After the best PC VR games on Steam, Rift, and Viveport? We’ve got you covered with our top 25 list.
The PC VR landscape has changed dramatically over the years. It used to be the front-and-center focus for the entire industry, though new headsets across different categories have since seen developers and publishers split their attention. Still, we’re often rewarded with various new gems every year that push the fidelity of VR experiences in ways lesser hardware can't manage.
What’s nice about the best PC VR games list, then, is that even the older games on this list from nine years ago remain some of the best-looking and playing titles in all of VR today. You’ll find most of these experiences on SteamVR, though some can be found on Rift, Viveport, GOG, or EGS. While new Rift releases are few and far between these days, some exclusives remain that are too good to ignore.
Honorable Mentions
We have to stop somewhere with these lists, though we've got even more recommendations if you want them with our honorable mentions. These are games that were previously included on our list and have since been removed or ones that didn't quite beat out the rest.
If a game's related to one of the main entries, such as a sequel or a spin-off, we'll mention it there instead. We've linked our reviews or other coverage below where possible, and here are a few additional titles worth considering.
- A Township Tale, Alien: Rogue Incursion, Among Us 3D, Arizona Sunshine 2, Breachers, Compound, Eleven Table Tennis, Hellsweeper, Hubris, Microsoft Flight Simulator 24, Of Lies and Rain, Metro Awakening, Myst, Population: One, Phasmophobia, Robo Recall, Skydance's Behemoth, Subside, Tetris Effect, The House of Da Vinci VR, The Midnight Walk, Ultrawings 2, Until You Fall, V-Racer Hoverbike, Vendetta Forever, Wanderer, Wilson's Heart.
It's worth noting that we don't include modded PC games in this list, so nothing that requires the Unreal Engine VR Injector or other methods is present. Everything included here was either designed for official PC VR support, though we may touch upon modding support within these games. We've tried to keep our recommendations varied so there's something for everyone.
For now, these are our top 25 best PC VR games on SteamVR, Rift, and Viveport.
A Fisherman’s Tale 2
A Fisherman's Tale 2 (formerly known as Another Fisherman's Tale) is the second installment in this puzzle series from Innerspace VR, following on from the mind-bending original's release in 2019. Players will once again embody fisherman Bob, this time as he ventures out from the lighthouse and into brand-new territory – both in terms of setting and gameplay.
New mechanics allow you to detach parts of Bob's body from yourself and operate them independently around the environment to solve puzzles and reach new locations. Experience with the first game isn't necessarily required, and even though this sequel doesn't always hit the same peaks as its predecessor, it presents a wider scope with plenty of original ideas across an enjoyable few hours.
Another Fisherman’s Tale Review: Limbs Overboard In This Innovative Sequel
Another Fisherman’s Tale is available today on Quest, PC VR and PSVR 2. Here’s our full review:
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Arken Age
Arken Age is a game that's paid clear attention to evolutions in VR gameplay design across the last decade and utilizes those to its advantage. Developer VitruviusVR has delivered a satisfying sci-fi action-adventure where you defend this fantasy world against mechanical creatures.
Offering a sizable campaign with room for a follow-up, that's all assisted by a vibrant presentation with great visuals and strong audio design. It's one of our favorite VR games of 2025 so far, and Arken Age is an absolute must for action fans.
Arken Age Review: Satisfying Sci-Fi Adventure With Great VR Design
Arken Age delivers a satisfying sci-fi adventure with clever VR-oriented design, and it’s out now on PlayStation VR2 and Steam.
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Asgard’s Wrath
Asgard’s Wrath might not have Skyrim levels of content but, for our money, the focus on native VR sword fighting and character progression makes this the more important of the two VR games. This is an immaculately produced Norse adventure split into three parts that captures the heart of the RPG genre.
Asgard's Wrath realizes it in its full glory using the power of PC VR, helping it vanquish its opponents in the fight for the best PC VR games to this day. While a sequel later followed in 2023, Asgard's Wrath 2 has remained Quest exclusive with seemingly no chance of a PC VR port.
