We're not quite done with 2026, but here are 9 videogame bangers that have defined the year so far
This article highlights standout video game music and soundtracks from the first seven months of 2026, despite a challenging year for the industry. It features tracks from games like Arcade, Mewgenics, Crimson Desert, and Paralives, praising their diverse musical styles and emotional impact.
- Entities
- Company: Chase & Status
- Game: Arcade
- Company: Son Lux
- Company: PC Gamer
- Topic: Video Game Music
- Company: Annapurna Interactive
- Game: 007 First Light
- Game: Crimson Desert
- Topic: Life Sim
- Person: Andrei Castañon
- Game: Paralives
- Game: Life is Strange: True Colors
- Company: Poppy
- Company: Milestone
- Game: Project Zomboid
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