Best VR games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated vr games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free vr games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Ice Lakes
Ice Lakes is a modern ice fishing simulator with different single and multiplayer game modes and sandbox approach to wintertime fishing. Use and customize wide selection of fishing gear and learn how changing season, bottom topology, time of day and weather conditions affects fish behavior.
Zombie Training Simulator
Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? We've done the research and want to make sure you're prepared. When the news reports the zombies are here and your friend gives you a call, "They're here. I need you," how will you respond? That's right, you'll say "On my way. We've got this thanks to ZTS!"
Job Simulator
In a world where robots have replaced all human jobs, step into the "Job Simulator" to learn what it was like 'to job'.
Hover Junkers
Engage in multiplayer VR gunfights that capture real gun play like no FPS you've played before. Pilot and fortify Hover Junkers as you physically walk, duck, dodge and aim in cross ship combat.
Audioshield
Block the beats! Audioshield puts you at the point of impact for every hit in your songs. Block incoming orbs with your shields and feel the music. Works with any song!
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.
The Cubicle.
The Cubicle is a short VR experience about your regular everyday job in an office, or is it?
Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet The Medic
Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet the Medic – be the Medic and operate on the Heavy in this free and exclusive teaser for the HTC Vive!
The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed
Embark on the sci-fi epic that started it all at the dawn of modern VR, setting standards for roomscale movement and interaction for years to come. Winner of over 30 awards including "VR Game of the Year", The Gallery is VR's premier adventure series.
Tilt Brush
Tilt Brush lets you paint in 3D space with virtual reality. Unleash your creativity with three-dimensional brush strokes, stars, light, and even fire. Your room is your canvas. Your palette is your imagination. The possibilities are endless.
Final Approach
Take control of the skies like never before in a full Virtual Reality world! Airplanes on fire, commuter aircraft low on fuel, mid-air collisions, emergency helicopter rescues, military exercises and so much more!
IKEA VR Experience
Explore and interact with an IKEA Kitchen in Virtual Reality! Walk around freely, open drawers and put your vegetable peelings in the waste sorting station. You can even enjoy the visual impact of different material finishes and experience things from a child’s point of view.
Apollo 11 VR
Apollo 11 VR is the story of the greatest journey ever taken by humankind. This VR experience is a recreation of the events which took place between July 16th and July 24th 1969. Now for the first time ever you get to experience this historic event through the eyes of those who lived through it.
Virtual Desktop Classic
Virtual Desktop is an application developed for the Oculus Rift / Rift S, HTC Vive, Valve Index and WMR headsets that lets you use your computer in VR. This app is NOT for the Oculus Quest or Pico headsets. You can browse the web, watch movies, Netflix or even play games on a giant virtual screen.
A Chair in a Room : Greenwater
Explore your surroundings as the protagonist of your own horror story as you immerse yourself in this tense VR thriller set in America’s Deep South. Navigate your way through your memories, piecing together the clues and puzzles, to solve the mystery of how you have awoken in the sinister Greenwater Institute, known only as Patient No.
Dead Secret
Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” .
Trackmania® Turbo
Trackmania offers you the ultimate arcade racing universe where everything is about reaching the perfect racing time. Test your skills in over 200 tracks, experience immediate fun by challenging your friends at home (offline splitscreen) or online.
Spell Fighter VR
[Old archival game] An FPP fantasy VR demo made in 2016 to test Vive's motion controllers. Works only with HTC Vive and was never upgraded to work with other VR controllers after they eventually released. It was always a free, hobby project.
Overload Playable Teaser 3.0
A playable demo of the game Overload, a new six-degree-of-freedom shooter from the creators of Descent. Version 3.0 is from April 2018.