Asgard’s Wrath Review: VR’s Best And Most Ambitious Game Yet
The massive action-adventure RPG from Sanzaru Games, Asgard’s Wrath, is finally releasing on October 10th and we’ve spent the better part of the last few days immersing ourselves in the annals of Norse mythology to bring you our full, comprehensive review. Let me be extremely and immediately clear:
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Beat Saber
Beat Saber has become such a sensation on basically every headset that it’s easy to forget the game’s humble beginnings as an early-access PC VR title. Despite Beat Games’ acquisition by Meta, the PC VR version of the game remains the sharpest place to play Beat Saber. Still one of the best PC VR games, then, but Beat Saber is a must wherever you enjoy VR.
There's been plenty of new DLC added to Beat Saber over the years, including music packs or individual songs featuring high-profile artists like Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Billie Eilish, Metallica, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and more. We can't forget the various free updates, and there are plenty of PC VR mods you can dive into as well.
Beat Saber Review 2022: Seminal VR Title Remains As Relevant As Ever
With regular updates, DLC releases and changes to the game since launch, Beat Saber remains VR’s poster child. Read on for our updated Beat Saber review for Quest 2, PSVR and PC VR. Years of Dominance It’s hard to understate Beat Saber’s influence on the VR industry.
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Blade & Sorcery
Blade & Sorcery had been missing for several years from this list, but 2024's full release brought this back to our spotlight once more after nearly six years in early access. A PC VR medieval fantasy with full physics-driven melee combat and built-in mod support, further updates are planned even as the studio begins working on its next game.
If you've not played since the early access days, WarpFrog's early hit feels better than ever thanks to the Crystal Hunt campaign mode with an original biome and loot collecting. This new progression system gives you something to work towards while maintaining that sandbox spirit, and you'll gradually become more powerful through new magical skills.
- Platforms: Steam, Viveport
Blade & Sorcery Review: Still One Of VR’s Best Combat Games
Blade & Sorcery recently entered full release after nearly six years, and it’s still one of VR’s better combat games.
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Boneworks
Of all the physics-driven VR combat and puzzle games out there, Boneworks remains one of the most polished and impressive. Its single-player campaign offers plenty of fun sandboxes to experiment with, whether you're swinging robotic headcrabs around by their legs or beating up mindless zombies with a broom handle.
Or you can just rely on the classics and find a lethally accurate shooter. Boneworks is a great PC VR game and offered a glimpse of where the future of VR interactivity is headed. Stress Level Zero followed it up back in 2022 with Bonelab, which is also available on PC VR.
Boneworks Review: A Stunning Showcase Of Physical Interaction That Tests VR’s Limits
Boneworks shows its hand about 10 minutes into its campaign. Midway through your introductory tour — a tutorial humorously fashioned as a history of VR interaction — it drops a key bit of advice: “If you physically imagine you are holding the heavy object, you will have an easier time moving it.
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Demeo
Demeo isn't a perfect tabletop game by any means, but it is a really good one. More importantly, its first-rate four-player multiplayer VR experience makes it feel like a genuine social event in a way that no flatscreen game – and fewer VR games – have ever really matched. You pick a class and tackle randomly generated dungeons, but the game's punishing difficulty means sessions can last anywhere from a few minutes to multiple hours.
Demeo is one of the best PC VR games that's only gotten better with post-launch updates, including a technical update. Free updates provided new campaigns like Reign of Madness, Curse of the Serpent Lord, and more. It's still a must-have in 2025 with cross-platform multiplayer across all major platforms, and Demeo Battles is also available if you're interested in a PvP spin-off.
Demeo Review - A Social VR Masterclass In An Engaging Tabletop RPG
Is Resolution Games’ most ambitious VR title yet its best? Find out in our Demeo review! Demeo is one of those times it works. Y’know, it; the whole promise of leapfrogging the miles between friends and family and experiencing a genuine social connection in virtual space via the magic
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Eye of the Temple
Eye of the Temple is one of the best examples of a game that puts VR-first design front and center, resulting in a triumphant room-scale platformer. You begin the Indiana Jones-inspired adventure outside a large temple. With a whip in your right hand and a torch in your left, you'll begin to navigate deeper into the temple by completing puzzles and platforming obstacles.
