The most ridiculous rhythm game on Steam just got even more ridiculous. Trombone Champ, the 2022 indie sensation that lets you butcher classical music with a virtual trombone, finally released its first official DLC packs on December 18, 2024. Holy Wow Studios partnered with three beloved indie games to bring 24+ songs into the game: Undertale and Deltarune, Celeste, and Pizza Tower. Now you can poorly toot your way through Megalovania, Summit’s climactic climb, and Pizza Tower’s frantic boss battles.
These DLC packs mark a significant evolution for Trombone Champ. The game previously relied on free updates adding classical and public domain tracks, plus community mods for popular songs. Official licensed content from other games represents Holy Wow’s commitment to expanding the trombone experience while supporting fellow indie developers. The question is whether fans will pay $5.99 per pack when the base game currently sells for less during Steam’s Winter Sale.
14 Undertale and Deltarune Tracks
The Undertale and Deltarune Song Pack is the heavyweight offering at $5.99 for 14 tracks. The selection spans both games, giving players iconic boss themes, emotional character moments, and Toby Fox’s signature melodic sensibilities. Megalovania tops the list as one of gaming’s most recognizable tracks, though attempting to play it on trombone sounds like a form of musical self-torture.
Other confirmed tracks include Death by Glamour, Heartache, ASGORE, Ruins, Determination, and various Deltarune compositions. The Steam page warns that “a lot of these tracks are incredibly difficult,” which translates to “you will fail hilariously and your neighbors will file noise complaints.” That’s kind of the point though. Trombone Champ’s charm comes from how terrible players sound while attempting complex melodies.
The DLC integrates seamlessly with Trombone Champ’s card collection system. Playing these tracks earns Toots, the in-game currency spent on Tromboner Cards featuring humorous trivia. Presumably these cards will include Undertale and Deltarune lore, character facts, and possibly explanations for what a trombone-playing skeleton would sound like in the Underground.
10 Songs From Celeste’s Emotional Journey
The Celeste Song Pack brings 10 tracks from Lena Raine’s award-winning soundtrack at $5.99. Celeste’s music perfectly captures the emotional weight of Madeline’s struggle with anxiety and self-doubt while climbing a mountain. Now you can recreate that emotional journey while honking a virtual brass instrument poorly. It’s oddly fitting given how both games celebrate failure as part of the experience.
Expect tracks like Resurrections, Summit, Reach for the Summit, and other key moments from the base game and DLC. Celeste’s soundtrack relies heavily on synthesizers, piano, and atmospheric soundscapes that don’t naturally translate to trombone. That dissonance between source material and instrument creates exactly the kind of absurd comedy Trombone Champ thrives on.
The technical challenge here is significant. Celeste’s music features complex layering, tempo changes, and emotional dynamics that require precision timing. Players who struggled with the game’s brutal platforming will find similar frustration trying to nail these tracks. At least when you fail in Trombone Champ, you just sound awful instead of dying and respawning hundreds of times.
Pizza Tower’s Chaotic Energy
Pizza Tower’s Song Pack rounds out the trio at $5.99. This one makes the most sense musically. Pizza Tower’s soundtrack already features prominent horns, jazz influences, and manic energy that matches Trombone Champ’s comedic tone. Composer ClascyJitto created music that feels like a sugar-rushed cartoon exploded into your ears, perfect material for aggressive tromboning.
The exact track count wasn’t confirmed, but Pizza Tower’s best-known songs include It’s Pizza Time, Unexpectancy, Pizza Deluxe, and various boss battle themes. These tracks are fast, frantic, and feature wild tempo changes that will test even skilled players. The game’s Wario Land-inspired aesthetic pairs well with Trombone Champ’s deliberate jankiness.
Pizza Tower’s music is designed to match the protagonist Peppino’s stressed-out energy as he races through levels. Attempting to play these songs on trombone while maintaining accuracy feels impossible, which again is the entire point. Trombone Champ celebrates musical incompetence, and Pizza Tower’s chaos provides ideal source material for that celebration.
The Pricing Controversy
Here’s where things get awkward. Each DLC pack costs $5.99 individually, or $16.77 for all three in a bundle. That’s a 30% bundle discount, which sounds reasonable until you realize Trombone Champ itself currently sells for $4.99 during Steam’s Winter Sale. Regular price is $14.99, meaning the DLC bundle costs more than buying the entire base game on sale.
Reddit and social media immediately pointed out this pricing oddity. Fans appreciate Holy Wow supporting indie developers by licensing their music, but paying more for DLC tracks than the game itself feels backwards. The base game includes 50+ songs spanning classical music, original compositions, and public domain tracks. The DLC adds 24+ songs total for $16.77, roughly 70 cents per track.
