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In 1958, Pong was released. Pong was a simple tennis game that consisted of bouncing a ball back and forth between two players. It’s difficult to imagine that the first video game came out less than sixty years ago. In the past sixty years, it is safe to say that video games have evolved to the point where they are getting hyper-realistic. The sophistication of video games leads to great immersion, and nothing is more immersive than Virtual Reality.
In this article, we will be examining the top ten Virtual Reality Games and the best games out now for the Oculus Quest.
Beat Saber
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If you have ever scrolled through your Facebook news feed and seen a colorful game that involves slashing cubes, you have already experienced Beat Saber.
Beat Saber is an immersive musical game that tests your rhythm and stamina. The game starts with you facing a stream of incoming blocks. These blocks are all different patterns and color-coded. You need to hit the blocks with the correct hand and also to the timing of the beat. To make the game more interesting, occasionally, you will have to avoid obstacles that require you to duck, slide, and dodge. Unlike some of the games on this list, Beat Saber requires you to be very active. You will be slashing, dodging, and bobbing your head to the music as you try to beat your high scores.
This game is available on the Oculus Rift, Rift S, and Quest, PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality.
You can purchase the game online for $29.99.
I Expect You to Die
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Have you ever wanted to be a spy and solve mysteries? In I Expect You to Die, not only are you put into puzzling situations, your very life depends on figuring out the puzzles. Unlike other VR games, I Expect You to Die does not require a lot of physical activity. It is a game that utilizes VR to help you take advantage of your surroundings. Usually, there are clues and tools that you can use around you to beat the odds and escape with your life and the last laugh!
This game is available on HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Rift, Rift S, Windows Mixed Reality, and PlayStation VR.
You can purchase this game online for $24.99.
Job Simulator
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Imagine coming home from a long day of work, just to start…another long day of work. With Job Simulator, you can make that dream a reality. To many, video games serve as an outlet to escape from work, but Job Simulator is so immersive and exciting that it has exploded in popularity regardless. You can choose from a wide array of jobs and become a master in your field. This game is popular despite being about getting a second job, a small hint as to just how addictive this game can be. If you do decide to try out Job Simulator, we highly suggest playing on never-ending infinite overtime mode. Yes, it is as epic as it sounds.
This game is available on HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Rift, Rift S, Windows Mixed Reality, and PlayStation VR.
You can purchase this game online for $19.99.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
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Multiplayer strategy games can become much more intense in VR. In Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, the main purpose of the game is to defuse a bomb through teamwork and communication. However, the group is divided into two teams and only one person can see the bomb while the others can see the manual. Only the most coordinated and collaborative groups will be able to defuse the bombs and make it out alive. If you are a fan of VR for its immersion and multiplayer experiences, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a great game to try.
This game is available on HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Rift, Rift S, and PlayStation VR.
You can purchase this game online for $14.99.
Moss
From Moss VR Game Press Kit
Moss is an adventure game with beautiful graphics and creative gameplay. In this game, you play the role of Moss, a mouse that needs to save his uncle after waking up in a magical forest. In order to save his uncle, Moss must battle enemies, solve complex puzzles, and most of all, explore! Moss is a fantastic game that will challenge the younger audiences and delight the older audiences with its beautiful art direction. If you are a fan of adventure games, be sure to try out Moss, his uncle needs you!
This game is available on HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Rift, Rift S, and PlayStation VR.
You can purchase this game online for $29.99.
Robo Recall
Robo Recall is a shooting game that finds creative ways to destroy and kill robots to the amusement of the players. The story of Robo Recall is that there is a robot uprising and it is up to the players to find and eliminate the robots before they do serious damage to society. This game is featured due to its fast-paced action and immersive gameplay. Robo Recall is an excellent game by its own right but it was designed specifically for the Oculus Touch controllers. If you are looking to maximize your fun while playing Robo Recall, we highly suggest you purchase a pair of Oculus Touch Controllers before going out and neutralizing violent robots.
This game is available on Oculus Quest, Rift, and Rift S.
You can purchase this game online for $29.99.
Space Pirate Trainer
Space Pirate Trainer is another shooting game that is fast paced and immersive. Your singular goal in this game is to shoot down space enemies that are approaching you. This task is much easier said than done because you have to be accurate with your shots while also dodging incoming attacks and space debris. Space Pirate Trainer employs a very active Space Pirate leaderboard, and those who are able to play well and play for long can reach the very top. This beautiful game can make hours pass by like minutes as you shoot at space enemies and droids.
This game is available on HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Rift, Rift S, Windows Mixed Reality, and PlayStation VR.
You can purchase this game online for $14.99.
Superhot
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Superhot is another shooting game with a twist. By slowing your own movements, you are able to slow the movement of time around you. This allows for fun gameplay that involves dodging bullets in slow motion and returning fire on slowed down enemies. This game also does not limit you to just guns, you are free to attack enemies with any object that you can get your hands on. Very few games in the world involve you killing a hostile enemy with a coffee mug or a water bottle.
This game is available on HTC Vive, Oculus Quest, Rift, Rift S, Windows Mixed Reality, and PlayStation VR.
You can purchase this game online for $24.99.
Vader Immortal
Yes, we are talking about that Vader. In Vader Immortal you get to finally live out your dream of being able to hold and use a lightsaber. You play a smuggler who is on Darth Vader’s fortress. While trying to stay alive, you must master the Force and fight off the enemies that you encounter. Not only is this an epic game, but it is also the cheapest game on this list! Lastly, this game is part of a three-part series. If you enjoy the game, you have two sequels to look forward to.
This game is available on Oculus Quest, and Rift S
You can purchase this game online for $9.99.
The Lab
Photo from The Lab Game Trailer
We wanted to end this list with The Lab. It is a free game produced by Valve that exists in the same realm as Portal 2. It’s not a direct sequel or prequel, but still retains that special spark that made Portal 2 so fun. You get to explore the universe of Aperture Science and have a large selection of mini games that you can play. You can do anything from repair robots to defend castles with a bow and arrow. Valve outdid themselves with this introduction to VR, and we highly suggest this game because it’s free and easy to play!
This game is available on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Rift S, and Windows Mixed Reality.
This game is available online for free!
Did We Miss Anything?
We tried to cover a variety of genres within this list, from shooters to even job simulators. As Virtual Reality technology grows more advanced, the limits of what can be done in these games continue to shrink. For now, we believe that these are the top ten virtual reality games that will not only be fully immersive but addicting and fun.
Do you agree with this list? If you think we left out an obvious pick, let us know so we can improve our list!
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