# The best video game soundtracks of all time, according to Classic FM

From Koji Kondo's Mario and Zelda themes to Nobuo Uematsu's Final Fantasy and Bear McCreary's God of War: the scores chosen by the classical music station Classic FM. Which is your favourite?

- 605 votes · 20 items
- Mar 27, 2023 · Garrett
- https://even.best/en/l/3214/the-best-video-game-soundtracks-of-all-time-according-to-classic-fm

## Top 20

1. **Super Mario Bros. (1985)** (55 · ▲56 ▼1) — Koji Kondo's theme, perhaps the most famous tune in gaming.
2. **The Legend of Zelda (1986)** (43 · ▲45 ▼2) — Koji Kondo again, with the heroic overworld theme.
3. **Tetris** (33 · ▲40 ▼7) — The Russian folk tune Korobeiniki that became the sound of the Game Boy.
4. **Chrono Trigger (1995)** (31 · ▲33 ▼2) — Yasunori Mitsuda's classic score.
5. **Final Fantasy series** (29 · ▲34 ▼5) — Nobuo Uematsu's music, now played in concert halls.
6. **Kingdom Hearts (2002)** (29 · ▲31 ▼2) — Yoko Shimomura's "Dearly Beloved".
7. **World of Warcraft (2004)** (28 · ▲31 ▼3) — The music of Azeroth, by Russell Brower and team.
8. **Medal of Honor (1999)** (26 · ▲28 ▼2) — Michael Giacchino before his film career.
9. **Halo (2001)** (24 · ▲28 ▼4) — Martin O'Donnell's Gregorian chants.
10. **Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (2002)** (22 · ▲29 ▼7) — Jesper Kyd's orchestral and choral score.
11. **God of War (2018)** (22 · ▲22 ▼0) — Bear McCreary's Norse epic.
12. **Civilization IV (2005)** (20 · ▲24 ▼4) — Christopher Tin's "Baba Yetu", the first game song to win a Grammy.
13. **Journey (2012)** (20 · ▲24 ▼4) — Austin Wintory, the first game score nominated for a Grammy.
14. **Metal Gear Solid 4 (2008)** (19 · ▲23 ▼4) — Harry Gregson-Williams's cinematic music.
15. **The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)** (16 · ▲16 ▼0) — Jeremy Soule and the "Dragonborn" chant.
16. **L.A. Noire (2011)** (14 · ▲20 ▼6) — Simon Hale's 1940s jazz.
17. **Everybody's Gone to the Rapture (2015)** (10 · ▲16 ▼6) — Jessica Curry's choral music.
18. **Uncharted (2007)** (9 · ▲14 ▼5) — Greg Edmonson's adventure themes.
19. **Monument Valley 2 (2017)** (6 · ▲11 ▼5) — Todd Baker's gentle score.
20. **Returnal (2021)** (5 · ▲8 ▼3) — Bobby Krlic's eerie electronic score.

How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.