Half-Life: Alyx redefined what a story-driven VR game could be. Its world feels completely tangible, especially when you're using the Gravity Gloves to cleverly grab objects and solve puzzles. Whether you play on a high-end PC setup or stream it to a Quest, it remains an essential, immersive adventure that every VR enthusiast should experience. | © Valve
Reach feels like a masterclass in polished VR interaction, where every movement flows together with incredible smoothness. It wraps these refined mechanics around a cinematic adventure, guiding you through a mysterious underground world that's a genuine pleasure to explore. This game doesn't reinvent the wheel; instead, it represents the confident peak of what a veteran VR studio can achieve when they perfect the fundamentals. | © nDreams Elevation
Alien: Rogue Incursion is the kind of intense, polished horror experience VR was made for. You're actively navigating claustrophobic halls, managing resources, and listening for every hiss and creak that signals the xenomorphs are close. The fantastic audio design and sharp visuals work together to create a consistently nerve-wracking atmosphere that fully embraces the classic Alien terror. | © Survios
Asgard's Wrath 2 feels like a full-blown console RPG that just happens to live inside your VR headset. It throws a massive adventure at you, packed with everything from wall-running and grappling hooks to deep sword-and-magic combat. If you're looking for a single game that justifies owning a Quest 3, this lengthy and impressive epic is an easy recommendation. | © Sanzaru Games
Gorn 2 knows exactly what it is: a hilarious, over-the-top arena fighter where the silly physics are the star. It doubles down on the chaos with a huge arsenal of goofy weapons and encourages you to use the entire environment to creatively smash your foes. It’s a bigger, better, and just as joyfully violent sequel that perfectly captures the silly fun of VR combat, as long as you mind your real-life furniture. | © Cortopia Studios
Walkabout Mini Golf proves that a simple concept, done right, can be one of VR's most consistently enjoyable social games. Its physics feel perfectly satisfying, whether you're pulling off a tricky bank shot or just having a laugh with friends. With a huge variety of creative courses, it's become the ultimate chill-out zone and a fantastic way to hang out with people online. | © Mighty Coconut
Star Wars: Squadrons fulfills that childhood dream of truly sitting in the cockpit of an X-wing or TIE fighter. Dogfighting in VR lets you track enemies by physically looking around your cockpit, which adds a thrilling layer of strategy and immersion. Once you find your space legs, it becomes the definitive way to experience this chaotic and authentic Star Wars flight sim. | © Motive Studio
Phasmophobia is already a tense co-op horror hit, but playing it in VR cranks the fear factor into an entirely different league. Investigating a dark basement with just a flashlight in your hand feels unnervingly real, making every creak and whisper a genuine jump-scare. It's that perfect mix of methodical ghost hunting and sheer terror that you simply can't get from a monitor. | © Kinetic Games
Action Hero ditches the capes and delivers pure, blockbuster fun by putting you right in the director's chair. Its clever Superhot-style time-movement gives you that cool, cinematic feeling of dodging bullets and pulling off impossible stunts across six wildly different movie genres. Whether you're pulling off a heist or fighting dinosaurs, it's a refreshing and consistently thrilling twist on the VR action. | © Fast Travel Games
Thrasher shows how clever hand-tracking can make a VR game feel like pure magic. You guide a glowing eel through a psychedelic world just by pinching and swiping in the air, which feels incredibly intuitive and fresh. It's a rhythmic, pattern-based trip that proves you don't always need a controller for a deeply engaging and uniquely stylish experience. | © Puddle
Gran Turismo 7 on PSVR2 is arguably the most authentic driving experience you can get in virtual reality right now. It transforms every race, letting you judge turns by leaning into the windshield and feeling the track's elevation change in a way a flat screen just can't match. Even if you don't win, just cruising at sunset with that level of immersion makes every second behind the wheel worth it. | © Polyphony Digital Inc.
Resident Evil Village already had a great mix of action and pure dread, but the VR mode cranks that terror up to a personal level. Seeing its haunting vampire castle and that infamous doll house up close in the headset is an unforgettable, nerve-wracking experience. It just feels built for VR, offering a visual polish and immersive depth that makes it the standout horror pick from Capcom's catalog. | © Capcom
Batman: Arkham Shadow is the surprise return to Gotham we didn't see coming, built from the ground up to showcase the power of Meta Quest 3. It perfectly captures the feel of being the Dark Knight, mixing that fluid, first-person brawling with detective work across a brand-new story. Set between Origins and Asylum, your pursuit of the terrifying Rat King proves this beloved franchise still has a lot of life left in VR. | © Camouflaj
No Man's Sky is fully realized in VR, transforming its vast universe into a place you can truly step inside. Constant updates keep adding new ships, expeditions, and deep systems that make exploration and crafting feel fresh. The recent PSVR2 upgrade specifically sharpens the visuals, so you can comfortably lose yourself in the infinite wonder of exploring an entire galaxy. | © Hello Games
Beat Saber is practically the face of VR for a reason. You grab two lightsabers and slice through blocks to the beat of huge artists, which is an immediate blast whether you're a newcomer or a pro. The challenge gets seriously deep with higher difficulties and wild 360-degree maps, yet it always stays accessible, especially with a bunch of free music tracks included right away. | © Beat Games
Picking the right VR game can be tough with so many options out there. We've cut through the noise to find the absolute best experiences you can play right now, from polished blockbusters to clever indie gems.
