VR gaming is an ever-growing industry that allows gamers to play games in unique and varied ways. As the VR market grows, more and more consumer-friendly beginner VR headsets are made, truly bringing VR to the forefront of gaming consciousness. VR games come in many genres, with plenty of games made solely for VR systems that cater to all sorts of gamers.
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Whilst many VR games are shooters or melee combat games, one consistently popular form of VR game is puzzle games. Puzzle games can use VR’s unique view and control scheme to create a compelling and engaging puzzle game. In many instances, it feels as though puzzle games and VR go hand-in-hand, raising the level of complexity and engagement of puzzle games far above what their flat-screen alternatives offer.
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Superhot VR
A Puzzle Disguised As A Shooter
Superhot VR
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December 5, 2016
- Developer(s)
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SUPERHOT Team
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
Superhot VR is the VR version of the massively popular flat-screen title. This hybrid action-shooter and puzzle game sees players tasked with clearing levels of enemies, all while time only moves when the player moves. This unique mechanic defines Superhot and brings about the puzzle nature of the game.
At face value, Superhot VR may not seem like a puzzle game, given it is stylized as an action shooter overall. However, the more levels players go through, the more it becomes clear that each level requires planning and routing, as well as plenty of quick problem-solving. Whilst not a traditional puzzle game, Superhot VR will serve the players who want a more action-oriented puzzler.
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Cubism
Straight Forward Puzzling
- Platform(s): PC, Meta Quest
- Release Date: 17th September, 2020
- Developer: Thomas Van Bouwel
- Genre: Puzzle
Cubism is a mechanically simple puzzle game that shows its depth through its puzzles rather than its mechanics. Players must fit shapes into the outlines provided, a simple task at face value that can often prove far more complex, especially as the shapes become more complex.
Players must use the VR control capabilities to move and manipulate the shape in front of them, finding a way to slot in the correct shapes. This simple yet engaging gameplay loop is improved by the tactility of the control scheme, especially if players are using hand-tracking on the Meta Quest version of the game.
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The Talos Principle VR
A Philosophical Puzzle Game
- Platform(s): PC, Meta Quest
- Release Date: October 17, 2017
- Developer: Croteam
- Genre: Puzzle
The Talos Principle is a renowned puzzle title that was released for flat-screen devices, blending complex 3D puzzle environments with a philosophical narrative. VR players can tackle this puzzle game in VR with The Talos Principle VR.
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The Talos Principle VR includes more levels than the original version and has full motion control support. The game also offers support for Roomscale, allowing for an even more seamless and less restrictive way to experience the game. Players of the original and new players alike will benefit from experiencing the puzzles and deep philosophical narrative of the game in the VR format.
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I Expect You To Die
Escape James Bond Villain Traps
- Released
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December 6, 2016
- Developer(s)
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Schell Games
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
I Expect You To Die is a puzzle game made from the ground up for VR. It pits players against a series of escape-room-like situations with creative solutions for escape. I Expect You To Die, as its title would suggest, is inspired by James Bond villain death traps that players must escape from.
The tactility and the physics of the VR system are what truly make I Expect You To Die a compelling entry into the puzzle game space. It is a great puzzle title that offers far more than just simple puzzles. Each environment is fun and immersive, and the game has plenty of humor that elevates it from a mere puzzle game. Players who enjoy puzzles will love the game, and those who don’t are likely to still find I Expect You To Die a compelling experience.
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Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes
Experience The Stress Of Bomb Defusal
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- Released
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October 8, 2015
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes is a very unique co-op game, available to be played both in and out of VR. One player is tasked with defusing a bomb, whilst the other must guide them through the process using a manual in front of them, all whilst neither player can see what the other is seeing.
Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes blends puzzles with teamwork and communication to make fun out of a stressful situation. The VR mode is often considered the best way to play the game, as it allows for greater immersion and tactility. Players who wish to play a co-op puzzle game should always consider trying Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes at least once.
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Myst
A Classic Puzzle Game
- Platform(s): PC, Meta Quest
- Release Date: 26 August, 2021
- Developer: Cyan Worlds Inc
- Genre: Puzzle
Myst is a classic puzzle game, originally released in 1993, it has stood the test of time and proved to be one of the most compelling puzzle games. Myst was remastered from the ground up by the same team that created it, remaining true to the original vision and bringing the game to a modern audience.
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Players can enjoy Myst in VR and experience the incredible puzzles. VR, as with other puzzle games, adds so much to the gameplay and also raises immersion immensely. It is also great in VR as the new environments look and feel incredible, allowing players to lose themselves in the scenery whilst solving the many puzzles the game has to offer.
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The Room VR
A Supernatural Detective Journey
- Platform(s): PC, Meta Quest
- Release Date: March 26, 2020
- Developer: Fireproof Games
- Genre: Puzzle
The Room is a series of games available for Mobile, Switch, and PC that set the player in a mysterious setting and has them solve a wide range of puzzles. The series has always remained high quality, bearing a consistent aesthetic that portrays the mystery and subtle horror of the series.
The Room VR is a game built from the ground-up for VR and follows a detective exploring a mysterious case. The game, as the other series entries before it, immerses the players in an unsettling environment, prompting both curiosity and a sense of mysterious unease. The puzzles are second to none, as expected from The Room franchise, but VR adds a whole different level of immersion and enjoyment. The Room VR is a must-play for puzzle game enthusiasts.
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