Every movement you make in Eye of the Temple is a real, physical movement through your play space. Some clever design trickery means that you'll always stay within your boundary and never run out of space to move – a bit like Tea for God. On PC VR, this may require a little more cable management if you've got a wired headset, but the game is nonetheless a thrill to play and incredibly well-designed. Fair warning though: it does require a minimum 2m x 2m play space.
Eye Of The Temple Review: A Triumphant Room-Scale Adventure
Eye of the Temple is out today on Quest. Here’s our full review:
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Ghost Town
Ghost Town is one of our favorite new VR games so far in 2025, and it's a strong return for Fireproof Games following The Room VR: A Dark Matter. Set in the '80s, this story focuses on a witch turned ghost hunter and exorcist called Edith Penrose, who now heads up a paranormal detective agency with her flatmate across London.
It's a brilliant supernatural puzzler that delivers a thoroughly compelling mystery, strong visuals, and intuitive puzzles that never feel too difficult or too easy. Our only complaint is that we wished it lasted longer, but don't let that deter you. If you're a fan of narrative-driven adventures, we highly recommend checking out Ghost Town. If you need more convincing, there's also a free PC VR demo.
Ghost Town Review: An Utterly Engrossing Supernatural VR Adventure
Ghost Town is a brilliant supernatural puzzle adventure from The Room VR studio that you won’t want to miss.
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Half-Life: Alyx
It might not technically be Half-Life 3 but make no mistake, Half-Life: Alyx from Valve is a full-sized adventure worthy of the series’ past releases. Giving it top marks in 2020, we believe that “what it does right, it almost always does the best.” Playing as Alyx Vance, you fight through City 17 in a highly polished adventure fully designed for VR, relying on classic series elements and introducing plenty of new features.
It’s 10+ hours of immaculate, AAA-level VR shootouts, puzzles, and narrative design, featuring some of the best firefights you can have inside a headset, and offers truly memorable moments within. Half-Life: Alyx is arguably the best PC VR game yet, and we hope to see more from Valve.
Half-Life: Alyx Review - Supremely Polished, Surprisingly Familiar, Occasionally Awkward And Unshakably Essential VR
Second chances. Not everyone gets one. And yet, in Half-Life: Alyx, Valve finds itself with an embarrassment of them. Forget all that ‘back from the dead’ stuff for a minute; you don’t need me to tell you Half-Life has been away for a very long time. More pressing is
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Kayak VR: Mirage
Kayak VR is a quiet highlight on this list, offering a stunning visual presentation and a relaxing experience across four locations: Papagayo, Antarctica, Bjørnøya, and Australia. There's a competitive multiplayer mode, but it's free roam where the game shines, allowing you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view.
It may not feature a fully fledged campaign or an extensive selection of game modes, yet Kayak VR is one of the most relaxing VR experiences available on the platform and a joy to look at from every angle. That's only improved with the Soča Valley and Yucatán DLC adding two new environments, and a real-time multiplayer update also appeared.
- Platforms: Steam, Viveport
Kayak VR: Mirage PS VR2 Review – Calm Waters Ahead
Following its PC VR release last year, Kayak VR: Mirage now arrives on PlayStation VR2.
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Lone Echo + Lone Echo 2
Packed with strong production values, 2017's Lone Echo provides a “winning blend of intuitive movement, discovery-based gameplay, and character-driven storytelling,” using zero-gravity traversal and thoughtful character interactions to deliver a compelling campaign. It’s slow-paced, but the focus on building a link between your character and those around him pays off, as does the enormous spectacle of it all.
Ready at Dawn went further with Lone Echo 2, and the original game spawned a standalone multiplayer spin-off game, Echo VR, which was one of VR's most fun and original multiplayer experiences. Sadly, that shut down in August 2023, followed by the studio itself a year later. The single-player experiences remain untouched, forming two of the best PC VR games on Rift.
