Summary
Video games, as a whole, already offer a more immersive way to experience modern media. Butvirtual realityis what makes it seem real. Button presses and analog sticks don’t feel the same as seeing a sword in your own hand, moving as you move. The action is exciting, the worlds are massive, and the most mundane of horrors become heart-stopping.
Virtual reality allows us to experience gaming to the absolute fullest. So why not experience the best there is to offer? Maybe you’re new to the platform, or maybe you’re a veteran looking to see what you might be missing. From the HTC Vive to the Meta Quest 2, these are the best VR games of all time.
Updated on July 15, 2025, by Branden Lizardi:As we grow closer to the holidays, the chance of gifting (or being gifted) rise dramatically. Whether you’re looking to buy someone a Meta Quest headset and want to preload some of the best VR games, or you just were given one and want to know where to start, we have it figured out. We’ve updated this list to ensure that you have everything you need to know about the best virtual reality games of all time.
Available Platforms
PC VR, PSVR 1
It should come as no surprise that Skyrim would end up here. It was an incredibly influential RPG when it came out, offering a wide world full of adventure, action, and intrigue. You, a horse thief turned Dragonborn, follow on a path throughout the snowy mountains of Skyrim to save the land from the looming threat of the dragon Alduin.
When restructured to accommodate virtual reality, it becomes one of the most expansive and time-absorbing RPGs to ever grace the format. Swinging swords and casting spellsis tremendously satisfying; there’s more than plenty to do, and it all looks fantastic. They even adjust certain mechanics, such as skill perks, to fit the format better. All in all, It’s one of the best fantasy RPGs to play in VR.
Meta Quest 2-3
A built-from-the-ground-up remake of the hit indie PC and console game, Medieval Dynasty New Settlement drops you into the deep of the Middle Ages, with only a couple of small villages nearby for aid. From there, you have to hunt, gather, craft, and build your way from a humble settlement to one of the largest villages in the valley.
With a surprising amount of depth to the mechanics, plenty to do, and an interesting plotline to drive you forward, you’ll never be sitting idle. And with an impressive level of optimization, a fully charged Meta Quest headset will outlast any play session you partake in. The only downside is that it IS a Meta Quest exclusive and doesn’t take advantage of the convenience of PC VR gaming.
A later update introduced alcohol production. Better get those wheat farms and bee hives going early!
PC VR, PSVR 1/2
By this point in time, No Man’s Sky has evolved into something far greater than what it was at launch. After several years of developer support and seemingly constant content updates, there’s an ever-expanding plethora of things to do in this Sci-Fi space exploration game.
Consider keeping both the Move controllers and a traditional controller connected. Vehicles are more easily operated with a traditional controller, while hand wands are better for everything else.
One of those updates implemented VR support for PC and PlayStation consoles. And Hello Games didn’t do the bare minimum for it, either. It offers completely revamped interfaces and controls that make the VR mode super intuitive. Pair this with an already impressive expanse, and you have one of thebest open-world VR games of all time.
PC VR, PSVR 1/2, Meta Quest 1-3
The Walking Dead has seen plenty of different media formats, from live-action HBO shows to decision-based narrative video games. Why not VR, too? You play as an unlucky tourist in the now zombie-riddled swamps of New Orleans.Sneak past walkers, collect food and water, and craft new weapons and equipment as you progress through a dead world in hopes of survival.
What Saints & Sinners really nails down is ‘pacing.’ The way things are paced hits a perfect flow, from the narrative progress to how to best fight the zombies. It all feels natural and fair, striking the right balance to let you really become immersed in the experience. It’s a level of consideration to the VR format you don’t always see in a game.
There is beauty in simplicity, two things that Walkabout Mini Golf has in spades. Traverse through a selection of low-poly themesmini golf courses, aiming to get under par. Put through space, past pirate treasure, and even on the Island of Myst via one of their various reference DLC add-ons. When not putting, you can search for hidden ball patterns or solve secrets to unlock new putters.
There are several different courses based on the literary works of Jules Verne as DLC. They also collaborated with Meow Wolf, an immersive experience company, and The Labyrinth (the movie).