5089: The Action RPG
5089 is a deep & complex action RPG featuring strong sandbox roots. VR is supported, but not required. Watch the tutorial & VR videos next to the trailer! Everything is procedurally generated, like terrain, enemies, weapons, items & quests. Planet Xax's war rages on... how is that possible?Most played vr games on Steam
Take a look at the top vr games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat. VRChat is a vr, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by VRChat Inc.. Released on February 01st 2017 has received 238,077 reviews of which 179,963 were positive and 58,114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played vr game, thanks to its 22,706 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
179,963
58,114
22,706
players
2. HITMAN World of Assassination
Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach. HITMAN World of Assassination is a stealth, assassin and action game developed and published by IO Interactive A/S. Released on January 20th 2022 has received 43,662 reviews of which 37,846 were positive and 5,816 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 1,918 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among vr games based on player count.
8.5
37,846
5,816
1,918
players
3. OVR Advanced Settings
OVR Advanced Settings is a Dashboard Application for VR, that allows you to access many settings. OVRAS also has a myriad of utility features such as: simulated movement, adding smooth/snap turn to any game, video controls for the headset such as brightness, per-app bindings and much more. OVR Advanced Settings is a vr, utilities and software game developed and published by OVRAS Team. Released on April 14th 2020 has received 4,494 reviews of which 4,161 were positive and 333 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 1,632 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among vr games based on player count.
8.9
4,161
333
1,632
players
4. Assetto Corsa Competizione
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen. Assetto Corsa Competizione is a racing, automobile sim and simulation game developed by Kunos Simulazioni and published by 505 Games. Released on May 29th 2019 has received 38,432 reviews of which 35,567 were positive and 2,865 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,425 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played vr games.
9.1
35,567
2,865
1,425
players
5. Rec Room
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all. Rec Room is a free to play, vr and multiplayer game developed and published by Rec Room. Released on September 02nd 2021 has received 70,607 reviews of which 63,368 were positive and 7,239 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,160 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played vr games.
8.8
63,368
7,239
1,160
players
6. OVR Toolkit - Desktop Overlay
OVR Toolkit is a utility application designed to make viewing the desktop in VR simple and fast, it allows for viewing the desktop within VR, placing desktop windows around the world, mouse input, typing with a virtual keyboard, and quickly switching between windows. OVR Toolkit - Desktop Overlay is a utilities, vr and software game developed by Curtis English and published by VoxelLoop Software Limited. Released on June 28th 2019 has received 3,073 reviews of which 2,704 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 789 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played vr games.
8.5
2,704
369
789
players
7. Gorilla Tag
Run, jump, and climb using only your hands. Play tag or infection with people online. Run away from the infected players, or outmaneuver the survivors to catch them. Embrace your inner ape. Gorilla Tag is a vr, psychological horror and multiplayer game developed and published by Another Axiom Inc.. Released on January 01st 2023 has received 69,840 reviews of which 63,763 were positive and 6,077 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 763 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played vr games.
9.0
63,763
6,077
763
players
8. iRacing
We are the world’s premier motorsports racing game. An iRacing membership provides entry into the newest form of motorsport: internet racing. Internet racing is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way for race fan and gamers alike to enjoy the thrill of the racetrack from the comfort of their home. iRacing is a racing, automobile sim and simulation game developed and published by iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations and iRacing. Released on January 12th 2015 has received 4,867 reviews of which 4,182 were positive and 685 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 754 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played vr games.
8.3
4,182
685
754
players
9. Le Mans Ultimate
Le Mans is a continually evolving story... powered by emotion, speed and glory. Le Mans Ultimate - the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Le Mans Ultimate is a racing, automobile sim and vr game developed and published by Studio 397. Released on February 20th 2024 has received 6,895 reviews of which 5,450 were positive and 1,445 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 730 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played vr games.
7.7
5,450
1,445
730
players
10. Automobilista 2
Automobilista 2 is all the racing simulators you ever wanted - in just one. An incredibly diverse collection of cars and tracks cohesively simulated, featuring incredible graphics and audio quality, dynamic weather and track conditions and the best VR support for a racing experience like no other. Automobilista 2 is a racing, simulation and sports game developed and published by Reiza Studios. Released on June 30th 2020 has received 10,863 reviews of which 10,001 were positive and 862 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 634 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played vr games.
9.0
10,001
862
634
players
Best deals on vr games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of vr games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted vr games.
