The Heartfall A Tale in Three Lives soundtrack contains over 50 original music tracks composed specifically for Kazehita's visual-novel RPG fan project based on the YouTube series 3rd Life. Published officially on October 13, 2026, across digital platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, the score is divided into two separate album releases: Heartfall PART ONE (Original Game Soundtrack) and Heartfall PART TWO (Original Game Soundtrack). Players can also access and audition every song directly within the game's built-in start menu music room.
Heartfall Soundtrack Releases and Streaming Options
The music for Heartfall was released to streaming services two days ahead of the game's October 15, 2026 Steam debut. Published under the label Kazehita, the collection is officially split into two volumes available on major audio platforms:
- Heartfall PART ONE (Original Game Soundtrack): Released October 13, 2026, featuring ensemble collaborations including the official main title theme, narrative themes, and background motifs.
- Heartfall PART TWO (Original Game Soundtrack): Released October 13, 2026, containing ambient tracks, location-specific scores such as Monopoly Mountain, and darker narrative accompaniments like Void Eye Euphoria.
In addition to external streaming, the game client includes an integrated music gallery accessible from the opening screen. This menu allows players to play any track on demand and displays individual credits alongside composer details.
Confirmed Tracks and Album Data
The production team assembled a diverse collection of motifs that shift based on narrative routes, character dialogue, and dramatic encounters. Below are verified tracks confirmed through official digital album listings and in-game displays:
| Track Title | Duration | Credited Artists / Composers | Official Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartfall — A Tale in Three Lives: Title Theme | 5:24 | Heartfall Game, zipzapzoom, seawaveleo, Smirror, Maestro Euphonica, heymayday, Thriplerex, Vein Pursuer | Heartfall PART ONE |
| Red Winter is Coming! | 3:46 | Heartfall Game, heymayday | Heartfall PART ONE |
| Did That Make You Jump? | 0:41 | Heartfall Game, Smirror | Heartfall PART ONE |
| Monopoly Mountain - Desert Duet | 1:12 | Heartfall Game, seawaveleo | Heartfall PART TWO |
| Monopoly Mountain - Desert Solo | 1:47 | Heartfall Game, seawaveleo | Heartfall PART TWO |
| Void Eye Euphoria | 1:48 | Heartfall Game, Vein Pursuer | Heartfall PART TWO |
Credited Composers and In-Game Roles
The game’s musical landscape is the collaborative output of multiple independent composers working within a broader team of seventy project contributors. Major credited musicians across the soundtrack include:
- Maestro Euphonica: Co-composer of the main title theme and the composer behind the melodic, harp-driven score heard along Route 3's Flower Valley storyline.
- heymayday: Composer of the intense electric guitar battle track "Red Winter is Coming!", which accompanies the discovery of the mysterious red book in the secret library.
- seawaveleo: Composer of thematic area pieces, including both the "Monopoly Mountain - Desert Duet" and "Monopoly Mountain - Desert Solo."
- Smirror: Composer of "Did That Make You Jump?" as well as contributor to the comprehensive Title Theme ensemble.
- Vein Pursuer: Composer of "Void Eye Euphoria" and co-composer on the Title Theme.
- zipzapzoom: Core contributor to the multi-artist Title Theme collaboration.
- Thriplerex: Co-composer on the main Title Theme.
In-Game Audio Implementation and Themes
Heartfall integrates its score dynamically during dialogue and route progression. Whenever a new background theme starts playing during gameplay, an on-screen display in the corner of the screen provides the song title alongside the specific composer name.
Several in-game sequences highlight distinct audio arrangements:
- Interactive Music Box: During storyline progression with Impulse in the forest, players interact with a physical music box that plays a delicate music-box rendition of the game's primary theme.
- Minigame Music: Interactive gameplay sequences feature bespoke genre-shifting music, such as the upbeat, jazzy soundtrack that plays during Jimmy’s "Chick Dance" egg-tossing minigame.
- Atmospheric Backgrounds: Ambient tracks cover varied locations across the island, transitioning from relaxed freshwater fishing themes to tense, echoing cues when entering the underground mine shafts or confronting supernatural island phenomena.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I listen to the Heartfall soundtrack?
The soundtrack is officially available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major music streaming services under the albums Heartfall PART ONE (Original Game Soundtrack) and Heartfall PART TWO (Original Game Soundtrack). It can also be heard inside the game via the start screen's music gallery.
How many original tracks are in Heartfall: A Tale in Three Lives?
According to the game's official Steam documentation, the project features over 50 original music tracks developed across its various storyline routes and minigames.
Can you view song titles and composers while playing?
Yes. Whenever a track begins during a scene or exploration area, the game displays the song title and the credited composer in a corner notification box.
Is the Heartfall soundtrack free to listen to?
Yes. The albums are streamable on standard music streaming platforms, and the game itself—including the full in-game music player—is free to play on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
