10 Of The Most Popular VR Games On Steam
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10 Of The Most Popular VR Games On Steam
Virtual Reality has become an incredible way to game - and these VR games are the best of the best on Steam. Virtual reality games have become pretty big in recent years. This technology is a far cry from the early days of VR gaming and a huge improvement on early VR consoles and gaming accessories like Nintendo's Virtual Boy, an early attempt at VR gaming that was canceled pretty early on and never achieved widespread commercial success. Luckily, advancements in technology have lead to and there are a ton of different VR games available for different platforms. Steam has its own selection of VR games available on their store that allow the player to really go into another world and become totally immersed in the game through their VR headset. There are a ton of VR games, so it can be tough to decide what one to buy and try out. But some of them have become really popular with Steam users and for good reason. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Zero Caliber VR
Zero Caliber VR is a military-themed FPS game designed for VR. The game was released on Steam in 2018, but is currently still in early access mode as it's still being updated and worked on by the developers. The game is set in a dystopian future in which water is no longer drinkable because of pollution that ravaged the planet. Due to people fighting to try to secure their own supplies of clean, healthy drinking water, mercenary groups started to form. In this VR game, the player controls a soldier who is trying to keep order among the people in this time of uncertainty. Pistol Whip
Pistol Whip is a VR shooter game that has some really colorful, unique graphics and a pretty interesting gameplay mechanic. The player moves to a rhythm and is free to shoot, dodge, and attack targets as they see fit, as long as it goes with the beat of the song that's playing. There are a variety of different scenarios like bank heists and android uprisings, all of which have their own music and intensely colorful and eye-catching scenes to really get the person feeling immersed in the gameplay. The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim VR
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is already a massively popular RPG that has been ported to a variety of different consoles and platforms. Although this game is already immersive and a ton of fun for fans to play and get into, the VR console is really the best way to experience the game for people that like to feel like they're in the action. This game is an open-world fantasy RPG in which the player completely steps into the role of their character through their VR headset. The VR version of this game comes with the core game as well as all the add-ons, including Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn VR Essentials
VR Essentials isn't a single game, but a bundle of games. These are some of the best-selling and most award-winning VR games that have been released across a variety of platforms, all in one bundle together. Whether you're a newcomer who just picked up a VR headset or a fan of VR gaming that feels like you've seen it all, this bundle is a good one to check out. It includes games like SUPERSHOT VR, Job Simulator, Arizona Sunshine, and GORN. From to intense action titles, this bundle has a huge variety of different types of games that really give the player a sense of what's available in the world of VR gaming. Blade & Sorcery
Blade & Sorcery is an action-adventure VR game that was released in 2018. Because this is a game that the developers are still working on and updating all the time, it's still in early access mode, but is available for players to download on Steam. Blade & Sorcery is a medieval sandbox-style game that was completely built for VR, meaning that the combat all works perfectly with the headset and controllers. The game allows players to battle in a variety of different ways and is a unique historical simulation game. Pavlov VR
Pavlov VR is a multiplayer shooter game designed for VR. Many Steam compare this game to a virtual reality version of popular multiplayer shooters like CS:GO, which is definitely a good comparison for this action game. There are a few different game modes in this game, meaning that players can get together with their VR-loving friends and try out all the different game modes to see which one they like the best. The different game modes means this VR game will feel fresh each time the player puts on their headset. The Walking Dead Saints & Sinners
The Walking Dead is so much more than just a popular post-apocalyptic TV show and graphic novel series. There are also a few games based on the series and while the most well-known in the gaming world is likely the Telltale Games one, this VR game is still super popular on Steam. The Walking Dead Saints & Sinners is a VR game set in the post-apocalyptic remains of New Orleans. The player is free to play as they wish as they try to survive in the world as it is now. But be careful, every choice that the player makes will impact their future and survival in New Orleans. Beat Saber
Beat Saber is a super immersive rhythm game that is perfect for the VR experience. This game is great for lovers of music and people that miss the days of games like Guitar Hero and Elite Beat Agents. Players have to be super precise to slash the beats as they fly through the air in time with the song. There are a ton of popular songs available and each of the songs has a hand-designed level, meaning that the beats will always line up and the song will sound just right every time. Boneworks
Boneworks was released in 2019 and has quickly become one of the most popular VR games on Steam. It's not hard to see why this unique, has become so popular among fans of virtual reality gaming. The game has some really experimental and advanced physics, so it's recommended by the developers that it be played by people who already have some experience in VR gaming. But, the physics of this game and the huge array of weapons help to make the game super fun and immersive. Half-Life Alyx
Half-Life Alyx is the latest installment in the Half-Life series. Released in March of 2020, this game had some massive hype behind it prior to its release because of the number of Half-Life fans that were anxiously awaiting a new installment in the franchise. In this VR game, the player controls Alyx Vance. The game is set between Half-Life and Half-Life 2 as far as the story goes and follows an intense battle against a hostile alien race known as the Combine.