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The best PSVR games for 2023

The PSVR headset was an incredible piece of tech when it launched in 2016. It’s a bit outdated now, especially ahead of the PSVR2’s release in February 2023 — but that doesn’t take away from the excellent lineup of games on the original PSVR, ranging from shooters, action adventures, RPGs, platformers, and more family-friendly titles.

It can be daunting to try and figure out which ones are for you, so we’ve rounded up a list of the best games available for the headset.

These are the best PSVR games as of 2023.

HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3
85 %
4/5
M
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Developer IO Interactive
Publisher IO Interactive
Release January 20, 2021
It’s impressive that you’re able to play Hitman III in its entirety in PSVR. While most players probably won’t experience the game this way, it’s a worthwhile option that packs in the immersion and gives you a new way to play. Instead of playing in third-person, the PSVR mode throws you into Agent 47’s shoes from a first-person perspective, giving you the ability to play each of the game’s missions in VR. One thing to note is that only the PlayStation 4 version of Hitman III works in VR, and if you’re playing on PS5, you’ll need the adapter to plug in the PS4 PlayStation camera. Aside from the hassles of PSVR on PS5, Hitman III is incredible in VR and is one of the most immersive and memorable gameplay experiences out there.
Read our full HITMAN 3 review
HITMAN 3 - Announcement Trailer

Everybody's Golf VR

Everybody's Golf VR
E
Platforms PlayStation VR
Genre Simulator, Sport
Developer SIE Japan Studio
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release May 21, 2019
One of the few sports games available for PSVR is Everybody’s Golf VR, a game that builds upon the non-VR version that launched for PS4 in 2017. It’s reminiscent of the games on Wii Sports, allowing for the player to utilize its intuitive controls to get that coveted hole-in-one. Being able to see the entirety of the course from the first-person view in VR is wildly immersive. Something about swinging your controller to strike the ball remains satisfying, even after hours of gameplay. It’s still just as wacky and silly as the base game, but with a few more restrictions due to the VR presentation. And there’s plenty of content to enjoy in this package as well, so we highly recommend checking it out.

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
60 %
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR
Genre Puzzle, Adventure
Developer Rockstar Games
Release December 15, 2017
L.A. Noire remains one of the most unique and compelling games we’ve played, and in L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, you can experience the game’s most memorable missions within PlayStation VR. Seven cases from the original game are included, and the third-person perspective was replaced with a first-person view that is more suited to the platform. No longer simply playing as Cole Phelps, you can feel as if you are the detective in post-war Los Angeles. Just make sure you’re careful not to fire at civilians when you start battling it out with criminals.
LA Noire - The VR Case Files Gameplay Teaser

I Expect You To Die

I Expect You To Die
64 %
E10
Platforms SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Rift
Genre Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Developer Schell Games
Publisher Schell Games
Release November 30, 2016
It doesn’t technically have anything to do with 007 or the James Bond franchise, but I Expect You to Die delivers the white-knuckled and tense spy action you’d expect from the series. Armed with special telekinetic abilities, you must escape certain death using only your wits — and whatever tools you can find in the environment. Defuse bombs and stop rooms from flooding before they kill you, and prove your handler wrong. I Expect You to Die’s retro aesthetic feels like it was pulled directly out of a ‘60s spy film, all with a healthy dose of humor to make each death feel a little less painful.
I Expect You to Die - Release Trailer (Official)

Batman: Arkham VR

Batman: Arkham VR
74 %
M
Platforms SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Rift
Genre Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure
Developer Rocksteady Studios
Publisher WB Games
Release October 13, 2016
Sure, Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham trilogy and Batman: Arkham Origins made you feel like the Dark Knight, but what if you could actually become Batman? Batman: Arkham VR switches the action to first-person view as you thwart the efforts of Gotham’s most nefarious criminals, solving puzzles along the way and taking out enemies with a variety of gadgets. Though much shorter than Rocksteady’s other titles, the opportunity to step into the Caped Crusader’s suit and dawn his cowl is worth the price of admission, and it even expands on some characters’s stories from the other Arkham games.
Batman Arkham VR - E3 2016 Announcement Trailer (Official)

