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12 Best Gaming Playlists on Spotify (Oct 2026)

The 12 best gaming playlists on Spotify, compared by followers, size and growth, starting with Gaming Music Playlist 2026. Updated Oct 2026.

Analysis by PlaylistScaler · Playlists credited to their Spotify curators

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12 Best Gaming Playlists on Spotify (Oct 2026) artwork
12playlists analyzed

Original playlist analysis by PlaylistScaler

These gaming playlists divide into familiar pop remakes, label-led dance selections, broad electronic mixes and a creator-focused NCS option. PlaylistScaler compares their stated direction with the available Spotify track examples.

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Each playlist is credited to its Spotify curator.

  1. Magic Records casts a wide electronic net, while examples such as “MONTAGEM PEGADORA - Slowed,” “TIKI TIKI - Slowed” and Egzod’s “Royalty” point to a mix of edits and producer-led tracks rather than one tightly defined style.

    Followers
    1,711,989
    Tracks
    281
    Followers per day
    -133
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    57,100–171,200
    Most listeners in
    Mexico City, MX

    Newest track added Sep 28, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  2. Gaming Playlist artwork

    Gaming Playlist

    Curated by Gaming Playlist

    Pop songs recast as EDM

    The examples lean heavily on familiar-song reinterpretations, including “Moonlight Shadow,” “Viva La Vida” and “Rock My Body.” Consider this for recognition-first EDM rather than a set centered on original artist versions.

    Followers
    822,136
    Tracks
    146
    Followers per day
    +5
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    27,500–82,400
    Most listeners in
    Berlin, DE

    Newest track added Sep 18, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  3. Beat Drops 🕹️ Top EDM Gaming Music 2026 artwork

    Beat Drops 🕹️ Top EDM Gaming Music 2026

    Curated by Trap Town Records

    Pop covers with techno turns

    Familiar titles such as “E.T.,” “Hot N Cold” and “Wide Awake” recur alongside an explicitly labeled techno version of “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head.” The focus appears narrower and more remake-driven than the curator’s broad trap, house and future-bass description suggests.

    Followers
    381,089
    Tracks
    80
    Followers per day
    -19
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    1,300–3,800
    Most listeners in
    Jakarta, ID

    Newest track added Sep 25, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  4. Gaming Vibes artwork

    Gaming Vibes

    Curated by CloudKid

    Hype and chill blend

    CloudKid frames this as a blend of bass-heavy, hype and chill material, with “Burnin’,” “Bang” and “Mantra” among the examples. Those examples do not clarify which side dominates, so the appeal rests on the curator’s broad mood mix rather than a specific subgenre.

    Followers
    347,916
    Tracks
    292
    Followers per day
    -22
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    1,200–3,500

    Newest track added Oct 8, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  5. Stardust presents a melodic alternative to the phonk- and techno-led lists, with examples including Ericovich’s “Angel With A Shotgun,” “Last Solstice” and “Holding On.” It is the more song-led choice if that melodic framing matters.

    Followers
    206,807
    Tracks
    152
    Followers per day
    +12
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    7,000–21,000
    Most listeners in
    Taichung, TW

    Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  6. Gaming Playlist 2026 👾 Mix Transitions artwork

    Gaming Playlist 2026 👾 Mix Transitions

    Curated by Soave

    Club tracks and remixes

    The examples foreground dance names and remix versions, including Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, LUM!X, Disco Lines and NOTION. Soave promises mix transitions, but the available track set does not show how those transitions behave during playback.

    Followers
    204,234
    Tracks
    200
    Followers per day
    -4
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    680–2,000
    Most listeners in
    São Paulo, BR

    Newest track added Sep 10, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  7. The examples pair dance acts with prominent pop names through Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran, Swedish House Mafia, and an ARTBAT and David Guetta mix featuring Gotye. Choose this for familiar artists and crossover remixes rather than a phonk or trap emphasis.

    Followers
    153,278
    Tracks
    85
    Followers per day
    -8
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    510–1,500
    Most listeners in
    Miami, US

    Newest track added Oct 9, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  8. Glitch advertises electronic, techno, future bass, phonk and trap, while examples range from “with the shits” to Noiseflow’s remix of “Derb.” The examples support variety but do not clearly establish the rap component promised in the title.

    Followers
    150,138
    Tracks
    125
    Followers per day
    +8
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    5,100–15,200

    Newest track added Oct 7, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  9. Gaming Music 2026 artwork

    Gaming Music 2026

    Curated by NCS

    Creator-oriented NCS releases

    Examples feature Egzod, Lost Sky, Rival and Papa Khan, placing the emphasis on NCS-associated electronic releases. NCS explicitly markets the playlist for YouTube and Twitch creators, though that description should not be treated as blanket permission for every use.

