[sofastreamer]

rez on dreamcast had a great soundtrack that interacts with the gameplay itself. some kind of psychedelic journey. i like playing counterstrike source with some of my own music in the background. no serious gaming though.

 

[clyw98]

Don't Starve if you want to listen to your own music while playing.
Bastion or Hotline Miami if you want a great soundtrack.

 

[MistrDave]

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, soon to be released on the PSN, though I own the soundtrack, is dazzling. Maybe not in the same realm of things you are discussing, but a real sweeping, wonderful composition of music. 

 

[ninjapirate9901]

Give Proteus a try if you're up for something different. Not an amazing game (or even much of a game to be honest), but its pleasant and relaxing.

 

[MegaMushroom]

Bastion and Sanctum have some pretty nice music.  Different genres mind you, but still good in their own rights.  

 

[Ferr]

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rez on dreamcast had a great soundtrack that interacts with the gameplay itself. some kind of psychedelic journey.

 
THIS! This so much.
 
Space Channel 5 part 1 (same dev) have good music too if you like funky stuff.
 

 

[cme]

Any turn-based strategy game is great for playing while listening to music. They tend not to use voice frequently and the game soundtrack usually doesn't convey any useful information. i.e., you don't have to listen to the game at all and there is no time pressure to make a decision.
 
I particularly enjoy Master of Magic, Master of Orion II, etc. etc.

 

[Diokhan]

I'm loving guildwars / guildwars 2 (mmo's I know)
But they are great, music is so nice while running around in great scenery.

 

[Kez1a]

I have been really into the Bastion/ Hotline Miami music as well as someSquare soft/enix stuff, there is also another indie game that had a soundtrack I love but I cannot think of it at the moment, all I can remember was there was something to do with plants or organic matter or something along those lines.

 

[gfrog101]

+1 for minecraft
and +1 for civ5 as well

 

[CRYPTO137]

Hotline Miami.  That electronic/psychedelic soundtrack helped fuel one of the most ****ed up and incredible experiences of 2012.

 

[WhiteCrow]

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Hotline Miami.  That electronic/psychedelic soundtrack helped fuel one of the most ****ed up and incredible experiences of 2012.

did you beat it with both endings? Seriously one of teh best games of 2012 let alone indie games of the year.

 

[C.C.S.]

Theaterhythm Final Fantasy is quickly becoming my favorite game for music listening. Some of the absolute best tracks from each Final Fantasy OST all in one game. I love it.