Marvel's Iron Man VR

Marvel's Iron Man VR
3/5
T
Platforms PlayStation VR
Genre Shooter, Adventure
Developer Camouflaj
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release July 03, 2020
VR games featuring licensed properties are often short experiences that give players a taste of what a full game could entail. Iron Man VR, on the other hand, is a fully realized, eight-hour adventure that makes creative use of the Playstation Move controllers. In this first-person superhero simulator, players enter the iconic Iron Man suit and use motion controls to fly and shoot waves of drones with palm blasts. Iron Man VR excels at making flight feel fun and — most importantly — less nauseating than other VR experiences. While there are some quirks to the control scheme, it’s still one of the more complete VR packages out there today.
Marvel’s Iron Man VR – Announce Trailer | PS VR

Blood & Truth

Blood & Truth
M
Platforms PlayStation VR
Genre Shooter
Developer SIE London Studios
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment America, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
Release May 28, 2019
When PlayStation VR Worlds launched alongside the headset a few years ago, one of its most promising inclusions was London Heist, a first-person shooter game inspired by Guy Ritchie films. Blood & Truth expands on the concept in a big way, delivering blockbuster-worthy action and espionage, complete with a budget we rarely see in VR. Blood & Truth is not a proof-of-concept technical demo but a full-fledged action shooter that can only work in virtual reality. Filled with twists and set-piece moments in between all of the gunplay, it’s one of the strongest games on the entire platform, and it’s certainly worth the price of admission.
Blood & Truth - PGW17 Trailer

Firewall Zero Hour

Firewall Zero Hour
T
Platforms PlayStation VR
Genre Shooter, Tactical
Developer First Contact Entertainment
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release August 28, 2018
Excluding the excellent Rigs: Mechanized Combat League, there aren’t many competitive multiplayer shooters on PlayStation VR that work well. First Contact Entertainment’s Firewall Zero Hour not only fills this void but does it with brilliant tactical gameplay that fans of Rainbow Six Siege will instantly love. With multiple playable characters and customizable weapons, you can outfit yourself with the exact gear you want to take into battle, and everyone in your squad must play a role to succeed. With the excellent PlayStation VR Aim Controller in your hands, you feel even closer to the action.
Firewall Zero Hour VR - Reveal Trailer

Farpoint

Farpoint
71 %
3/5
M
Platforms PlayStation VR
Genre Shooter, Adventure
Developer Impulse Gear
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release May 16, 2017
PSVR was not the best place to go for first-person shooters at launch, but Impulse Gear’s Farpoint has made it our go-to headset for the genre. En route to study a mystery near Jupiter, an explosion sends you and your team barreling toward a scorched desert planet filled with hostile aliens. Separated from your crew members, you must fight your way through waves of enemies in hopes of reuniting with your friends and escaping from the planet in one piece. While Farpoint makes a strong case for first-person shooters in VR, the PSVR Aim controller, a gun-shaped VR peripheral that you can buy bundled with the game, might be worth the investment for Farpoint alone. With the Aim, the game’s fast, frantic, and responsive combat makes you feel as if you are really in the thick of things in this alien world. While the story is underwhelming and the environments are repetitive and somewhat bland, the action itself makes Farpoint a must-play PSVR experience.
Read our full Farpoint review
Farpoint - E3 2016 Reveal Trailer (Official)

DOOM VFR

DOOM VFR
80 %
3.5/5
M
Platforms Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR, PlayStation VR
Genre Shooter
Developer Id Software
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Release November 30, 2017
There are several AAA first-person games with virtual reality support, but Doom VFR breaks the mold. Rather than just remaking 2016’s Doom for PlayStation VR, developer Id Software created an entirely new game set a short time after the UAC Martian facility was overrun by demons. As a recently deceased human who has had their consciousness transferred into an artificial brain matrix, it’s up to you to foil the demons’ plans and restore security to the facility. Like with the 2016 game, there are plenty of different ways to blow demons to smithereens, and a teleportation system lets you zip around the battlefield and lay down the pain in a hurry.
Read our full DOOM VFR review
DOOM VFR - E3 2017 Reveal Trailer (Official)

