25 Best VR Games To Play in 2026 for Every Type of Gamer

Below, you’ll find a list of the best VR games and what makes them truly special.

Our Top Picks for VR Games

Whether you’re a fan of survival horror games, love space exploration, or would rather slay medieval enemies, I have something for you. Some of the best virtual reality games weren’t even released this year, showing how well they stand the test of time.

Beat Saber

RHYTHM

Channel your inner Jedi in an endless, music-filled, fun slashing experience.

No Man’s Sky

SURVIVAL

Take space exploration to a whole new level in this immersive and endless VR title.

Superhot

FPS

Be the hero of your fate and time, moving through a minimalistic space to slay enemies with style.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though. My research uncovered many gems across multiple gaming genres. Why not keep reading to find the next best VR game that’ll keep you happily engaged for hours?

25 Best VR Games That’ll Glue You to Your Headset

Whether you’re into mind-bending puzzles, world-building adventures, or heart-pounding first-person shooters, my comprehensive review list has the perfect VR game to match your style.

Dive in and discover your next favorite experience!

Beat Saber

• Year
• Meta Quest, PS VR/VR2, Oculus, HTC Vive
• Beat Games
• Genre
• Rhythm
• You don’t need to be an
• action-packed Star Wars game
• fan to enjoy

Beat Saber

, but you’ll love it more if you’ve ever dreamed of wielding a lightsaber to the beat of adrenaline-pumping music.

What I like most about this VR game is how it makes you work out by accident. That makes it a great option for those who spend much time sitting at their desks. With Beat Saber, you get to stretch your back, open up your shoulders, and get into a wide range of movements.

On top of that, I love Beat Saber’s extensive music catalogue and selection. There’s something for everyone.

No Man’s Sky

• Year
• PS VR/VR2, HTC Vive, Steam VR
• Hello Games
• Genre
• Action/Adventure
• If you’re looking for the most
• immersive survival games
• on VR, then you should start with

No Man’s Sky

.

You get to explore space, interacting with creatures and objects, following a more-than-decent story mode, and visiting thousands of planets. In short, you can’t see it all on

No Man’s Sky

, and the developer is still adding new updates to expand the worlds.

On top of that, this title is connected across other gaming platforms. So, you can start playing

No Man’s Sky

on your PC, continue your saved progress on your Xbox, and finish it up on your VR!

Superhot

• Year
• Oculus, PlayStation, HTC Vive
• Superhot Team
• Genre

First-person shooter (FPS)

Most strategy games try to do so much all at once, but

Superhot

isn’t one of those. Instead, this stunning indie game adopts a minimalist approach, using a combo of mostly red and white to ensure everything stands out the right way.

I also like the simplicity of the gameplay, making it an enjoyable and immersive experience. However, you need space to play

Superhot

.

Unlike No Man’s Sky, which allows you to jump through space, you’ll need some room for all the crouching, grabbing, and other movements in

Superhot

.

Resident Evil Village

• Year
• PS VR2
• Capcom
• Genre
• Survival horror

Resident Evil Village

• is one of the
• best single-player games

in VR, especially if you have a PlayStation VR 2. Like the PC and console versions, no expense was spared in making this life-like. You even get to interact with most of the intuitive graphics, immersive details, and life-like objects. Seeing the true height of characters like Lady Dimitrescu in 3D increases her fear factor, making the whole thing feel almost real.

Given that this is one of those games you can play for hours, I like that you can do so both while standing and sitting.

Demeo

Year Oculus Quest, PS VR2 Resolution Games Genre RPG

Demeo

offers multiple campaign modes, single and multiplayer options, and great replay value with tons of different characters who bring something new to the table. Therefore, it’s not surprising that it’s my most preferred RPG game in VR.

In short,

Demeo

is excellent if you naturally love Dungeons and Dragons but want a more immersive experience.

It takes about 30 minutes to an hour to complete the entire game in some campaign modes on solo gameplay. This can easily climb up to 3 hours if you’re playing with a group.

