Scrappy, genre-hopping, and full of weird charm. Knuckle Sandwich is a 2023 indie RPG on PC/Mac, and Gyms' contribution to the soundtrack covers the bulk of the game's world. "Bus Stop" and "Busdriver" set up this mundane everyday vibe before "Dance Off" kicks the energy way up with a track that genuinely makes you want to move.
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"North City (This Is Where My Friends Live)" has this cozy warmth to it, like hanging out in a place you actually care about. Then "The Under" drops and things get darker, weirder. The tracklist jumps from coffee shop vibes on "Cram's Cafe" to full combat intensity on "Shoot 'Em Up" without ever feeling disjointed.
If you want an RPG soundtrack that feels like flipping through someone's chaotic but deeply personal playlist, this one delivers.