SUPERHOT VR

SUPERHOT VR
87 %
T
Platforms Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Rift, Meta Quest 2
Genre Shooter, Puzzle, Indie
Developer SUPERHOT Team
Publisher SUPERHOT Team
Release December 06, 2016
Serving as a sort of expansion to an already innovative title, Superhot VR tasks players with devising strategies to eliminate rooms full of hostile enemies with pistols, shotguns, knives, bottles — whatever you can get your hands on. In the original, time stopped every time you did, causing enemies to remain stagnant as you calculated your next move. In VR, Superhot employs the stop-time mechanic with the PlayStation Move controllers, which act as your hands. The VR version remains a fast-paced first-person shooter with an emphasis on strategy, but in VR, Superhot‘s inherent tension ramps up. Will you try and go for the kill with your next movement or come up with a less direct approach? The choice is yours. Navigating Superhot‘s confined rooms, sifting past, and dismembering enemies have never been as satisfying as it is in VR. While the gameplay loop can get a bit frustrating due to the PSVR’s limited camera-tracking capabilities, Superhot VR nonetheless provides a unique experience for PSVR owners. For that, it earns a spot on our list.
SUPERHOT VR Reveal Gameplay Trailer

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
70 %
3.5/5
M
Platforms PlayStation VR
Genre Shooter
Developer Supermassive Games
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release October 13, 2016
At its best, a VR game can feel like the most intense thrill ride you’ve ever been on, and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood understands this. The horror shooter sends you onto a terrifying rollercoaster filled with monsters, and you must make quick use of your pistols, shotguns, and other weapons to survive. The game includes multiple pathways, so you can continue to replay it as you work your way up the leaderboards, and around the Halloween season, it’s the perfect game to show to friends who aren’t familiar with PlayStation VR. Just don’t play it too close to bedtime.
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood - Games Preview Summer 2016 | PS VR

Resident Evil 7 biohazard

Resident Evil 7 biohazard
84 %
4.5/5
M
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
Genre Shooter, Adventure
Developer Capcom
Publisher Capcom
Release January 24, 2017
A fantastic game in its own right, Resident Evil 7 has (hopefully) paved the way for longer, more intense VR experiences, akin to the AAA games we’re used to playing on PS4 and Xbox One. The early 2017 title brought the series back to its heart-pounding horror roots, choosing to focus on ambiance and atmospheric tension over the action-heavy combat in recent entries. That creepy turn translates well to VR, as the spooky Baker household comes to life when played inside PSVR. Capcom optimized the controls for PSVR to mitigate excessive head-turning and nausea, which makes it possible to play for extended periods. Resident Evil 7 is not for the faint of heart. It’s one of the most frightening games of this generation, and it’s at its scariest in PSVR. If you like getting spooked out again and again, look no more. Resident Evil 7 on PSVR demonstrates that traditional console games can make the jump to VR while retaining their integrity and quality.
Resident Evil 7: biohazard - Tape-1: Desolation Trailer (Official)

ASTRO BOT: Rescue Mission

ASTRO BOT: Rescue Mission
95 %
E10
Platforms PlayStation VR
Genre Platform, Adventure
Developer SIE Japan Studio
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release October 02, 2018
Remember the little robots that populate The Playroom, the pre-loaded game that comes with every PS4? Astro Bot Rescue Mission takes those little guys on a grand platforming adventure across five worlds and more than 50 levels. Astro Bot does for PSVR what Super Mario 64 did for Nintendo 64. As a third-person platformer, Astro Bot excels similarly to how Moss did before it. Still, its level design and a unique smattering of gadgets bring it to a level we haven’t experienced before on PSVR. Astro Bot does a stellar job of making you feel as if you are in the game, despite the perceived limitations of a third-person vantage point in VR. It’s a wholesome, endlessly fun platformer that will more than likely go down as one of the all-time 3D platformer greats. Astro Bot is arguably the first game on PSVR worthy of being referred to as a system seller.
ASTRO BOT: Rescue Mission | Announcement Trailer | PlayStation VR