- Lone Echo Platforms: Rift
- Lone Echo 2 Platforms: Rift
Lone Echo Review: A New Kind Of Space Odyssey
Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke and H.G. Wells could only dream of the words they envisioned when they began penning sci-fi classics. Some of those would come to life inside our TV screens and movie theaters in the decades that followed, but the futures they painted are still far
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Moss & Moss: Book 2
Though Moss and Moss: Book 2 are separate games, we've also included them as one entry on this list as they flow into each other - Book 2 picks up the story moments after the end of Book 1. Moss helped prove that third-person VR experiences can make for some of the absolute best content out on the platform right now. You guide an adorable little mouse named Quill through diorama-sized levels, solving puzzles and taking on fearsome critters in sword-based combat.
While it's mechanically refined, Moss’ real claim to fame is the bond you build with Quill over the course of the adventure. Playing as a larger companion to the tiny protagonist, you really start to connect with her as you work together to overcome obstacles. It feels very much like a team effort, which is quite a remarkable feeling in itself.
Book 2 is technically a stronger, longer sequel, but realistically feels more like a continuation of the same journey instead of a completely fresh adventure. That being said, it does add some new mechanics that innovate on the original's combat, as well as offering a wider range of environments. The Moss series is not one to miss, and a MOBA-like entry Glassbreakers will follow later this year too.
- Platforms: Steam
- Book 1 on its own is also on Viveport and Rift.
Moss Review: Quill is The Little Mouse That Could
Review Update for Rift and Vive: Luckily the PC port of Moss is just as wonderful as I’d hoped when I found out it was coming. The upgraded visual clarity is noticeable, especially in the environments themselves, and having a larger tracked space means I can more easily look
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No Man’s Sky
No Man's Sky is notorious for its rocky launch in 2016. Since then, however, the game has received VR support and a wealth of updates that have turned it into an expansive survival space simulator. Various updates also overhauled many of the VR mechanics, adding new interaction methods and immersive menus, and the post-launch updates haven't stopped.
Recent updates have even improved the image quality, performance, and enhanced rendering, so the game looks better than ever. If you are keen to explore an infinite, endless universe in VR, look no further—No Man's Sky is the perfect fit. It’s impossible to deny No Man’s Sky its place on the best PC VR games list.
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Onward
If Pavlov is VR’s answer to Counter-Strike, then Onward is closer to something like Arma, with a focus on hyperrealism that paved the way for the mechanical complexity VR can add to the shooter genre. Following nearly nine years in early access, Onward finally entered full release in 2025 after the major Onward 2.0 launch, and it still deserves a place on the best PC VR games list.
However, its journey has come to an end after Meta closed Downpour Interactive and merged the staff into Camouflaj (Batman: Arkham Shadow) three months after the 2.0 update. Servers remain online, though no further developer support is coming beyond critical bug fixes. It's a massive shame as even now, Onward still has some of the best fundamental VR mechanics we've seen in a VR shooter.
Onward Update 2.0 Is Out Now, Overhauling Every Weapon
Onward Update 2.0 is out now, bringing a graphical overhaul of every weapon and item, new weapons, a remastered classic map, a new map, and more.
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Pavlov VR
Valve isn’t bringing Counter-Strike to VR anytime soon but, fortunately, we have a worthy replacement in Pavlov VR. Consistently developed over multiple years, Pavlov has turned into the fast-paced competitive shooter to beat, with tons of weapons and environments spanning multiple eras and new game modes being added at a dizzying pace.
Much like Onward and Blade & Sorcery, Pavlov spent many years in early access before receiving its full release and has cross-platform multiplayer with the PlayStation VR2 version. For multiplayer fans, it’s one of the better PC VR shooter games out there today and one that's still receiving the occasional updates.
Pavlov VR Review – Straight Shooter On PSVR 2
Pavlov is a solid VR multiplayer shooter that thrives in its tactile interactions and gunplay.
