Curtis Schweitzer's Starbound score is what it sounds like when someone who genuinely loves space writes music about it. "Horsehead Nebula" and "Eridanus Supervoid" hit with this patient, expansive tone that makes procedurally generated planets feel like they actually matter.
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The Jupiter remix reworks the original into something fuller without losing that initial wonder. "Nomads (Passacaglia)" is the standout though, building a repeating bass line into something surprisingly emotional for a sandbox game.
Even the experimental Arctic Battle tracks have this raw, unfinished energy that fits the update's scrappier vibe. The whole collection just floats. If you've ever lost three hours to Starbound and couldn't explain why, this soundtrack is probably the reason.