Dark sound effects
Free CC0 dark sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 783 sounds.
Most downloaded dark sounds
Top 30Deep cinematic ambient drone atmosphere·ambiance, ambience
Deep cinematic swooshes and film-like ambient atmosphere·ambiance, ambience
Reversed low piano keys building dark horror tension·approach, aptmosphere
Reverberant water dripping in a dark cave or dungeon setting·ambiance, ambient
Processed female scream turned into a demonic shriek·breath, dark
Dark haunting atmospheric beat with cracking textures·approaching, beat
Gentle soft tonal wind ambience·amb, ambiance
Long evolving horror drone with metallic resonance and sub-bass tension·ambient, bass
Ascending reverberant sound evoking a flashback transition·cinematic, dark
A dramatic motif that builds tension, perfect for cinematic moments.·cinematic, dark
An ambient loop with dark drones, suitable for mysterious or tense scenes.·action, ambient
a long sound like many little bugs "working" in big wind for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambience, ambient
A dramatic orchestral loop at 120 BPM, perfect for suspenseful moments.·ambient, atmosphere
A collection of sound effects inspired by dystopian and sci-fi themes, suitable for media projects.·acoustic, alien
If I made a movie with open space shots, this would be my background for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·science-fiction, alien
A tense, cinematic orchestral loop at 120 BPM, ideal for suspense scenes.·ambient, atmosphere
A dramatic, suspenseful orchestral loop at 120 BPM, suitable for cinematic tension.·ambient, atmosphere
down pitched microwave sound with reverb fx chain for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·drone, ambiance
A soft, melancholic piano loop created with sequenced instruments, conveying a somber mood.·dark, loop
space sound made in fl studio for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·ambience, ambient
A deep, distant explosion sound, great for cinematic effects in action scenes.·bang, bass
A medium-pitched distant explosion sound, suitable for dramatic moments in storytelling.·bang, bass
An ambient soundscape inspired by mystical and forest themes, suitable for cinematic use.·amb, ambiance
Creepy ambient sound design for suspenseful scenes in films or games.·abyss, amb
A set of dystopian sci-fi sound effects and loops inspired by animated series, suitable for film and media.·acoustic, alien
A haunting piano melody layered with strings, creating a dark and mysterious mood.·classical, dark
Drone Halloween Alien for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·halloween, alien
A calming ambient recording capturing ocean sounds, water movements, and distant seagulls, suitable for relaxation or horror atmospheres.·ambient, arctic
An atmospheric soundscape of a spaceship bar, featuring ambient and sci-fi elements.·space, alien
Atmospheric "hyperspace" vacuum sound effect for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·0ktober, ambient
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Search the full CC0 catalog from your app, game or AI agent with the REST API or the MCP server.
curl
curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
-H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
--data-urlencode "tags=dark" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- What are dark sounds used for?
- Dark sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
- Can I use these sounds commercially?
- Yes. Every sound is CC0: free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution required. A credit link to lotsofsounds.com is appreciated but optional.
- How do I download a sound?
- Open any sound to preview it for free. Sign in to a Lots of Sounds account to download MP3 files.