Soaring strings and military drums wrapped in diesel-punk grit that sounds like flying a burning airship through a thunderstorm. Guns of Icarus Online is a 2012 co-op airship combat game and the soundtrack captures that desperate crew-against-the-sky energy perfectly.
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"Another Day in Hostile Skies" is the standout, with this rolling adventure theme that gets remixed into both battle and exploration versions, each one shifting the mood without losing the melody. "Crimson Sky" brings a darker, more urgent intensity that hits when things go sideways mid-flight.
"Gabriel's Legacy" slows everything down with this reflective, almost mournful piece that makes you think about every ship you lost. The classic tracks from the original Guns of Icarus round out the package with a slightly rougher, more intimate feel.
If you ever wanted to know what steampunk warfare sounds like scored by someone who actually cares, start here.