Whether that’s worth it depends entirely on how much you love these specific games. Die-hard Undertale fans who’ve played Trombone Champ for 50+ hours might happily pay $5.99 to toot Megalovania. Casual players who bought the game for $5 during a sale probably won’t. Holy Wow is betting on passionate fan communities rather than broad appeal.
Supporting Indie Developers Through Music
The real value proposition isn’t just the songs. It’s supporting a collaborative indie ecosystem. Holy Wow partnered with Toby Fox, Extremely OK Games (Celeste), and Tour De Pizza (Pizza Tower) to bring these soundtracks to Trombone Champ. Revenue from these DLCs gets shared with the original creators, giving them another income stream from their work.
This represents a healthier model than unauthorized mods, which have existed for Trombone Champ since launch. Players could already download custom charts for Megalovania, Celeste tracks, and pretty much any song imaginable. Holy Wow even added official custom track support in March 2025, acknowledging the mod community’s importance. The DLC packs offer convenience, official integration, and financial support for creators who made the original music.
Indie games thrive on this kind of cross-promotion. Trombone Champ introduced millions to classical music through comedy. These DLC packs introduce Trombone Champ players to other indie titles they might have missed. Someone who bought the game for $5 might discover Celeste through the DLC, then spend $20 on that masterpiece. Everyone wins.
What’s Next for Trombone Champ
These first three DLC packs open the door for more collaborations. Imagine a Hollow Knight pack with City of Tears and Sealed Vessel. A Stardew Valley collection featuring relaxing town themes. A Cuphead pack with all those big band jazz compositions. The possibilities are endless now that Holy Wow has established the licensing framework.
Trombone Champ: Unflattened, the VR version, launched in fall 2024 on Meta Quest, Steam, and PS VR2. That version lets players physically hold and move a virtual trombone, adding immersion to the chaos. Whether these DLC packs will come to VR remains unclear, but it would make sense to expand the library across all versions.
The game also recently added three holiday songs in a free update: Carol of the Bells, Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah, and Puttin’ On the Ritz. Holy Wow continues supporting the base game alongside paid DLC, maintaining goodwill with players who can’t or won’t spend extra money. That balance between free updates and paid expansions keeps the community engaged without alienating budget-conscious fans.
FAQs
How much do the Trombone Champ DLC packs cost?
Each DLC pack costs $5.99 individually. The bundle including all three packs (Undertale + Deltarune, Celeste, and Pizza Tower) costs $16.77, offering a 30% discount.
How many songs are in each DLC pack?
The Undertale + Deltarune pack includes 14 songs, the Celeste pack has 10 songs, and the Pizza Tower pack’s exact track count hasn’t been fully confirmed.
Are the DLC packs available on Nintendo Switch?
The announcement specifically mentioned Steam, so availability on Switch and other console versions hasn’t been confirmed yet. Holy Wow typically releases updates across all platforms eventually.
Can I still use custom song mods with these DLC packs?
Yes, the DLC packs don’t interfere with custom track functionality that was added in March 2025. Players can use both official DLC and community mods simultaneously.
Do the original composers get paid from these DLC sales?
Yes, Holy Wow partnered with the original developers and composers, meaning revenue from DLC sales is shared with Toby Fox, Extremely OK Games, and Tour De Pizza.
Is Megalovania included in the Undertale DLC?
Yes, Megalovania is confirmed as one of the 14 tracks in the Undertale + Deltarune Song Pack, along with other iconic songs like Death by Glamour and ASGORE.
Why do the DLC packs cost more than the game during sales?
Trombone Champ regularly goes on sale for $4.99, while the DLC bundle costs $16.77. Holy Wow is licensing music from other developers, which involves revenue sharing that affects pricing structure.
Will there be more DLC packs in the future?
Holy Wow hasn’t announced future DLC plans, but the success of these first three packs will likely determine whether they pursue additional indie game collaborations.
Honk Your Way to Glory
Trombone Champ’s first official DLC packs represent everything great about indie gaming culture. Three beloved franchises with passionate fanbases collaborating to create something absurdly entertaining. Sure, $16.77 for 24+ songs feels steep when the base game goes on sale for $5, but you’re not just buying tracks. You’re supporting a model where indie developers help each other thrive, where music gets celebrated through comedy, and where failing spectacularly at playing Megalovania on a virtual trombone becomes a shared cultural experience. The Steam Winter Sale discount on Trombone Champ won’t last forever, but these DLC packs will. Grab the base game cheap, then decide if poorly tooting your way through the Underground, Celeste Mountain, or Peppino’s pizza-fueled rampage is worth the price of admission. Either way, your neighbors are going to hate you.