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Pistol Whip
Rhythm games are a dime a dozen in VR but, for our money, Pistol Whip from Cloudhead Games is the most inventive and overall best of the lot. One of VR's longest-running and well-updated games across all platforms, it's a beautiful intersection between rhythm games, Superhot-like action, and Matrix-style cinematic flair.
You'll move along on-rails scenes with enemies popping up to a pumping soundtrack. Your task is not just to shoot the enemies as they approach but to do so in time with the beat of the music. It's a fantastic concept that continued expanding for many years with numerous free content updates, and it's comfortably in our list of the best PC VR games.
Pistol Whip 2023 Review: Better Than Ever
Pistol Whip has only grown since its release in 2019. Here’s our 2023 Pistol Whip review, covering everything added to the game since launch:
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Star Wars: Squadrons
We still can’t quite believe Star Wars: Squadrons was a thing. A full Star Wars flight action game with both a single-player campaign and a huge multiplayer component… in VR? Are we sure we’re not dreaming?
Well, if we are, we don’t want to wake up because Squadrons’ highly immersive cockpits and blistering space dogfighting make for everything we ever wanted out of VR in the first place, making this, in turn, one of the best PC VR games.
Star Wars: Squadrons VR Review - The Galaxy’s Finest Space Combat
Star Wars: Squadrons is finally here and it absolutely delivers. From the incredible set piece moments, excellent new characters, and fantastic VR space combat, this is an adrenaline-fueled blast in the galaxy far, far away that you won’t want to miss. Here’s our Star Wars: Squadrons VR review
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Stormland
Insomniac's last major VR release before Sony acquired the studio in 2019, Stormland is a sprawling open-world action-adventure shooter with support for 2-player co-op. One of the few AAA made-for-VR games available on PC, it launched six months after the Rift S and alongside the Oculus Link feature of the original Oculus Quest.
It's not a complete triumph, and some issues do emerge across this campaign, yet Stormland still shines with its smooth combat, high production values, and strong UI interactions. Don't wait around if you're interested in grabbing this, though; Insomniac's full VR library keeps getting delisted and relisted from Meta's PC VR store.
Stormland Review: VR’s Slickest Shooter Yet (But Not Without Issue)
Brimming with features, boasting infinite hours of play, and unrivaled in visual polish, Stormland is as slick a VR shooter as you can find right now. It’s a burgeoning game that, at its best, glides straight over the competition’s head before sliding into a slipstream and leaving them
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Superhot VR
We’ll stop ranking Superhot VR in our best PC VR games list when we play a shooter as intricately designed as this. It maintains immersion and utilizes your full body in ways that you simply couldn’t in the flatscreen version. The ‘time moves when you move’ mechanic remains ridiculously entertaining to this day, and the game achieves a perfect balance of slapstick action and stylish stunts.
- Platforms: Steam, Viveport, Rift
‘SUPERHOT VR’ Review: Bending Time And Dodging Bullets
As I sit here, typing these words, my eyes are glazed over. I’m having trouble focusing because my mind is still in the metaverse. In most VR games you have a sense of presence that makes you feel like you’re really there, but it’s not enough to
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Skyrim VR successfully transplants the entire RPG into headsets with full motion controls. It’s not the most in-depth implementation, but just that fact alone makes this something you won’t want to miss in VR.
Along with bestowing you with a keen sense of adventure, there are bits of Skyrim that work incredibly well in VR. That includes the moment you first encounter a dragon or inspect a sword you’ve worked hard to earn in tireless detail. There are better, more native VR games out there, but Skyrim VR is Skyrim… in VR, and that makes it worth a look.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (Rift and Vive) Review – Become the Dragonborn
Editor’s Note: This is the review for the PC VR version of the game (for Rift, Vive, and Windows VR headsets) so if you’re looking for a review that focuses on the PSVR version then you can find that here. The two games are different enough to warrant
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The Gallery - Episodes 1 & 2
We’re grouping the first two installments of Cloudhead Games’ compelling adventure series together, since the first episode is on the shorter side and the two together cost about as much as a normal VR game.
