Sometimes, a good theme in a video game becomes more memorable than the entirety of the game itself. You hear a piece of music that gets stuck in your head for days, and you will be humming the theme wherever you go in the world. When it comes to video game soundtracks from the NES to the modern Digital Games for highly technical advanced consoles, the sound and quality of the music have always been consistent. With that in mind, here we look at the 5 best soundtracks in video games.

#1. Silent Hill 2 – Theme of Laura

If you are familiar with the tune of Silent Hill, then you must have heard the Theme of Laura at least 100 times. The soundtrack is memorable, beautifully carries the ambience of the games to the ear without any visualization. It makes the game easily one of the best in the horror genre, with several websites with game guides coverage for Silent Hill 2. Akira Yamaoka did a fantastic job creating all the soundtracks for Silent Hill 2, but “Theme of Laura” is special to fans in many ways.

#2. Crysis 2 – Epilogue “Main Theme”

Crysis 2’s finale music hits you with the amazing piece by none other than Hans Zimmer. It starts off strong and slows down as the music transitions into loss and grief. An emotional journey, perfectly fitting for the ending of Crysis, which we are not going to spoil. I truly believe it’s a forgotten classic that deserves more attention.

#3. Assassin’s Creed 2Jesper Kyd – Sanctuary

While Ezio’s theme does get a lot of appraisal from the world, one of the themes that is looked over by many is the theme to Sanctuary. Jesper Kyd’s brilliance shines brighter with this theme; it’s a feeling that can hardly be described in words, as it carries so many memories of playing Assassin’s Creed 2, back when it came out. It’s a slow, painful song that will get you to close your eyes and get lost in your thoughts for a good four minutes.

#4. The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim – Secunda

When the night falls in the land of Skyrim, as the land gets filled with the sound of crickets, you will hear the theme to Secunda, uplifting the entire land of Skyrim, making every scene a memorable encounter. Secunda strikes out as being more memorable; if you listen to this theme again, you get a shot of nostalgic memory running through your veins.

#5. Deadly Premonition: The Woods and the Goddess

A highly underrated piece of music and game, a theme that will stick in your head for months, and every time you give it a listen, it fills your head with bliss and divinity. The game was heavily inspired by Twin Peaks by David Lynch; the theme feels right at home as it creates a vibe like no other. The game is still sitting in an unknown place for many, but for the people who have played it, they hail it as a true cult classic in the history of video games.

#6 Hades 2: Coral Crown

If you are ready for high-octane boss battle music, then take a listen to Coral Crown. If you ask Hades 2 fans, most of the people will list Coral Crown as the best OST in Hades 2. And we know the reason why that is the case. The four-minute song will easily turn into an hour on repeat. The game has some pretty tough battles, and this website with a useful set of game guides for Hades 2 and others is the best source to help you out.

#7 Elden Ring – Frenzied Flame Merchant Violin Song

It’s a perfect song to have in the background, a tad bit melancholy, but it has a vibe that sits with your mind for a long time. The music is the polar opposite of what comes to anyone’s mind when they think of the Elden Ring. It’s not grandiose with full-fledged orchestra music playing perfectly; it’s just an old man with a violin.

#8 Final Fantasy X: Rikki – Suteki Da Ne

When you are picking a perfect OST in a FF series, it’s going to be difficult, since almost all FF entries have banger after banger. For the entry, I would go with Suteki Da Ne, the song played during the intense romantic scene in the game. That’s right, it’s the song that plays when Tidus finally kisses Yuna for the first time. While the scene is beautiful on its own, what makes the scene stand out even more is the song that plays in the background, Suteki Da ne by Rikki.

#9 Undertale – His Theme

Undertale is a masterpiece for a reason, and its OST can easily go toe to toe with Silent Hill or Assassin’s Creed 2. Every track was made with a theme in mind, and they are catchy without feeling soulless. I don’t think I have ever come across a piece of music that has many variations, and each one of them stands out. His Theme is an emotional journey that only a few songs take you on in a video game. Nearly all the remixes, covers, instrument does make His Theme a standout and somehow unique in the genre.