10 Underappreciated Soundtracks That Defined Your Favourite Video Games

Risk of Rain – an indie platformer, released in 2013 – is a varied experience, essentially a platformer requiring the player to be constantly moving and shooting, remaining aware constantly for enemies and environmental hazards. Naturally then, the soundtrack, composed by Chris Christodoulou, follows that same pattern of tension and relief, building from a more atmospheric calm to a dynamic climax before fading back into wistful dreaminess.

The soundtrack is dark, and often melancholic – the majority of songs somewhat plaintive and disparaging – but there’s a decent amount of instrumental variation to avoid any semblance of reiteration or repetition. That said, the sounds are mostly miserable – which might discourage a number of listeners from giving the soundtrack a chance – but it’s also beautiful, a sort of picturesque misery, equal parts charming and magnificent.

Honestly, this one’s more of an acquired taste, but for those who enjoy atmospheric sounding music, especially those with a science-fiction influence, this is a sure recommendation.