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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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?
Evochron Legacy SE
Advanced Space Flight, Combat, Trading, and Exploration Simulation. Set in a vast explorable universe, Evochron Legacy offers freeform gameplay with many diverse objectives and paths to choose from.
Heaven Island - VR MMO
More a Journey in your Inner Self than a game, "Heaven Island" is an experience in which you'll explore wonderful places. The inspiration for the environments comes from the Renzo Piano designs and from the book "Origins of Architectural Pleasure" in which the welfare is of primary importance.
Emily Wants To Play
It’s 11pm and the last house on your route. The windows are boarded up, the yard is overgrown, but the lights are on and the front door is open… strange place to deliver a pizza. You’re getting soaked from the rain, so you hesitantly step inside the house. You shouldn’t have done that.
Pool Nation FX Lite
Pool Nation FX, is a seriously fun Pool & Snooker Sim! A visually stunning billiards simulation with the critically acclaimed POOL NATION physics engine. Play 8 Ball, 9 Ball, Snooker, Killer & more, unlimited Career modes with customised difficulty levels, Trickshots, Local and Online Multiplayer, spectate live matches and feel...
rFactor 2
rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation that offers race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. It features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics.
Euro Fishing
Euro Fishing immerses you deep into the adrenaline-packed action, fun and beauty of Europe’s most famous lakes. Master your rod, line and tactics, and refine your technique to become a top angler. This is the closest you can get to real fishing from the comfort of your own couch.
Driver Booster 3 for STEAM
Driver Booster 3 for STEAM, as a powerful & easy-to-use driver updater, provides 1-click solution to rapidly & securely update drivers including the outdated, missing and faulty ones. Moreover, game components and game-related drivers are supported for enhanced gaming experience.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!
Sublevel Zero Redux
Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.
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 June 15th 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 240,355 reviews of which 181,623 were positive and 58,732 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 42,777 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
181,623
58,732
42,777
players
2. 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 4,545 reviews of which 4,200 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 4,515 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among vr games based on player count.
8.9
4,200
345
4,515
players
3. 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 45,782 reviews of which 39,449 were positive and 6,333 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 3,935 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among vr games based on player count.
8.5
39,449
6,333
3,935
players
4. 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 driving game developed and published by Studio 397. Released on February 20th 2024 has received 7,423 reviews of which 5,903 were positive and 1,520 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 2,686 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played vr games.
7.8
5,903
1,520
2,686
players
5. 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 38,943 reviews of which 36,035 were positive and 2,908 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,651 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played vr games.
9.1
36,035
2,908
2,651
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 3,094 reviews of which 2,722 were positive and 372 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 2,381 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played vr games.
8.5
2,722
372
2,381
players
7. XSOverlay
XSOverlay is a Desktop Overlay application for OpenVR. It aims to be as intuitive as possible, minimalist and out of the way, but fully functional. XSOverlay conforms to your needs, and will adjust itself as such! XSOverlay is a utilities, vr and early access game developed and published by Xiexe. Released on March 03rd 2020 has received 1,443 reviews of which 1,234 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 2,056 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played vr games.
8.2
1,234
209
2,056
players
8. 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 71,223 reviews of which 63,756 were positive and 7,467 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,577 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played vr games.
8.8
63,756
7,467
1,577
players
9. 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 71,163 reviews of which 64,966 were positive and 6,197 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 906 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played vr games.
9.0
64,966
6,197
906
players
10. Derail Valley
Drive massive trains and build your career in a vast open railway network. For both PC and VR. Derail Valley is a early access, trains and simulation game developed and published by Altfuture. Released on January 25th 2019 has received 7,375 reviews of which 7,100 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 833 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played vr games.
9.3
7,100
275
833
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 June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted vr games.
1. Overload
A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics. From the creators of Descent, Overload is the best zero-gravity robot-blasting combat ever. Overload is a action, 6dof and fps game developed and published by Revival Productions and LLC. Released on May 31st 2018 has received 2,022 reviews of which 1,903 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for vr category.
9.0
1,903
119
-98%
24.99€
0.59€
2. BattleGroupVR
BattleGroupVR is a first person real-time space strategy where you lead a fleet of powerful warships into battle from the bridge of your own flagship. Assemble your fleet, upgrade your load-outs, train your captains, engage the enemy and secure the sector. Try not to go down with the ship. BattleGroupVR is a space sim, space and vr game developed and published by SpaceOwl Games. Released on July 31st 2023 has received 902 reviews of which 834 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in vr games.