There’s a certain level of smart game design happening here that enhances the general gameplay in a way you might not even notice. Small aspects like automatic putter length and customizable power settings allow you to perform as expertly as you feel like you would, instead of the unfortunate reality.
PC VR, Meta Quest 2-3
Blade And Sorcery satisfies one of mankind’s oldest desires: to best our enemies in melee combat. A full physics-based sword-fighting game, it offers a slew of medieval combat weapons, magical effects, and even dungeon delving. With the 1.0 update taking it out of Early Access, it also includes a campaign mode with upgradable skill trees, a cool story, and (no spoilers) a super exciting boss fight.
Its cool setting is enhanced even further by the weapon physics. Large weapons move slowly and hit with a heavy clunk. A weapon hilt will stop a blade, and an axe’s hook can catch (and even pull away) the edge of a shield. You’re capable of complex combat maneuvers that are only possible in VR, and the game handles them tremendously.
The Meta Quest version of the game is different, titled Blade and Sorcery: Nomad. Designed with the Quest in mind, you may find some differences between this and the PC version of the game.
PC VR, PSVR 1/2, Oculus Quest 1-3
The most famous and best-selling VR title of all time, Beat Saber is something that is far easier to understand firsthand. You wield two light swords. As a musical track plays, cubes will fly toward you. You must slash through the cubes of each sword’s color in the direction indicated on the block. It’s your standard rhythm game experience, placed in a neon 3D landscape. It’s easy to follow, fun to play, and will keep you feeling pumped.
If you’re playing on PC, you can also access a massive collection of community-madetracks and playlists. From meme tracks to dance classics, this creates a seemingly endless supply of fresh content to experience and explore. Just make sure you stay hydrated. This game is a real workout.
Grown tired of the provided track list, but don’t feel like purchasing a DLC pack? The PC version of the game has a very extensive custom track making community.
Often considered the forefather of VR gaming, Job Simulator was a launch title for nearly every single VR headset to hit the market. And it remains the king for a reason. This quirky sandbox game places you ina common office job. However, you’re from the far future, where the details of each job have become a bit muddled by time. It’s not just an office job, either. You can also experience the concept of jobbing as an auto mechanic, chef, and convenience store clerk.
Owlchemy Labs also developed a sequel of sorts called Vacation Simulator, which follows a similar but more open and interconnected play style. It’s also about vacationing efficiently, of course.
Tremendously charming humor aside, the level of sandbox interactivity available on each map is unforgettably fun. Seemingly, every item can interact with every device in some way, promoting creativity for each goal given. It’ll have you so engaged that you’ll forget you’re at home.
The I Expect You To Die games are a golden example of finding what you’re good at and refining it to perfection. In each game, you are a secret agent extraordinaire equipped with special telekinetic powers. Each level is an escape room, styled after various scenes one might find in a super spy movie. But for every step forward, two more steps into the grave present themself, granting the game its namesake.
All three games, I Expect You To Die, IEYTD 2: The Spy and The Liar, and IEYTD 3: Cog in the Machine, follow the same protagonist in a linear story against evil scientist Doctor Zoraxis. Each game is as good as the last. And given their consistent design and continuity, we can’t bring ourselves to pick just one out of the three. So this entry is for the entire game series.
The antagonist of the second game is voiced by acclaimed actor and known nerd Wil Wheaton.
PC VR, PSVR 1, Oculus Quest 1-3
Superhot already turned heads when it initially released. This incredibly stylized indie game introduced a fascinating concept for a first-person shooter: time only moves when you move. This creates the intensity of a non-stop action fight scene with the time and consideration of a puzzle game. Wrap all of it up in a very cyberpunk narrative and unique art style, and it’ll be a game that burns the words “SUPER… HOT…” in your memory long after playing it.
Superhot in VR received some controversy in 2021 whenan update removedtwo narrative scenes that instructed the user to commit simulated self-harm.
While originally a standard PC game, it was eventually remade for virtual reality. The freedom of motion, both in your head and your hands, takes the movement-time mechanic to a whole other level. You’re doing more than playing in this world; you’re living through it with your own eyes.