DOOM VFR

Year PSVR, HTC Vive Bethesda Softworks Genre FPS

DOOM VFR

offers a variety of guns, different story modes, multiple campaign levels, and a plethora of demons waiting to be slayed. It’s already established as one of the best FPS games on consoles and PCs, but it makes a perfect trifecta with its VR component.

PC and console players may quickly notice that DOOM VFR’s graphics are slightly turned down in the VR mode. I’ve found that this only affects the environment, as the demons and other objects you’ll interact with maintain high image quality.

Batman Arkham

Year Oculus Rift, Valve Index, HTC Vive Rocksteady Studios Genre Adventure To be honest, Batman Arkham [VR] isn’t really a game. Instead, I find it to be a very fine way for hardcore Batman fans to relive the experiences of Gotham’s mighty hero through their own eyes.

If you’ve played other Batman titles before, you’ll quickly find that the storyline in this roughly 1-hour title isn’t new. However, it still offers new takes on some angles, such as the human side of Batman and the emotional side of his parents’ passing. Adding the unique detective angle from which you’ll play, you’ll find it to be one of the best stealth games on this list.

Half-Life: Alyx

Year PC-compatible VR Valve Genre FPS It still surprises me how a well-designed VR game like

Half-Life: Alyx

can keep its detail and performance on nearly any kind of headset. In my experience, titles like this would only perform best on the most high-end headsets.

Half-Life: Alyx’s in-game mechanics are impressive. On immersion, I like how the game retains all the terrains and environments we’ve come to love in the Half-Life series, from undergrounds to industrial areas and alien nests.

Finally, the story is well-thought-out, evenly paced, and logical till the end – complete with tense standoffs, clever twists, and the satisfying thump of machine guns echoing through the chaos.

Minecraft

Year PS VR, HTC Vive Mojang Studios Genre Sandbox & survival Minecraft VR remains a great title for fans of the franchise, like me. However, it wasn’t designed from the ground up for the VR experience. So, you might get a few lags from time to time, even if you’re using a powerful headset.

Even so, this doesn’t impact gameplay. Instead, you’ll appreciate being in the 3D

Minecraft

world and building real-world things using your own hands, rather than a mouse. In fact, watching the

Minecraft

rainfall was a pretty special experience.

Grab this if you’ve been playing Minecraft for a while and want to rediscover your love for one of the best sandbox games out there.

Ghost Giant

Year Oculus Quest, PS VR Zoink Genre Puzzle After spending some time on this one, I believe

Ghost Giant

is best suited to extreme VR newbies or kids. However, it could also be a relaxing experience for core VR gamers who want to take a break from fast-paced titles.

In all, I love the story mode here since it follows a unique, logically laid-out path. In some instances, it feels like I’m watching a nice movie since the human interactions aren’t many.

So, you get a laid-back, immersive, and entertaining VR gaming session that truly calms the nerves.

Until You Fall

Year PSVR, Oculus Quest Schell Games Genre Hack and slash Fancy a workout in the middle of a fighting game? Then,

Until You Fall

is the right title for you. You get a huge variety of cool medieval weapons to choose from.

What about the workout part? The game allows you to dodge, duck, block, and attack based on your situation. In other words, you unlock your inner warrior while slaying enemies in private battles.

Medieval Dynasty

Year Quest VR Render Cube Genre Action & Adventure Most survival titles feature aliens, firefights, hand-to-hand combat, and the whole nine yards. You can take a break from all that with

Medieval Dynasty

, thanks to its more natural approach to survival games.

Here, you’re building your life and surviving every day in a rural setting. So, you’ll farm the land, hunt animals for food, build your own home, and participate in some communal living exercises.

It may sound slow compared to other stunning medieval games you may have experienced. Once you get into this game, though, you’ll see it for the addictive gem that it is.

Little Cities

Year Quest VR, PS VR2 Purple Yonder Ltd.

Genre Strategy

Little Cities

entices me for the same reason I enjoy titles like Bob the Builder and SIMs. The first part of your task is building up little cities into habitable zones. However, that’s not as challenging as maintaining these cities, ensuring they have a reliable road network, improving city dwellers’ happiness, and so much more. All this, while managing a budget.

Think you’ve got a real estate developer in you? How about we find out in this fantastic city building game?