The Gallery has its roots in Henson-esque dark fantasy, transporting you to amazing worlds of impossible landscapes and crazy characters on the hunt for your sister. The imaginative design makes these some of the best PC VR games despite their age. We’re just hoping Cloudhead one day gets to make Episode 3.
- Platforms: Steam, Viveport, Rift
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After you’ve been playing and critiquing games for a while, you start to get a bit jaded. You start to recognize a lot of the little tropes and tricks that developers use to try and catch an audience by surprise. Plot twists, good guys turning bad, and the whole
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The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners from Skydance Interactive is a PC VR essential, delivering some of the best design and user interaction you’ll find in VR. Released in 2020, “it’s a zombie apocalypse within your grasp – a living, breathing virtual ruin with player-driven highs that easily outshine its experimental lows.” It sets the bar for VR zombie games using Boneworks-style, physics-based combat.
The game will have you wrestling with undead hordes, packing its action into a full, meaty VR campaign that sees you trekking through the remains of New Orleans. Add in side missions and the ability to kill zombies with a spoon, and you have one of the deepest native VR games on the market. Though it wasn't as well received, Saints & Sinners later got a sequel with Chapter 2: Retribution.
- Platforms: Steam, Rift, Viveport
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Review - The Best Zombie Apocalypse To Date (Updated 2021)
With two big updates under its belt, there’s never been a better time to get into The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. Read on for our 2021 The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners review! Note: This is an updated review based on The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners after its second free
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UNDERDOGS
One Hamsa's VR mech brawler roguelike made a big impact last year, earning our Best PC VR Game of 2024 award. UNDERDOGS is a physics-based brawler that uses arm-based locomotion and a comic book-style presentation. This 22nd-century underground roguelike fighter set a new benchmark for VR arena combat.
Between its stylish visuals, grimy soundscape, and unique character, UNDERDOGS feels fresh and exciting. Numerous post-launch updates have taken this further, such as 'Sandboxxer' with its level editor, while the more recent 'Rampage' mode added an endless endurance mode. More updates are coming, with a multiplayer mode next on the list.
UNDERDOGS Review: A New Benchmark For VR Arena Combat
UNDERDOGS sets a new benchmark for VR arena combat. Our full review:
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Vertigo 2
Vertigo 2 is one of the best PC VR-exclusive experiences available and a masterclass in enthralling, VR-first game design. What's even more impressive is that it's largely put together by one solo developer – Zach Tsiakalis-Brown from Zulubo Productions. It pays homage to Valve classics and seminal VR releases but doesn't fall victim to copying them.
Instead, it forges ahead to create an impressive solo gaming experience in the same vein as Half-Life: Alyx, delivering a strong sequel to Vertigo Remastered. Featuring tactile weapons, creative enemies, and an engaging narrative-driven campaign, it's a shining example of what PC VR still has to offer. Two years later, the Into The Aether expansion delivered a strong conclusion to the series.
Vertigo 2 Review: Creative & Engaging SteamVR Experience
Vertigo 2 offers a PC VR experience that is constantly creative and undeniably engaging.
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If you’re after our best VR game lists beyond the best PC VR games, make sure to check these out too:
- Best Meta Quest 2 Games
- Best Meta Quest 3 Games
- Best PSVR Games
- Best PS VR2 Games
- Best VR Games Of All-Time
Update Notice
September 11, 2025, update: Unranked the list, added an honorable mentions section. Added Arken Age, UNDERDOGS, Stormland, Blade & Sorcery, Ghost Town, and Ultrawings 2. Removed Song in the Smoke, Wanderer, Eleven Table Tennis, Hubris, and Until You Fall.
July 10, 2023, update: Changed formatting. Reordered entries. Removed Wilson's Heart, Compound, Blade and Sorcery, and A Township Tale. Added Vertigo 2, Hubris, Eye of the Temple, and Kayak VR.
This article was initially published in March 2022. Former UploadVR Editor Jamie Feltham previously contributed entries to this list.