1. Sprint Vector
Welcome to Sprint Vector Championship Intergalactica, where the physical thrill of extreme sports meets the unhinged energy of a zany game show! Run, jump, climb, drift, and fly at extreme velocity as you race up to 8 players and battle obstacles in this frenetic VR adrenaline platformer! Sprint Vector is a racing, sports and skating game developed and published by Survios. Released on February 08th 2018 has received 691 reviews of which 574 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for vr category.
7.9
574
117
-94%
29.00€
1.74€
2. A Fisherman's Tale
Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman's Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words. A Fisherman's Tale is a vr, puzzle and adventure game developed by InnerspaceVR and published by Vertigo Games. Released on January 22nd 2019 has received 1,453 reviews of which 1,361 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in vr games.
8.9
1,361
92
-93%
14.86€
1.04€
3. Gal*Gun 2
Notoriously lewd first-person shooter, where you find yourself irresistible to every girl in school! Fend off their advances as you explore the school grounds. Use gadgets to expel mischievous demons and upgrade kit like the 'Demon Sweeper' to suck the skirts clean off your suitors! Gal*Gun 2 is a anime and vr game developed by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD. and published by PQube. Released on July 20th 2018 has received 2,332 reviews of which 1,952 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in vr games.
8.0
1,952
380
-93%
28.29€
1.98€
4. Paper Beast
An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe. Paper Beast is a adventure, exploration and nature game developed by Pixel Reef and published by Pixel Reef and PID Games. Released on July 24th 2020 has received 626 reviews of which 593 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for vr games.
8.8
593
33
-91%
21.00€
1.89€
5. Battlezone Gold Edition
Strap into the cockpit of the Cobra – the most powerful tank ever built – and experience first-person tank combat across neon-scarred sci-fi landscapes in an explosive campaign for 1-4 players – now playable with or without a VR device! Battlezone Gold Edition is a action, vr and tanks game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on May 11th 2017 has received 433 reviews of which 339 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for vr games.
7.4
339
94
-90%
36.00€
3.60€
6. Trover Saves the Universe
From Squanch Games comes Trover Saves the Universe. Your pups are missing. The cosmos is at stake. Only you and Trover can save everything in this bizarre comedy adventure! Trover Saves the Universe is a adventure, indie and action game developed and published by Squanch Games and Inc.. Released on June 04th 2019 has received 3,044 reviews of which 2,767 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for vr games.
8.7
2,767
277
-89%
25.45€
2.80€
7. Transference™
Imagine an escape room set in a deranged mind. Experience a first-person exploration game in a chilling new dimension. Shift between three perspectives of a family and unravel the mystery hiding in this mind-bending psychological thriller. Transference™ is a adventure, vr and horror game developed and published by Ubisoft. Released on September 18th 2018 has received 479 reviews of which 335 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for vr games.
6.7
335
144
-80%
24.99€
4.99€
8. Assetto Corsa Competizione
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen. Assetto Corsa Competizione is a racing, automobile sim and simulation game developed by Kunos Simulazioni and published by 505 Games. Released on May 29th 2019 has received 38,432 reviews of which 35,567 were positive and 2,865 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for vr games.
9.1
35,567
2,865
-79%
39.38€
8.27€
9. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
A true, full-length open-world game for VR has arrived from Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim VR reimagines the complete epic fantasy masterpiece with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth, and immersion. Skyrim VR also includes all official add-ons. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is a open world, rpg and vr game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on April 02nd 2018 has received 11,368 reviews of which 8,547 were positive and 2,821 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for vr games.
7.4
8,547
2,821
-79%
59.05€
12.40€
10. Gal*Gun VR
Put the VR headset on and enter a world where you are the most popular guy around! Dreams do come true! The legendary arcade-shooting game "Gal*Gun" is here in VR! Gal*Gun VR is a vr and anime game developed and published by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD.. Released on August 09th 2017 has received 494 reviews of which 410 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for vr games.
7.8
410
84
-75%
27.99€
6.99€
Free vr games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play vr games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play vr games.
1. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat. VRChat is a vr, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by VRChat Inc.. Released on February 01st 2017 has received 238,077 reviews of which 179,963 were positive and 58,114 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 22,706 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free vr games on Steam.
7.5
179,963
58,114
22,706
players
2. Rec Room
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all. Rec Room is a free to play, vr and multiplayer game developed and published by Rec Room. Released on September 02nd 2021 has received 70,607 reviews of which 63,368 were positive and 7,239 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,160, this vr game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free vr games on Steam.
8.8
63,368
7,239
1,160
players
3. Vegas Infinite by PokerStars
PokerStars presents Vegas Infinite, a world of entertainment with no limits. Leap into VR or PC with no headset required! Take on the house at blackjack and roulette. Light up the dice at craps. Play dazzling slots and challenge real players at authentic poker. Your seat is open. Vegas Infinite by PokerStars is a free to play, vr and casual game developed by Lucky VR Inc. and published by The Stars Group Inc. . Released on November 10th 2023 has received 7,047 reviews of which 5,651 were positive and 1,396 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 135, this vr game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free vr games on Steam.
7.8
5,651
1,396
135
players
4. McOsu
A free open-source circle-clicking rhythm game practice client for osu! beatmaps with Virtual Reality support. McOsu is developed separately from and has no direct affiliation with osu! or ppy Pty Ltd. McOsu is a rhythm, free to play and anime game developed and published by McKay. Released on March 20th 2017 has received 6,173 reviews of which 5,475 were positive and 698 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free vr games on Steam.
8.6
5,475
698
75
players
5. Desktop+
Desktop+ is a utility application for SteamVR enabling you advanced access to your desktops and windows from within VR. Pull your screen into the VR world, attach windows to your controllers, view 3D content, and more. Desktop+ is a utilities, vr and software game developed and published by elvissteinjr. Released on January 01st 2021 has received 646 reviews of which 564 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free vr games on Steam.
8.2
564
82
41
players
6. LIV
All-in-one VR software for creators. Record mixed reality, transform into your favorite avatar, see chat inside your headset, and more. LIV is a utilities, video production and web publishing game developed and published by LIV Inc. Released on August 12th 2019 has received 916 reviews of which 791 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free vr games on Steam.
8.2
791
125
36
players
7. TurnSignal
A minimalistic, intuitive, visual, IN-GAME utility for keeping track of Cord Wrapping/Tangling in SteamVR! TurnSignal is a utilities, vr and software training game developed by Ben Otter and published by Otter-Co. Released on August 28th 2017 has received 691 reviews of which 630 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free vr games on Steam.
8.5
630
61
30
players
8. Bigscreen Beta
Bigscreen lets you use your PC desktop in VR. Watch movies with friends in a virtual movie theater. Play your favorite PC video games on a huge screen. Hangout in social VR chat rooms. Participate in weekly 3D Movie Nights, VR LAN parties, live rocket launch events, and more! Bigscreen Beta is a vr, free to play and software game developed and published by Bigscreen and Inc.. Released on April 28th 2016 has received 3,124 reviews of which 2,661 were positive and 463 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free vr games on Steam.
8.2
2,661
463
30
players
9. VAIL VR
Download now and explore VAIL’s free-to-play Citadel. Discover why VAIL is the highest rated VR Shooter with best-in-class mechanics, precisely tuned interactions, and immersive physics systems. VAIL VR is a vr, shooter and action game developed and published by AEXLAB. Released on February 15th 2024 has received 2,753 reviews of which 2,143 were positive and 610 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free vr games on Steam.
7.5
2,143
610
23
players
10. SCP: Labrat
You are a test subject in the underground SCP research facility. When a containment breach occurs, you must find your way out. Escape the SCPs, discover anomalous objects, and collect valuable resources along the way. SCP: Labrat is a horror, multiplayer and vr game developed and published by Bezbro Games. Released on December 24th 2022 has received 3,951 reviews of which 3,256 were positive and 695 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free vr games on Steam.
8.0
3,256
695
14
players