The soundtrack's minimalistic and melancholic composition has been praised by critics.[1] On the topic of the music's minimalism, Rosenfeld has stated that it was "unavoidable", as "Minecraft has a terrible sound engine".[2] The ambient music style of the soundtrack has been compared to the works of Brian Eno, Erik Satie, Aphex Twin, and Vangelis.[8][16] In 2018, The Boar described the soundtrack's composition as "nostalgia in its purest form".[25]