio elements that add a cosmic flair to this mountaineering adventure.
Where to listen:
- YouTube
- Spotify
- Apple Music
Esoteric Ebb
By Anders Bach, Kristian Paulsen, and Brian Batz
Usually, a video game soundtrack has a common theme that carries through each of its tracks, uniting them into a single album. The score for Esoteric Ebb is an exception to that rule, as it effortlessly shifts between genres and motifs, constantly surprising and delighting your senses with its eclectic mix. One song might evoke images of a faraway land during Arthurian times, and another track might sound perfect for a 16-bit beat-’em-up, making this album a treasure trove of audio treats that reflect the game’s tabletop inspirations. If you’re interested in the game and the soundtrack, Steam offers both as a bundle deal.
Where to listen:
- YouTube
- Spotify
- Bandcamp
Marathon
By Ryan Lott
Marathon’s soundtrack e is a magical sample of electronic music that captures the sense of mystery at the heart of the game. There’s an ethereal quality to these tunes, and with a distinctive arrangement that’s already spurring several mesmerizing remixes within the growing Marathon community, we’re hoping the rest of the score is as bold and energetic as what we’ve been treated to so far. It’s a blend of propulsive rhythms, electronic textures, and experimental sound design that makes for an unforgettable score.
Where to listen:
- YouTube
- Spotify (Vol 1)
- Spotify (Vol 2)
- Apple Music (Vol 1)
- Apple Music (Vol 2)
Mewgenics
By Ridiculon
You’d expect a soundtrack for a video game about genetically engineered cats being sent to do battle against strange enemies to be suitably weird, and Ridiculon doesn’t disappoint on this front. The Mewgenics score combines a punchy, folksy sound with the inner workings of a cat’s mind, and as you’d guess, those finger-snappin’ thoughts typically translate to milk and murder. An ode to the absurdity of Mewgenics, Ridiculon’s Matthias Bossi and Jon Evans have crafted a surreal soundtrack to enjoy for one of 2026’s best games.
Where to listen:
- YouTube
- Spotify
- Apple Music
Scott Pilgrim EX
By Anamanaguchi
A new Anamanaguchi soundtrack is always cause for celebration, but when the band is putting its considerable talents toward a Scott Pilgrim project? That’s a reason to bring the house down. The band returns to Toronto for a whopping 71-song soundtrack, and as you’d expect, the score is a fist-pumping collection of punchy tracks that fuses nostalgic sounds with enough energy to knock the highlights out of your hair.
Where to listen:
- YouTube
- Spotify
- Apple Music
Where to buy:
- Polyvinyl Store
Screamer
By Max Aruj
When it comes to racing games, soundtracks for this genre need to feel like a jolt of nitrous oxide being delivered straight to your ears. Screamer doesn’t disappoint, as the anime-inspired cyberpunk racing game has you cruising through the streets at an irresponsible speed while your head bops along to the high-energy score. Each track motivates you to push your revs into the red, motivating you to go faster and tear around corners with reckless abandon in a race where the only rule that matters is the Rule of Cool.
Where to listen:
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Tidal
