Music and gaming is a love connection that will never die. Similar to how a song can take you back to a time or emotion in life, every now and then a song will take me back to a particular game soundtrack.
Spotify is a great place for gaming-inspired playlists and its the latest kick that I’ve been on to help keep the music fresh.
Take a look at the top 5 most popular gaming playlists on Spotify.
1. Soundscapes For Gaming
Playlist Followers: 124,000
Songs: 59
An aurora of wavey sound made to ambiently amplify your gaming experience.
I’ve also particularly enjoyed this playlist while working online web designing and found it kicks in my extra focus.
Popular Artists Include:
- Caspian
- Tycho
- The American Dollar
I Like It Because:
- Lighter on lyrics, easy to listen to
- I find its great for work
- Introduced a few new artists to me ( Hiatus & DJ Shadow )
Favorite Song on The Playlist: We Can Be Ghosts Now, Hiatus
2. Bass Arcade: Zeds Dead
Playlist Followers: 657,000
Songs: 37
This one hits harder. Bass Arcade is named appropriately, and the sounds reverberate nicely through my beats headphones.
My four-year-old son was really feeling this song.
Popular Artists Include:
- Zeds Dead (Of Course)
- DNMO
- Kaivon
I Like It Because:
- Upbeat, bass-heavy, and intriguing
- Apparently popular with 4-year-old boys
- Reminds me of the EDM tent at (now defunct) Sasquatch
Favorite Song on The Playlist: Griztronics, GRiZ
3. Hip Hop Controller
Playlist Followers: 1,200,000
Songs: 202
Over 1 million followers, and for good reason. That first Mac Miller track sets the tone and is an unpleasant reminder of how much we miss him (RIP Mac).
This playlist might be my favorite on the list considering hip hop is a go-to for me.
The variety of artists is a nice touch too. All the way from mumble rappers to even some underrated talent like Dej Loaf.
Popular Artists Include:
- Travis Scott
- Mac Miller
- Kendrick Lamar
I Like It Because:
- I love hip hop
- Appreciate the variety
- Provides confident vibes you need to take down an opponent while gaming
Favorite Song on The Playlist: Goosebumps, Travis Scott – I just never skip this track.
4. Power Gaming
Playlist Followers: 1,500,000
Songs: 92
Keeping the hip hop relevant with this playlist.
This is another solid rap infused gaming playlist. Potentially even slightly better than Hip Hop Controller — it’s shorter, but I find myself ignoring the skip button with this one.
Popular Artists Include:
- Drake
- Post Malone
- Cardi B
I Like It Because:
- A powerful list of hip hop
- J. Cole featured twice
- Fresh, just over a month old
Favorite Song on The Playlist: I Fall Apart, Post Malone
5. lofi gaming
Playlist Followers: 35,000
Songs: 86
Lofi music and sampling is a topic that is trending more and more. Take a look at the google trends over time.
These trends are there for good reason. This low key music makes me want to dive back into the mind games of Limbo.
Popular Artists Include:
- freshgoodies – Also the creator of this playlist
- Mitaka
- athena
I Like It Because:
- Relaxing, cool, easy on the ears
- Fewer words, more beats
- Lofi makes every occasion chill
Favorite Song on The Playlist: Game, Mitaka
Check Them Out, Let Us Know What You Think
Many of these playlists are also available on YouTube Music and often they are refreshed regularly.
Thomas began helping out back in 2010 with the first few iterations of the website. He has helped to produce much of the content, formed partnerships with Audio Engineering institutions, and created the latest version of the website. Thomas handles many of the artist interviews as well as guitar content.