Moss

Moss
81 %
4.5/5
E10
Platforms Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Rift
Genre Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Developer Polyarc Games
Publisher Polyarc Games
Release February 27, 2018
PlayStation VR went well over a year without a true killer app, but whimsical adventure Moss might just be that game. Framed as a children’s fairy tale — complete with a single narrator performing the voices of each character, as a parent would while reading to their child — Quill the mouse runs along and overcomes obstacles, and as the reader, you must also interact with the environment. Plus, Moss makes great use of the PSVR’s control scheme while also using traditional gamepad control. It’s one of the first PSVR games to truly understand the potential of virtual reality technology, relying on more subtle motions and less of the motion-sickness-inducing jerky movements seen in other games. Its sequel, Moss: Book II, is worth playing, too!
Read our full Moss review
Moss - E3 2017 Trailer (Official 4K)

Tetris Effect

Tetris Effect
87 %
E
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Rift
Genre Music, Puzzle, Arcade
Developer Resonair, Monstars Inc.
Publisher Enhance
Release November 09, 2018
Tetris Effect improbably makes the classic puzzle game feel new again. From the studio behind the Rez and the Lumines series, Tetris Effect injects the studio’s alluring music and environmental effects to make a hypnotizing new take on what is arguably the greatest video game of all time. Blocks change gradients and morph into entirely new colors and compositions as the synthesized soundtrack alters with each move you make. All around the board, calming backgrounds shift as you play. Tetris Effect essentially turns you into a composer of your own rhythm-puzzle game. Once you get in a groove, it’s hard to put the controller down. In PSVR, the experience is enhanced to make Tetris feel startlingly alive. You’ve played this game many times before, but you’ve never played it in such an enchanting format.
Tetris Effect - E3 2018 Announce Trailer | PS4

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
87 %
E10
Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR, Daydream, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Rift, Gear VR
Genre Puzzle, Simulator, Indie, Card & Board Game
Developer Steel Crate Games
Publisher Steel Crate Games
Release July 16, 2015
As you show off your fancy new PSVR to your friends, you may find it disappointing that opportunities for local multiplayer are few and far between. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, an asynchronous co-op game that forces you and your friends to defuse a bomb by solving a series of complicated puzzles, has been available on PC and other VR platforms for some time, but it is a ton of fun. On PSVR, the player wearing the headset is the only one who can interact with the bomb. The rest of the room has to walk them through the steps to wade through a 23-page online manual to find the solution to each puzzle. Unique, challenging, and great for weekend nights with friends or family, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a great game for every PSVR owner to have up his or her sleeve.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes PC/Mac Launch Trailer

Beat Saber

Beat Saber
85 %
E
Platforms Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Rift, Meta Quest 2
Genre Music, Sport, Indie
Developer Hyperbolic Magnetism
Publisher Hyperbolic Magnetism
Release May 21, 2019
When it comes to rhythm games on PlayStation VR, none are better than Beat Saber. A phenomenon in the virtual reality community, it has some of the best music-based action around. It takes the Move controllers and turns them into literal musical lightsabers that you use to destroy blocks on the right beat. With a wide range of popular songs, you can have fun, feel awesome, and get a decent musical workout all in the same game. Just make sure to clear the room first as flailing your arms around wildly in Beat Saber can be dangerous to your TV and loved ones.
Beat Saber Gameplay Teaser

Rez Infinite

Rez Infinite
59 %
E10
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, PlayStation 4, SteamVR, Daydream, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Rift
Genre Shooter, Music, Indie
Developer Enhance Games
Publisher Enhance Games
Release October 13, 2016
Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s cult classic shooter returns, and it’s trippy as hell. Aside from a new VR-exclusive level, Infinite is a remaster of the original PlayStation 2 game, which came out in 2001. Virtual reality, however, has made the game feel fresh again. The experience of flying through cyberspace, tagging and shooting vector-based enemies with a look, forces you to keep your head on a swivel and your eyes, constantly exploring. Though it may feel a little fast-paced for some players new to VR, Rez Infinite is a game you’ll play for longer and longer over time.
Rez Infinite - Debut Trailer (Direct Feed) | PS VR

