Music has always been an essential part of the gaming experience, so video game developers always place great importance on the soundtrack selection for each game.
From Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata in Jet Set Willy on the ZX Spectrum, to the earworm Korobeiniki used in the iconic Gameboy version of Tetris, gamers will be familiar with many of the tunes soundtracking their favourite title.
But in recent times, the game soundtrack has become big business, creating hit songs that can attract millions of streams online, and earning serious money.
The gaming experts at SecureCheats have analyzed streaming data from the music used in the world's most popular games to find out which are chart-toppers.
Here's what they found - including Grand Theft Auto V, which was created by Edinburgh-based games company Rock Star North.
5. Red Dead Redemption II
"Red Dead Redemption II" boasts the fifth most popular gaming soundtrack. The top ten songs from this soundtrack have garnered an impressive total of 117,199,242 plays, resulting in substantial Spotify royalties amounting to £227,912. Among these tracks, the most streamed song stands out as "Unshaken," capturing the hearts of listeners and remaining a firm favorite with Red Dead Redemption II fans. | Contributed
6. Spider-Man: Miles Morales
"Spider-Man: Miles Morales" is a popular action-adventure video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The video game has claimed the sixth spot as the most popular gaming soundtrack, solidifying its place among players and music enthusiasts. Its top ten songs have resonated, accumulating a remarkable 107,394,097 streams on platforms like Spotify. This impressive feat has translated into substantial earnings, with Spotify royalties amounting to £208,844. | Contributed
7. God of War
God of War places seventh on the list, with 90,414,836 plays for the top ten songs on the official game soundtrack. The top ten songs earn £175,826 through Spotify royalties, with ‘God of War’ by artist Bear McCreary has 39,252,588 plays alone on Spotify. | Contributed
8. Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption, the well-loved 2010 action-adventure game from Rockstar Games, takes eighth place. The top ten songs from the soundtrack have gathered 64,278,207 million plays on Spotify, earning £124,999 in royalties, showing how players connect with the audio and the immersive nature of the game. | Contributed