8.7
834
68
-98%
20.99€
0.42€
3. Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu
First-Person VR kung fu fighter with high-fidelity, physics-based combat, and an artistic style that pays homage to the golden era of martial arts films. Play with friends in Co-Op mode, challenge others in PvP battles, or embark on epic single-player adventures. Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu is a action, fighting and vr game developed by Ben Olding Games and published by Clique Games. Released on December 15th 2021 has received 457 reviews of which 423 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in vr games.
8.6
423
34
-98%
19.50€
0.42€
4. The Invisible Hours
The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion. This is not a game. This is not a movie. This is a piece of immersive theatre with many tangled threads. The Invisible Hours is a adventure, casual and vr game developed by Tequila Works and published by Game Trust . Released on October 10th 2017 has received 508 reviews of which 468 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for vr games.
8.6
468
40
-98%
34.99€
0.85€
5. Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL! Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope is a vr, action and gore game developed by Croteam VR and published by Devolver Digital and Croteam. Released on September 20th 2017 has received 1,395 reviews of which 1,180 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for vr games.
8.1
1,180
215
-98%
28.99€
0.58€
6. The Talos Principle VR
The Talos Principle VR is a virtual reality version of Croteam's critically acclaimed first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. The Talos Principle VR is a adventure, vr and puzzle game developed by Croteam VR and published by Devolver Digital and Croteam Publishing. Released on October 17th 2017 has received 829 reviews of which 692 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for vr games.
7.9
692
137
-98%
28.99€
0.75€
7. Budget Cuts 2: Mission Insolvency
Built from the ground-up for Virtual Reality, Budget Cuts 2 is an action-adventure stealth game where you zip, sneak, and stab your way through enemy-filled offices, trains, warehouses, and skyscrapers to take down the evil efficiency robots at TransCorp. Budget Cuts 2: Mission Insolvency is a adventure, action and indie game developed by Neat Corporation and Fast Travel Games and published by Neat Corporation and Creature Label. Released on December 12th 2019 has received 521 reviews of which 420 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for vr games.
7.6
420
101
-98%
24.99€
0.59€
8. Synth Riders
Let the music move you in Synth Riders, a dance-action VR rhythm game with custom song support and a thriving multiplayer community! Synth Riders is a vr, rhythm and music game developed and published by Kluge Interactive. Released on October 31st 2019 has received 1,577 reviews of which 1,453 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for vr games.
8.8
1,453
124
-97%
24.99€
0.79€
9. 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 3,059 reviews of which 2,783 were positive and 276 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for vr games.
8.7
2,783
276
-97%
24.99€
0.85€
10. GNOG
GNOG is a tactile 3D puzzle game about exploring whimsical monster heads and the secret worlds inside them. Filled with eye-catching designs, lively interactions, and a rich, reactive soundtrack, the hand-crafted heads come to life as you grab, poke, spin, pull, and play with each charming contraption. GNOG is a indie, casual and adventure game developed and published by KO_OP. Released on July 17th 2018 has received 1,009 reviews of which 929 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for vr games.
8.7
929
80
-97%
9.75€
0.37€
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 June 15th 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 240,355 reviews of which 181,623 were positive and 58,732 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 42,777 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free vr games on Steam.
7.5
181,623
58,732
42,777
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 71,223 reviews of which 63,756 were positive and 7,467 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 1,577, this vr game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free vr games on Steam.
8.8
63,756
7,467
1,577
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 7,142 reviews of which 5,700 were positive and 1,442 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 167, this vr game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free vr games on Steam.
7.8
5,700
1,442
167
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 6,185 reviews of which 5,484 were positive and 701 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
5,484
701
82
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 657 reviews of which 574 were positive and 83 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
574
83
79
players
6. 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 3,135 reviews of which 2,669 were positive and 466 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
2,669
466
72
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 696 reviews of which 634 were positive and 62 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
634
62
61
players
8. 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 2,814 reviews of which 2,178 were positive and 636 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free vr games on Steam.
7.5
2,178
636
39
players
9. 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 918 reviews of which 793 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free vr games on Steam.
8.2
793
125
34
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 4,004 reviews of which 3,294 were positive and 710 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
3,294
710
24
players