29 Best Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Songs: The Ultimate Soundtrack

The vibrant, sun-drenched streets of Vice City, a fictional metropolis echoing 1980s Miami, pulsate with an unforgettable soundtrack. This isn't just background music; it's a crucial element of the game's atmosphere, a powerful evocation of a specific time and place. To truly appreciate the game's immersive world, one must delve into the eclectic mix of genres and artists that make up its iconic score. From the infectious energy of 80s pop anthems that perfectly capture the era's carefree spirit to the hard-hitting rock ballads that underscore the city's darker undercurrents, the music represents a powerful snapshot of a bygone era's cultural landscape. This list aims to celebrate the timeless appeal of these tracks, showcasing the diversity and sheer quality that helped shape the game's legendary status and introduce these classics to a new generation of listeners.

The soundtrack isn't just a collection of random hits; it's carefully curated to evoke specific emotions and enhance the gameplay experience. The songs selected aren't just chart-toppers; they represent the diverse sounds of the decade, reflecting the multifaceted nature of Vice City itself. Whether it's the catchy melodies that make you want to hit the dance floor or the raw emotion of power ballads that resonate deep within, each track plays a vital role in creating an unparalleled gaming experience. This carefully chosen selection allows listeners to experience a journey through a nostalgic musical landscape, emphasizing the lasting impact of a soundtrack that successfully blended iconic sounds with narrative brilliance, creating an unforgettable synergy between music and game. So, get ready to crank up the volume and relive the magic of Vice City through its incredible soundtrack.

  • Take on Me
    1

    Take on Me

    a-ha

    1984

    Hunting High and Low

  • Sweet Child O' Mine
    2

    Sweet Child O' Mine

    Guns N' Roses

    1987

    Appetite For Destruction

  • Billie Jean
    3

    Billie Jean

    Michael Jackson

    1982

    Thriller

  • Girls Just Want to Have Fun
    4

    Girls Just Want to Have Fun

    Cyndi Lauper

    1983

    She's So Unusual

  • Every Breath You Take
    5

    Every Breath You Take

    The Police

    1983

    Synchronicity (Remastered 2003)

  • Livin' On A Prayer
    6

    Livin' On A Prayer

    Bon Jovi

    1986

    Slippery When Wet

  • You're My Heart, You're My Soul
    7

    You're My Heart, You're My Soul

    Modern Talking

    1984

  • Another Day in Paradise
    8

    Another Day in Paradise

    Phil Collins

    1989

    ...But Seriously (Deluxe Edition)

  • Heart Of Glass
    9

    Heart Of Glass

    Blondie

    1979

    Nilsson Schmilsson

  • Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
    10

    Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

    Wham!

    1984

  • Take My Breath Away
    11

    Take My Breath Away

    Berlin

    1986

    Slippery When Wet

  • I Want to Know What Love Is
    12

    I Want to Know What Love Is

    Foreigner

    1985

    Agent Provocateur

  • Don't Stop Believin'
    13

    Don't Stop Believin'

    Journey

    1981

    Escape (2022 Remaster)

  • You Spin me 'round
    14

    You Spin me 'round

    Dead Or Alive

    1985

  • Lose Yourself
    15

    Lose Yourself

    Eminem

    2002

    The Blueprint 3

  • I Ran
    16

    I Ran

    A Flock Of Seagulls

    1982

    A Flock Of Seagulls

  • We Are the World
    17

    We Are the World

    USA for Africa

    1985

  • Like a Virgin
    18

    Like a Virgin

    Madonna

    1985

    Like a Virgin

  • When Doves Cry
    19

    When Doves Cry

    Prince

    1984

  • Hello
    20

    Hello

    Lionel Richie

    1984

  • I Will Survive
    21

    I Will Survive

    Gloria Gaynor

    1978

    Future Bound

  • Islands in the Stream
    22

    Islands in the Stream

    Kenny Rogers,Dolly Parton

    1983

    The Gambler

  • Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
    23

    Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

    The Police

    1981

    Ghost In The Machine (Remastered 2003)

  • 99 Luftballons
    24

    99 Luftballons

    Nena

    1983

  • 9 Crimes
    25

    9 Crimes

    Damien Rice

    2003

  • I'm So Excited
    26

    I'm So Excited

    The Pointer Sisters

    1982

    So Excited! (Expanded Edition)

  • I Love Rock 'n' Roll
    27

    I Love Rock 'n' Roll

    Joan Jett , the Blackhearts

    1981

  • Cars
    28

    Cars

    Gary Numan

    1979

  • I Just Can't Stop Loving You
    29

    I Just Can't Stop Loving You

    Michael Jackson,Siedah Garrett

    1987

    Bad 25th Anniversary