The standalone Oculus Go headset is making waves this year in the virtual reality world, bringing immersive fun to the masses! If you’ve recently purchased one — you’re in luck. Since its release, the Oculus team have been very busy adding titles to its inventory and it has never been a better time for everyone to experience VR — especially kids!

We do a deep dive into our shortlist of the best apps for kids (and their parents — we know you’ll love them too) that we feel will give you the best experiences with the tech. Get ready to jump into another world!

If there’s one thing that kids love — it’s getting arty. What better than to skip the messy hands on your painted walls, than letting the kids be creative within the safety of VR. Launched in April 2018 this awesome software provides kids with the freedom to draw, colour and paint their own virtual masterpieces in 3D. Plus, if you cast the action from the Oculus Go to your mobile device you can even play a game of charades! Double the fun!

Zombie Donuts is a thrilling, FPS VR experience that is fun for all of the family! Set in a Candy Apocalypse, the game is jam-packed full of devilishly-sweet action. As spooky zombified donuts pop up from all over Candyland (complete with zombie groans), players must marshmallow blast their way to sweet victory. VR, Zombies and Donuts? We think it’s a match made in heaven (or sugary hell!)

There can be nothing more fun than mixing together the cuteness of animals with the delights of magic! In Pet Lab, players create, train and experiment with their own magical creatures as they run their own magic shop. While creating new varieties in all shapes and sizes, hatching special species and customizing them with extra tails, ears, and horns, players have the opportunity to train their minibeasts to compete against other players.

All the fun of an amusement park without the high entry fees and the long lineups. Strap on your headset and you are immediately transported into the most exciting world of fast and furious fun! Watch out for the dinosaurs and the dragon ‘coasters, they are truly out of this world!

In a forgotten toy factory, the sneakiest teddy bears are preparing to unleash the mightest of all takeovers on society as we know it. These cuddly fluffs are on the war-path. It’s up to players to unearth their plan for world domination and stop them in their tracks. A brilliant game with a great sense of humour. We defy anyone who doesn’t love eye-patch wearing, boss bear Frank.

With so many awesome games on the Oculus Go, you can expect hours of fun and enjoyment with your kids. Who knows…you may find you won’t want to return to reality!

Find all of these experiences and more on the Oculus Store!

Top 5 VR Games & Apps for Kids on the Oculus Go! was originally published in AR/VR Journey: Augmented & Virtual Reality Magazine on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.