In recent years, mobile gaming has surged in popularity, with the global market projected to reach $120 billion by 2025. A significant factor contributing to this growth is the integration of high-quality original soundtracks (OSTs) that enhance player immersion and enjoyment.
Noteworthy Mobile Game OSTs
Several mobile games have distinguished themselves with exceptional soundtracks:
Solo Leveling ARISE: Cold Light by Jay Ray featuring Jimmie Strimell
Featuring “Cold Light” by Jay Ray with Jimmie Strimell, this game offers a powerful track that complements its dynamic gameplay. The song is perfect for representing the Shadow Monarch himself, Sung Jinwoo, with his cold and calm demeanor. You’ll feel badass just by listening to Cold Light while playing Solo Leveling ARISE.
Arknights Endfield: Brave New World by STARSET
“Brave New World” by STARSET provides an atmospheric backdrop, enriching the game’s strategic elements. A brave new world indeed, as the upcoming game is set on a new planet. One of the most anticipated games of 2025, Arknights Endfield chose the perfect OST to hype new and long-time Arknights fans.
Zenless Zone Zero: Pinking by ChiliChill
The energetic “Pinking” by ChiliChill enhances the game’s vibrant and fast-paced environment. The song perfectly encapsulates the multi-layered characters of ZZZ. Caesar King may be the leader of one of the most badass groups in the outer rim but the tough persona she shows when on the job doesn’t solely define her. She can be girly, fall in love, and swoon over romance mangas too.
Genshin Impact: Blazing Heart by Chrissy Costanza
“Blazing Heart” by Chrissy Costanza adds an emotional depth, aligning seamlessly with the game’s recent Natlan update. As the Pyro Archon, Mavuika stayed true to her role and became the shining beacon, a waypoint for all the people of Natlan, giving them hope in the darkness of the abyss as the one true blazing light, guiding them to victory and giving unrelenting courage to fight on.
Honkai Impact 3rd: Night Glow by Tanya Chua
OK, we cheated on this one. It’s not that recent but this song is noteworthy and should be added to the list because of the impact it made for HI3 fans and the gacha gaming scene in general. Tanya Chua’s “Night Glow” delivers a haunting melody that resonates with the game’s narrative intensity during the demise of Himeko, one of the game’s most beloved characters. This song made a lot of people cry.
Honkai: Star Rail: If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking by Chevy
Honkai’s Star Rail’s Penacony update gave us a lot of wonderful soundtracks. “From Sway To My Beat,” and”Hope Is A Thing With Feathers,” but one song made a huge impact on all HSR fans, and that is Chevy’s “If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking.” Offering a poignant tune that underscores the game’s thematic elements, the song became the unofficial theme for Firefly, one of the most beloved playable characters in the game.
AFK Journey: Edge of the World by Colm R. McGuinness and Cody Matthew Johnson
“Edge Of The World” by Colm R. McGuinness and Cody Matthew Johnson provides an epic score that enhances the game’s adventurous spirit. Many dismissed the game because it has “AFK” elements in it, but the game stood its ground and has been a consistent top game lister ever since it came out. AFK Journey’s beautiful graphics, amazing lore, and easy-to-learn gameplay, topped with an amazing soundtrack, have become a head-turner for anyone looking for a new game to play.
ANANTA: Seventh Heaven by Milet
“Seventh Heaven” by Milet introduces a captivating melody that enriches the gaming experience for this highly anticipated urban open-world action RPG. If Milet sounds familiar, she’s the Japanese singer who sang the opening theme for Kimetsu No Yaiba, Demon Slayer with MAN WITH A MISSION (Kizuna no Kiseki), and the ending song for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Anytime, Anywhere.)
BONUS: Zenless Zone Zero: Burning Desires by Mes
The absolute brain rot song brought by all the craziness of Burnice brings a bucket full of craziness when this song comes out. HoYoverse released a looped video and it reached millions of views! “Burning Desires” by Mes adds an extra layer of excitement to the game’s soundtrack.
The Impact of Quality Soundtracks
A compelling soundtrack does more than accompany gameplay; it elevates the entire gaming experience. Music sets the tone, evokes emotions, and can make gameplay more memorable. For instance, “Genshin Impact” has been lauded for its immersive music, contributing significantly to its widespread acclaim.
Which game OST from recent releases do you like?
