One of the hottest gaming trends going on right now isVR. While only time will tell whether or not VR will remain a trend or be the new direction for gaming entirely, it’s already safe to say that developers have managed to do some incredible things with the technology.
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There are tons of great VR games for you to try out, but while some seem as if they are just seeing what can be done with the technology, others have managed to innovate on genres both new and old. Check out these great VR games if you’re looking for a new surprise delight next time you throw on the headset of your choice.
10Beat Saber
WhileBeat Saberdoes seem to split video game fans in certain ways, it’s hard to deny just how innovative the game is. This fun little motion game managed to combine rhythm, dance, andexercise all into one fantastic packageyou’ll be going back to again and again.
The simple game just involves you slicing cubes in specific ways, but despite how simple that is, everyone seems to love it after they give it a try themselves. Being able to jam out to some wicked music in a techno world. If it’s too easy, throw it on expert, and be ready for a serious challenge.
9SUPERHOT VR
Whether playing in VR or not,SUPERHOTis an absolute joy of a puzzle game. You’ll love the simplistic graphics, unique puzzles, and easy-to-grasp mechanics as you blast your way through the various challenges this game throws at you.
What makes this game innovative is that it really pushed how complex and disorienting someone can make a game while still having it feel easy to play, and even rewarding at the same time.VR puzzle-crafting can’t be easy, but this game manages to do it wonderfully.
8Skyrim VR
Skyrimhas to be put on pretty much any innovative game list thanks to how massive it is and how long it’s managed to remain relevant. While it may still be the same game that’s been out for over a decade, VR adds a whole new layer to the gameplay.
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Roleplaying is all the more immersive thanks to the first-person perspective. Being able to play Skyrim in VR shows that developers have some major shoes to fill if they want to be the next king of the RPG genre.
7Star Wars: Squadrons
While there are plenty of different racers that give a similar effect,Star Wars: Squadronsdoes something so much bigger. You are in the cockpit of some of your favorite Star Wars vehicles as you engage in thrilling battles in expansive space arenas.
You can look off into outer space and really feel like you’re there, something you may have longed to experience for more than a decade. It’s impressive how fluent everything is, especially considering motion sickness isn’t much of a worry for those who don’t experience it regularly from VR.
6Half-Life: Alyx
There willnever be a shortage of thrilling adventure gamesandHalf-Life: Alyxproved that’s the case for VR as well. With how realistic the world can feel, and some seriously tense moments, going back to standard gaming might be hard after you try this one.
Developing for VR is still clearly a work in progress, but Half-Life: Alyx proves that the industry is headed in the right direction. It may not innovate mechanically, but what this game has done for the medium as a whole is nothing short of impressive.
5Horizon: Call Of The Mountain
While VR games have always felt incredibly stylistic,Horizon: Call Of The Mountainmanages to make a post-apocalyptic world feel incredibly real. Each and every step will make you feel as if you’re wandering the world on your own two feet.
It’s clear that VR games are looking to really push experiences to the next level, and Horizon: Call Of The Mountain may have just set the standard graphically. Something as simple as climbing a cliff feels unique from any experience that’s been a part of gaming thus far.
4No Man’s Sky VR
If you are an explorer at heart,No Man’s Skymight just be one of the most innovative VR games you’ll ever experience. Due to the fact that the world is essentially nearly endless, you have so much to uncover on each and every planet you visit.
The innovative nature stems from the base game having a seemingly never-ending set of things to do and the fact that you can experience all of it through your own eyes. Basically, No Man’s Sky becomes a job simulator for a futuristic space explorer, and everyone needs more of that.
3Resident Evil 7 VR
WhileResident Evil Village is a fantastic VR game, it’s probably fair to giveResident Evil 7the credit for being the truly innovative one. You do have some horror options on VR to really get scared, but Resident Evil 7 helped solidify that horror VR could be mainstream.
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Even the strongest of hearts began to quiver when they took a swing at this game in VR. There’s just something about the oppressive atmosphere and haunting sounds that makes it a truly unforgettable experience even after a few years.
2I Expect You To Die 2
This fantastic little action-puzzler is one that you won’t want to miss out on. I Expect You To Die 2 will see you taking on the role of an agent to tackle what is more or less a series of escape-room-like challenges.
This innovative gem proves that even events that are popular as real-world action (though wouldn’t necessarily work as a standard game) can be translated into gaming with VR. It’s chaotic and fast-paced making each new puzzle even tougher than the last, which means this game is great for fans of tricky challenges.
1Space Pirate Trainer
If you haven’t given Space Pirate Trainer a try and area major fan of old-school arcade games, you are seriously missing out. The game functions similarly to something like space invaders, but you are the one doing all the shooting.
This game showed the world that arcade action might be capable of making a major comeback thanks to VR. Until the technology is fully fleshed out and even more accessible to all, arcade-style games like these might just be the best bet to show off everything that can be done.
