The 10 Best VR Games of 2024

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The 10 Best VR Games of 2024

Virtual Reality has come a long way since the days of Nintendo’s Virtual Boy. Thanks to cheaper headsets like the recently released Meta Quest 3S, VR gaming has become more accessible than ever, and to capitalize on that gradually increasing installed base, developers have continued to release a wealth of VR experiences.

2024 has seen more than its fair share of VR games released across the Meta Quest, PSVR2, and PC VR. The following ten (listed here alphabetically) are some of the best VR titles of the year, ranging from fun platformers and riveting shooters to truly groundbreaking experiences that are a must-play for all VR headset owners.

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Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable

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Originally released in early access back in July, Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable has since launched its Complete Edition, which brings its previously released Part 1 and its newly released Part 2 together under one roof. In Attack on Titan VR, players join the ranks of the Scout Regiment to fight alongside Armin, Eren, Mikasa, and the rest of the anime’s cast. Some fluid ODM swinging mechanics, the large scale of its hulking enemies, and the authentic scenery make Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable a dream come true for fans of the beloved anime and manga series.

Batman: Arkham Shadow

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Undoubtedly one of the most impressive VR games of 2024, Batman: Arkham Shadow successfully translates Rocksteady’s Arkham formula into virtual reality, providing a thrilling Arkham prequel story in the process. Glide between buildings, perform inverted takedowns from gargoyles, leap through the air to perform the final move in a Freeflow Combat chain, and do all manner of other trademark Batman: Arkham activities, all from a brand-new, incredibly immersive perspective.

Blade and Sorcery: Nomad 1.0

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Originally released in November 2021 for the Meta Quest, Blade & Sorcery: Nomad was a more limited port of the innovative physics-based PC VR game, Blade & Sorcery. Over the last few years, developer Warpfrog has continued to add content to Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, bringing it closer to its PC VR counterpart with each update. In November, Blade & Sorcery: Nomad finally received its 1.0 update, bringing it almost on par with the PC version by adding the Crystal Hunt story mode, skill trees, and a wealth of quality-of-life upgrades.

Blade & Sorcery Nomad




Blade & Sorcery: Nomad

Blade & Sorcery: Nomad is a medieval fantasy sandbox like no other, focusing on melee, ranged and magic combat that fully utilizes a unique and realistic physics driven interaction and combat system. Built exclusively for VR, collisions are dictated by fine hitboxes, objects have weight and follow the laws of physics, creatures have full body physics and presence, and blades can be used to penetrate soft materials or deflect magic. In Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, the combat is limited only by your own creativity. Choose your weapon, choose your stance, choose your fighting style; Be the powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer you always dreamed of becoming!

Systems
PC-1

Platform(s)

PC
, Meta Quest 2
, Meta Quest 3

Released

November 4, 2021

Developer(s)

Warpfrog

Publisher(s)

Warpfrog

ESRB

M For Mature 17+

Behemoth

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Offering one of the best grappling hooks in VR, Skydance’s Behemoth has players using their environment as a weapon, alongside an assortment of trusty medieval swords and axes. After clearing a few arenas of enemies, Behemoth will then present players with one of its eponymous bosses, some of which feel like VR versions of Shadow of the Colossus‘ memorable boss fights.

Max Mustard

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One for all the Astro Bot Rescue Mission fans out there, Max Mustard is a VR platformer that carries forward the energetic level design and vibrancy of classic mascot platformers with a unique VR twist. As players control the titular hero with one hand through the game’s 40 levels, they’ll use their other hand to blast enemies, launch objects, and interact with the environment to complete puzzles. Max Mustard hones in on what VR is all about: pure, unadulterated fun.

Maestro

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Hand-tracking tech has come a long way in the last few years, and the recently released Maestro does an excellent job of using that tech to the fullest. A rhythm-based game akin to Guitar Hero, Maestro sees players moving their controller-less hands to conduct a virtual orchestra or jazz band. Iconic music from Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and many more is present in Maestro, all offering distinct challenges that test the player’s dexterity and timing.

Metro Awakening

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The first Metro entry since 2019, Metro Awakening is a prequel story that details the origins of the mysterious wandering mystic known as Khan. As Serdar/Khan, players go on a perilous journey to find their missing wife Yana, a journey that will take them through the mysterious metro network and will bring them face to face with an array of mutants and bandits. Metro Awakening captures the atmosphere and themes of its flat-screen counterparts incredibly well, and is a must-play for fans of the series.

Check Out Metal: Hellsinger VR on OpenCritic

A VR adaptation of 2022’s rhythm-based FPS, Metal: Hellsinger VR sees players blast their way through hell, matching their gunshots to the rhythm of the metal beat. For seasoned VR users, Metal: Hellsinger VR can offer a frantic, thrilling shooter experience like no other game out there, but VR newcomers might find themselves quickly overwhelmed by the game’s fast pace and the onslaught of on-screen enemies and particle effects.

Swarm 2

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Officially described as “Spider-Man with guns,” Swarm 2 is a roguelike shooter that has players swinging around environments, blasting away at an array of robotic foes, and upgrading weapons and abilities. It’s a slightly less brutal FPS than Metal: Hellsinger, but Swarm 2 might still give VR newcomers a bit of a tough time due to its focus on fast-paced movement and swinging mechanics. VR veterans, on the other hand, are sure to enjoy the increased freedom of movement.

Vendetta Forever

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A new take on Superhot‘s time-slowing premise, Vendetta Forever is a shooter that sees players teleport to a new position when they grab an opponent’s weapon. Much like Superhot, Vendetta Forever‘s campaign is spread across 60 bite-sized levels, all of which offer a unique scenario, fresh challenges, and new weapons. On top of some really great core gameplay, Vendetta Forever is also packed to the brim with homages, with Indiana Jones, Wanted, John Wick, and more receiving levels inspired by their source material.

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