The Most Terrifying Songs From Video Games

Video games are played by many. However, some games have disturbing soundtracks. Even the most light hearted game can have a dark side.

1. “K.K Dirge” from Animal Crossing.

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Animal Crossing is a fun and relaxing game. It’s usually peaceful and happy. However, there’s a song in the game called “K.K Dirge”. “Dirge” means a funeral or ceremony of death. This song not only has a creepy name, but has a chilling tune, too. You can listen to it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sLLRM4n1f6U

2. “The Abyss” from Rayman Origins

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Rayman Origins is a goofy and colorful game, so it’s odd that a song this creepy would exist in such a game. This song plays as you swim in the deep, dark ocean. It’s hard to see, and you only have little firefly things to light your way. Also, creepy claws try to grab you! This level scared me as a kid! You can listen to it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OTMV-EW7gwM&t=675s

3. “River Twygz Bed” from Super Paper Mario

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There’s a level in Super Paper Mario where you have to swim in a dark river with hands that try grab you. Similar to the level in Rayman Origins. This song is creepy due to the distortion used and the creepy atmosphere. It’s unfitting for a Mario game. Usually the game features upbeat and catchy music. You can give it a listen here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jLUaYqH-1hw

4. “Submerged Castle” from Pikmin 2

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Pikmin 2 is generally a happy and colorful game that requires you to solve puzzles and keep your Pikmin alive. One level, however, features a terrifying song. It gives a sense of eeriness and dread. You can listen to it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N2Ikt9RJCNk

5. “Giygas Theme” from Earthbound

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Possibly one of the scariest video game songs, “Giygas Theme” comes from Earthbound. Earthbound is usually a fun and child friendly game, however I’m sure children playing this level would have nightmares! In addition to the creepy music, red, distorted faces appear. You can listen to it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YYb9kSCkjE8&list=PLB7E6CE5F7FBC8EF4&index=1

6. “Disc 13” from Minecraft

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Minecraft is a peaceful game where you can build anything you want. The game often plays calming music, but one song in particular is unnerving. For a relaxing game like Minecraft, “Disc 13” seems misplaced. Give it a listen here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ExhKqGIaAyI

7. “Witch Theme” from Left 4 Dead

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Unlike the other games I mentioned above, this game is meant to be scary. This chilling song plays when the player is seen by The Witch. It’s a song that truly makes your heart race! Give it a listen here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow1uKuTxpnA

8. “Misty Menace” from Donkey Kong Country

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This song occurs when you play the level “Misty Mine” in Donkey Kong Country. It’s very creepy and it makes it creepier due to the fact that the mineshaft looks abandoned. Listen to it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8ofm6PARSVM

9. “Ambience” from Five Nights at Freddy’s

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It’s not surprising that a horror game like Five Nights at Freddy’s would have creepy music. There are various ambience tracks, but one is super creepy. This one occurs when the animatronics start to move around. You can listen to it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fJIhjGSD3-0

10. “Sayo-Nara” from Doki Doki Literature Club

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This has to be one of the most disturbing video game songs. I will not go into detail, as it’s disturbing, but the song is distorted and makes you feel really uneasy as you play a certain scene. You can listen to it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=al1BNB8bKaE