    Followers
    130,082
    Tracks
    213
    Followers per day
    -3
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    430–1,300

    Newest track added Oct 8, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  10. Gaming Music 🎮 Gaming Playlist 2024 artwork

    Gaming Music 🎮 Gaming Playlist 2024

    Curated by Adept Records

    Compact pop-remix set

    The examples favor recognizable remakes such as “E.T.,” “Heathens,” “Believer” and a HyperTechno mix of “Bloody Mary.” Its title still carries a 2024 label, making it a less natural choice when current framing matters.

    Followers
    125,032
    Tracks
    32
    Followers per day
    -5
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    420–1,300
    Most listeners in
    São Paulo, BR

    Newest track added Sep 12, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  11. Gaming by Spinnin' Records artwork

    Gaming by Spinnin' Records

    Curated by Spinnin’ Records

    Established dance names

    Spinnin’ Records’ examples lean toward familiar dance artists, including Robin Schulz, Alok, Alan Walker and KREAM. Pick it for artist-led dance crossover rather than a playlist dominated by pop-cover projects.

    Followers
    124,886
    Tracks
    152
    Followers per day
    -3
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    420–1,200

    Newest track added Oct 2, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

  12. GAMING FURY 2026 artwork

    GAMING FURY 2026

    Curated by MDLBEAST

    Electronic and soundtrack crossover

    The examples bring together Alan Walker, Elderbrook, Solomun and John Summit with a collaboration from “GTAVI: The Album.” This suits listeners seeking recognizable electronic names and soundtrack crossover instead of one tightly bounded subgenre.

    Followers
    123,180
    Tracks
    100
    Followers per day
    +53
    Monthly listeners (est.)
    4,600–13,800
    Most listeners in
    London, GB

    Newest track added Oct 2, 2026 · figures via artist.tools.

Songs on the most gaming playlists

Counted across the 12 playlists in this guide with readable track lists; each song counts once per playlist.

  1. Thank You (Not So Bad)Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Tiësto, Dido3 playlists2,066,361 combined followers
  2. I'm Good (Blue)David Guetta, Bebe Rexha3 playlists2,039,403 combined followers
  3. i like the way you kiss meArtemas3 playlists477,552 combined followers
  4. Love Tonight (David Guetta Remix Edit)Shouse, David Guetta3 playlists477,552 combined followers
  5. Push Up - Main EditCreeds3 playlists477,552 combined followers
  6. SLAY!Eternxlkz3 playlists477,552 combined followers
  7. Not FairNiklas Dee, Old Jim, Enny-Mae2 playlists2,534,125 combined followers
  8. FreaksTRFN, PET3RPUNX, TECHNO KING2 playlists2,534,125 combined followers
  9. Make You Minechicago city2 playlists2,534,125 combined followers
  10. Angel With A ShotgunEricovich2 playlists1,918,796 combined followers
  11. DIA DELÍCIANakama, ΣP2 playlists1,916,223 combined followers
  12. LOVELY BASTARDSZWE1HVNDXR, yatashigang2 playlists1,916,223 combined followers
  13. MONTAGEM PEGADORA - SlowedRubikdice, Chilx, WAA2 playlists1,916,223 combined followers
  14. MockingbirdTiësto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Gabry Ponte2 playlists1,916,223 combined followers
  15. LOS VOLTAJESayfalse, Yb Wasg'ood, Ariis2 playlists1,916,223 combined followers

For livestreams

NCS is the only curator here that explicitly presents its playlist for YouTube and Twitch use. Confirm the applicable terms for each track and platform before publishing or monetizing content.

How we compared these playlists

PlaylistScaler analyzes observed Spotify playlist contents. Audio measurements, where shown, come from Shazam through artist.tools. Follower growth, listener estimates and listener cities for the wider selection come from artist.tools. Playlists belong to their credited curators.

Sources, coverage & limitations

Automatic genre picks need a matching title or assigned topic, or supporting track genre labels. Editors can also select crossovers.

Observation dates appear with each playlist. Track examples are a small sample. Missing measurements are excluded, never counted as zero. Audio medians require measurements for at least ten distinct tracks and 80% of the playlist’s distinct tracks. The middle half is the range from the 25th to the 75th percentile.

Energy, danceability and other audio scores describe the recordings on a 0–1 scale; they do not measure listener outcomes or musical quality. Acousticness does not establish the absence of vocals. Explicit flags are metadata, and unmarked tracks are not a guarantee of suitability.

Track overlap uses shared distinct tracks divided by the combined distinct tracks. Repeated entries are counted separately from unique tracks. Genre labels can overlap: one track may have several labels. Follower counts and changes describe audience size, not listening activity or musical quality. Results apply to the playlists compared here, not all of Spotify.

Measurement coverage for each playlist is listed in its "Sources & full analysis" panel. "Best for" picks compare only playlists that have the measurement. Most-added songs count each song once per playlist, across the playlists whose track lists could be read.

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