Minimal, airy synths that float while you climb. City Climber came out in 2018 and its soundtrack is exactly as stripped-back as the game itself. "Beginnings" eases you in with soft ambient tones, barely there but setting the mood.
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"Void" is where things get sparse and unsettling, just enough sound to remind you how high up you are. "Ascend" builds gradually into something almost triumphant. Five tracks total. The whole thing feels like background music for a weird dream about scaling buildings with ragdoll physics.
Quiet in a way that actually works. If you want something low-key playing while you zone out at your desk, this does the job without ever demanding your attention.