Crunchy chiptune-influenced synths driving a tiny metroidvania through four alien planets. Xeodrifter's soundtrack by Matthew Gambrell keeps things tight and lo-fi, matching the game's compact scope perfectly. "Spirit Walk" has this pulsing bassline underneath shimmery arpeggios that just locks you into exploration mode.
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The tracks named with brackets ([], [][], etc.) build on each other as you progress through planets, each one adding layers. "High Energy Signal" picks up the intensity right when the game needs it. The whole thing feels appropriately small and scrappy.
If you want a 3DS-era indie soundtrack that doesn't overstay its welcome and nails the lonely-astronaut-on-an-alien-world vibe, this one delivers.