Ominous sound effects
Free CC0 ominous sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 13 sounds.
Most downloaded ominous sounds
Long deep trembling bass rumble for ominous film moments·bass, cinema
Massive distorted orchestral horn blast for epic movie trailers·angry-boat, brrrrrrrrrrrrm
If I made a movie with open space shots, this would be my background for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·science-fiction, alien
This sound is a tribute to a good friend of mine that passed away last year for wet scenes or liquid motion.·ambient, effect
A unique reversed melody with an old-school vibe, great for retro-themed projects.·analog, cassette
A creaking door into a hollow space, creating an ominous and spatial sound.·close, closing
A deep, cinematic sound effect with ominous tones, suitable for suspense or dramatic scenes.·bass, cinematic
An eerie soundscape of howling winds, perfect for dystopian themes in film or games.·ambient, apocalyptic
Battered spacecraft ambience with creaking hull and engine room·atmosphere, cinematic
A short world-inspired drum beat that can be looped for extended use.·beat, drums
A foreboding synth loop that creates a sense of tension and mystery.·beat, foreboding
A dark and powerful bass loop perfect for creating suspenseful music.·130, bpm
Growling Reverberating Alien Sci Fi for sci-fi interfaces or game FX.·alien, ambient
Lots of Sounds API
Get ominous sounds from code
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=ominous" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- What are ominous sounds used for?
- Ominous 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.