2024 was a tough year, for sure. However, even with the loss of such musical icons like David Bowie, Prince, and George Michael (and many others, as well), there is still a tremendous amount to celebrate.
This year saw some the largest and most diverse video games released to date, all featuring amazing soundtracks by dozens of talented artists and composers. Both indie and triple-A games alike featured a vast selection of music spanning electronic, metal, orchestral, retro, chiptune, hip-hop, or even a mixture of these genres.
If you’re looking for some musical diversity in video games, look no farther than 2024’s remarkable selection. If this was a down year for you, then let this be a glimmer of hope that the future is very, very bright.
Please enjoy Game Music Fan’s list of the best video game music of 2024:
From an unknown, fledgling indie game composer to a mainstay on Bandcamp’s soundtracks page, Ben Prunty’s success often comes back to the game that started it all – FTL: Faster Than Light. It’s been more than four years since the release of FTL, and Prunty has carved out his own style of ambient electronica within the indie games scene that his fans have come to know and love him for. Soothing yet stimulating, Prunty’s music strikes a sweet spot for those wanting something nice to listen to while studying, working or reading, without being completely distracted by it.
