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2025 год стал невероятным годом для музыки в видеоиграх — от эпических оркестровых партитур до атмосферных звуковых ландшафтов, композиторы со всего мира создали незабываемые саундтреки, которые поднимают игровой процесс на новый уровень и остаются в памяти еще долго после того, как заканчиваются титры. Более того, сами композиторы видеоигр поделились своими любимыми саундтреками года в статье, посвященной лучшей музыке 2025 года, дав нам экспертную оценку того, что выделялось в этом году.
Whether you’re a soundtrack collector, gamer, or music lover, these are the top scores you should check out — with YouTube videos so you can listen as you read.
1. Hollow Knight: Silksong — Christopher Larkin
🎵 A melancholic and atmospheric masterpiece, combining delicate melodies with dark, emotional depth.
Christopher Larkin’s soundtrack for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been one of the most talked-about scores of the year, earning praise for its emotional range and haunting motifs. The music helps define the world and narrative of the game in a way that resonates even outside gameplay — and now the OST is widely celebrated by both fans and industry creators alike.
2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Lorien Testard
🎵 A bold, genre-spanning score that blends orchestral grandeur and thematic richness.
This soundtrack, composed by Lorien Testard, won Best Score and Music at The Game Awards 2025 and topped charts with millions of streams. Its music elevates Clair Obscur into a standout title of the year, perfectly capturing its story and emotional arcs.
3. Hades II — Full Soundtrack
🎵 High-energy, dynamic music that fuels the thrill of each battle.
Supergiant Games’ Hades II delivers pulsing rhythms and thematic intensity that mirror the fast-paced action of the game itself. A favorite among fans of action soundtracks, its music blends rock, electronic, and orchestral elements for a truly distinctive listening experience.
4. Game Awards 2025 Best Score Highlights
Listen to the best orchestral and award-winning video game music as celebrated at The Game Awards 2025:
This video showcases more top tracks from titles nominated for Best Score and Music, blending highlight themes from Clair Obscur, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades II, and more — a perfect sampler of 2025’s finest video game compositions.
Why 2025 Was a Special Year for Game Music
According to composers who weighed in on the year’s best, 2025 wasn’t just about big blockbuster scores — it was about creative diversity. From indie gems to AAA epics, the music ranged from electronic soundscapes to intimate orchestral pieces. Composers like Masayoshi Soken, Lena Raine, and Wilbert Roget II highlighted standout soundtracks including Earthion, Death Stranding 2, Little Nightmares III, and more.
Where to Listen More
Here are playlists worth exploring if you want a broader taste of 2025’s video game music:
- 🎵 2025 Video Game Music Playlist — A curated YouTube playlist of the year’s top OST tracks.
- 🎻 Live Performances & G.A.N.G. Awards Medley — Game music performed live by orchestras celebrating 2025’s best.
Final Thoughts
From the haunting beauty of Silksong to the sweeping soundscapes of Clair Obscur, 2025 will be remembered as one of the best years for video game music. These scores didn’t just accompany gameplay — they shaped memorable emotional experiences, and hearing them on their own feels like rediscovering the games all over again.
Want more curated lists like this? Let me know — I can make playlists, reviews, or composer spotlights next!
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