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7 Immersive VR Games to Play in 2023
What to play, what to play, what to play… That’s a usual problem for gamers, isn’t it? You might have dozens of games in your Steam library, but you still feel like you gotta start a new one. You just can’t decide which one!
For VR gamers, things are even tougher. Too many ports and original releases have turned out to be duds or play-once-and-forget releases. You might’ve gotten burnt yourself, too.
But don’t worry! To help you out in your quest to find a great VR game to play in 2023, we’ve compiled this list of the best seven releases that deserve to end up in your library.
Don’t think you’ll have time to discover yet another game because of all those assignments piling up on your to-do list? No need to sacrifice your leisure time for the sake of homework. That’s what online essay writing services are for! Offload your assignment to them – and while your writer is at it, try one of these immersive VR games.
Beat Saber
Platforms: Oculus Quest; Meta Quest 2; Valve Index; HTC Vive; Oculus Rift; PS VR
Need a high-intensity workout? Or just want to move your body in rhythm to the music? Whichever it is, Beta Saber has you covered!
An exclusive VR release, Beat Saber, will take you to a surrealistic neon environment. There, you’ll have to destroy blocks with a saber. Those blocks appear in rhythm to the music. Be it original tracks or popular hits, an awesome soundtrack is guaranteed!
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-Ality
Platforms: Oculus Rift; PS VR; HTC Vive
Fan of this diabolical animated show? Then this is a must-play for you! Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-Ality is like an episode of the show you can take part in, and it’s full of wicked humor and adventures.
In this game, you’ll be exploring all the familiar sets, like Rick’s garage and weird alien worlds as a Morty clone. Whether to follow Rick’s instructions or not is up to you!
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Platforms: HTC Vive; PS VR; Oculus Quest, Rift and Rift S; Valve Index; Windows Mixed Reality
If you’ve already spent years playing The Elder Scrolls V on your PC or console, then why not revisit the familiar world of Skyrim wearing a VR headset? And if you haven’t played it yet but love RPGs, this is your chance to make acquaintance with this legendary game.
You can play The Elder Scrolls V VR in many ways. Roam the open world and take in the view – or take on the quests and level up your character.
Astro Bot Rescue Mission
Platforms: PS VR
A PS VR exclusive, Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a cute 3D platformer that makes good use of the DualShock 4. Don’t worry: its developers got creative with level design, so you won’t feel bored by the sameness of the gameplay after a couple of hours.
In Astro Bot Rescue Mission, you’ll team up with Captain Astro to find your crew members that are scattered across multiple worlds. For that, you’ll have to look carefully at your environment, zero in on the crew members’ voices – and defeat bosses, of course!
Fallout 4 VR
Platforms: HTC Vive
Another VR port of a fan-favorite game, Fallout 4 VR, is a must-play for RPG fans in general and Fallout lovers in particular. You can go through the entire single-player campaign in your VR headset – and explore the open post-apocalyptic world from your room.
If you’re unfamiliar with the setup, Fallout 4 is an RPG where you’ll play as a customizable Sole Survivor. Your mission? Scout the nuclear wasteland to find your missing child (and go on a quest or two in the process).
Half-Life: Alyx
Platforms: HTC Vive; Valve Index; Windows Mixed Reality; Oculus Rift
This game allows you to return to the world of Half-Life more than a decade after the latest installment in the series, Half-Life 2, was released. Half-Life: Alyx, however, is set five years before the events of its predecessor.
In the story, you’ll have to fight aliens and solve puzzles in City 17 to complete your mission: seize an alien superweapon. The gameplay and visuals earned Half-Life: Alyx the title of a VR masterpiece, according to Polygon’s Ben Kuchera.
No Man’s Sky VR
Platforms: Oculus Rift; Valve Index; HTC Vive; PS VR
In No Man’s Sky, you’ll have to take on the role of a space explorer trying to settle on a new world. That entails building bases, fighting aliens, and exploring – a lot of it. And there’s no better way to do it than in VR; flat screens simply don’t do these astonishing visuals justice!
So, if you’ve always dreamed of exploring space, No Man’s Sky is as close to experiencing it as you can get. Plus, you’re completely in charge of your gaming experience here – it’s up to you what you want to do in this open world!
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5 More VR Games to Play in 2023
Haven’t found something worth your while among the releases above? No problem! Here are five more great VR games that you’ll want to give a try:
- Cloudlands VR Minigolf (Oculus Rift, Oculus Go/Gear VR, HTC Vive, Google Daydream) – it’s a perfect one for new-to-VR folks and mini-golf enthusiasts;
- Lone Echo (Oculus Rift) – survive on a space station in zero gravity by solving puzzles and exploring the environment;
- Iron Man VR (PS VR) – this is your chance to try on the mantle of Tony Stark, the Iron Man himself;
- Robo Recall (Oculus Rift) – shoot your way through armies of robots like Neo from the Matrix;
- Firewall Zero Hour (PS VR) – go on missions with your squad in this VR first-person online shooter.
In Conclusion
With this many options, you might feel lost when searching for just one VR game to start with. So, how do you settle on what you’ll play next? Here are four tips on picking the right VR game for you:
- Check out which entries on the list support your VR system – and filter it accordingly;
- Determine whether you’re in the market for high-energy or physically undemanding gameplay;
- See if the game comes with accessibility controls in case you’re prone to motion sickness;
- Think about your tastes and preferences. Are you into shooters? Or RPGs? Or, perhaps, puzzle-solving? Pick the genre you know you enjoy playing!
