Battle genre
All battle tracks, sortable by tempo.
Open Battle BGM →864battle tracks
64–180BPM range (median 144)
98%instrumental
493tracks of 2:30 or longer
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A Breather Between Thunder Demon King Battles Ⅱ
A Breather Between Thunder Demon King Battles
The Thunder Demon King in Ordinary Combat Ⅱ
The Thunder Demon King in Ordinary Combat
The Thunder Demon King Appears Ⅱ
The Thunder Demon King Appears
The Thunder Demon King Strikes the Final Blow Ⅱ
The Thunder Demon King Strikes the Final Blow
The Silence After the Thunder Demon King Falls Ⅱ
The Silence After the Thunder Demon King Falls
The Thunder Demon King Before the Big Attack Ⅱ
The Thunder Demon King Before the Big Attack
The Thunder Demon King When an Ally Falls Ⅱ
The Thunder Demon King When an Ally Falls
The Thunder Demon King Finds an Opening Ⅱ
The Thunder Demon King Finds an Opening
The Thunder Demon King Transforms at Half Health Ⅱ
The Thunder Demon King Transforms at Half Health
A Breather Between Hidden True Form Battles Ⅱ
A Breather Between Hidden True Form Battles
The Hidden True Form in Ordinary Combat Ⅱ
The Hidden True Form in Ordinary Combat
The Hidden True Form Appears Ⅱ
The Hidden True Form Appears
The Hidden True Form Nearly Out of HP Ⅱ
The Hidden True Form Nearly Out of HP
The Hidden True Form Strikes the Final Blow Ⅱ
The Hidden True Form Strikes the Final Blow
The Silence After the Hidden True Form Falls Ⅱ
The Silence After the Hidden True Form Falls
The Hidden True Form Before the Big Attack Ⅱ
The Hidden True Form Before the Big Attack
The Hidden True Form When an Ally Falls Ⅱ
The Hidden True Form When an Ally Falls
The Hidden True Form Finds an Opening Ⅱ
The Hidden True Form Finds an Opening
The Hidden True Form Transforms at Half Health Ⅱ
The Hidden True Form Transforms at Half Health
A Breather Between Shadow Stirring in Darkness Battles Ⅱ
A Breather Between Shadow Stirring in Darkness Battles
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness in Ordinary Combat Ⅱ
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness in Ordinary Combat
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Appears Ⅱ
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Appears
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Nearly Out of HP Ⅱ
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Nearly Out of HP
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Strikes the Final Blow Ⅱ
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Strikes the Final Blow
The Silence After the Shadow Stirring in Darkness Falls Ⅱ
The Silence After the Shadow Stirring in Darkness Falls
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Before the Big Attack Ⅱ
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Before the Big Attack
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness When an Ally Falls Ⅱ
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness When an Ally Falls
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Finds an Opening Ⅱ
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Finds an Opening
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Transforms at Half Health Ⅱ
The Shadow Stirring in Darkness Transforms at Half Health
A Breather Between Mirror Image of Yourself Battles Ⅱ
A Breather Between Mirror Image of Yourself Battles
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Think in phases, not just “intense”
A boss fight is usually a story in three parts: the approach, the main fight and the final push. The same track rarely fits all three. Choose one track per phase, and let the player feel the stakes rise rather than starting at maximum intensity.
- Approach: a slower, tense piece. It gives the player a moment to read the room.
- Main fight: a driving track with a steady pulse and a clear groove the player can fall into.
- Final push: faster or more dramatic music that signals the end is near.
Tempo as a quick guide
Battle tracks in the library run from 64 to 180 BPM, with a median near 144. That median is fast, which matches the way most action music is built. For a boss with slow, heavy attacks, a slower tempo in the 80s–100s can feel more menacing than a frantic one. For rapid combos and dodging, higher tempos help the music keep up with the action.
Choose by gameplay, not by label
- Indie game developers: prototype a track in the game before you commit. Check whether it still reads over sound effects and dialogue.
- Streamers and playthrough creators: keep game audio clear. Use battle music as an addition during montages and highlights rather than during live commentary.
- Video editors and trailer makers: pick a track whose big moments match your cuts, then trim and fade rather than forcing the edit to follow the track.
- Tabletop and roleplaying sessions: a long, steady track works for a whole encounter; save the most dramatic one for the final blow.
Testing a track against real gameplay
- Describe the fight in one verb: chase, siege, duel, survive.
- Preview three candidates over actual footage, not in isolation.
- Listen with sound effects on. Dense melodies often clash with hits and voices.
- Check the ending and the quietest moment of the track so transitions feel intentional.
- Keep the music below voice lines and key sound cues.
A note on looping
These are full tracks with endings, not pre-built game loops. If you need a seamless loop in a game engine, find a clean section, trim it in your editor, and crossfade the loop point. Always test the loop with headphones on.
Beyond battle music
The Game BGM and Cinematic genres cover exploration, menus and story moments, and the Horror genre suits dark or survival encounters.
Where to start
Game BGM
Exploration, towns, menus and general game music.
Open Game BGM →Cinematic drama
For trailers, cutscenes and finales.
Open Cinematic / Orchestral →Dark and tense
Survival, horror and suspense encounters.
Open Horror / Dark →Frequently asked questions
Can I use these tracks in a commercial game?
Yes. The tracks are free to download without registration and can be used in commercial projects, including games. You may not resell or redistribute the audio files on their own. See the license summary.
Do I need to credit the music?
No. Crediting is optional: Music: Nihonichi Free BGM.
Are there vocals?
98% of the battle tracks are instrumental, which makes them easier to place under gameplay audio.
How long are the tracks?
The typical track is about 2:37, and 493 run 2:30 or longer. 34 are under a minute.
Are the tracks seamless loops?
No. They are complete tracks with endings. For seamless looping, trim a section and crossfade the loop point in your editor or engine.
Could my video get a Content ID claim?
All tracks are AI-generated, and there is no promise that an automated system will never flag a track. If a platform flags a video, follow its review or dispute process.
Before you publish: every track here is AI-generated and free to download without signing up. Read the plain-English license summary for what you can and cannot do, and preview the music in your real edit or mix first.
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