Thumper

Thumper
76 %
E10
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Google Stadia, Meta Quest, Meta Rift, Meta Quest 2
Genre Music, Racing, Indie, Arcade
Developer Drool
Publisher Drool
Release October 10, 2016
Described as rhythmic violence, Thumper reframes Amplitude-style rhythmic tapping as futuristic combat against gigantic virtual monsters. Players control a metallic space beetle running along a track to an electronic beat, tapping, sliding, and bracing to hit everything your enemy throws at you. While its VR elements are mostly cosmetic, the ominous atmosphere of wavy tentacles and giant glowing eyes emerging from the void is incredibly impressive. Get distracted for even a second and you’ll lose your flow (and possibly your entire run). Thumper is an absolute delight, amplified to new heights with its move to PSVR.
THUMPER Rhythm Violence Teaser

Pistol Whip

Pistol Whip
79 %
T
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Meta VR, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Quest 2
Genre Shooter, Music, Indie, Arcade
Developer Cloudhead Games
Publisher Cloudhead Games
Release November 07, 2019
Is it a first-person shooter? Is it a rhythm game? How about both. Pistol Whip is a cross-genre action game that turns gun-fu into a fast-paced EDM experience. Inspired by movies like John Wick, the game expertly bridges genres to make a one-of-a-kind musical bullet hell game complete with energetic beats. Pistol Whip aims to make players feel like the ultimate action hero, and it succeeds thanks to its fast-paced action. It’s a perfect compliment to Superhot VR, another polygonal cross-genre VR standout that puts a creative spin on shooting.
Pistol Whip - VR Launch Trailer | Oculus Quest, PC VR

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
80 %
M
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4
Genre Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Release November 17, 2017
Over a decade later and we’re somehow still talking about Skyrim. The 2011 Bethesda RPG captivated gamers with its expansive open world, but its allure came from its choose-your-adventure mentality. After a series of ports that have made it impossible for Skyrim to fade into the past, the fantasy experience entered the proposed future of gaming — virtual reality. For a game as wide in scope as Skyrim, its voyage onto PSVR is extremely impressive. The visuals line up more closely to the original Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Skyrim, but it’s hard to consider that too much of a knock given the scope of this title. The game can be played with the PlayStation Move controllers, adding more immersive combat. While the default movement system effectively utilizes short-range teleportation to remove the threat of motion sickness, the free movement actually works surprisingly well — better than other first-person games on the platform. Skyrim hasn’t quite overstayed its welcome just yet, and returning to Tamriel in VR is a delight, sure to intrigue longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR - E3 2017 Announcement Trailer (Official)

Job Simulator: The 2050 Archives

Job Simulator: The 2050 Archives
78 %
E10
Platforms Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Rift, Meta Quest 2
Genre Simulator
Developer Owlchemy Labs
Publisher Owlchemy Labs
Release April 05, 2016
Who would’ve thought that mundane jobs could be so fun in VR? Owlchemy Labs apparently did, and it was right. In Job Simulator, it’s the year 2050, and humans have automated every job on the planet. As a bored human looking to pass the time, you use VR to simulate the past and learn about what it was like to work for a living back in the good ol’ days (or at least what our robot servants assume it was like to work). The four mundane job scenarios — office worker, gourmet chef, convenience store clerk, and mechanic — each one provides new ways to play. Yes, Job Simulator even makes the seemingly dreadful job of working as a cashier hilarious and fun. The reason Job Simulator succeeds so well has to do with how it uses VR. One of the main draws of the technology is that you can touch objects that aren’t actually there. In Job Simulator, the world is your oyster, and almost everything can be grabbed, picked up, and thrown. Throw in some silly jokes, and the world of Job Simulator remains one of our favorite places to visit in VR.
Job Simulator Vive Launch Trailer

BOXVR

BOXVR
80 %
E10
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR
Genre Sport, Indie
Developer FitXR
Publisher FitXR
Release April 30, 2019
BoxVR won’t give you the actual boxing simulation gameplay of something like Creed: Rise to Glory, but in its place is a game that can give you a genuine workout. BoxVR plays like Guitar Hero or Beat Saber, but with musical notes and sword swipes replaced by boxing moves. You must jab, hook, and uppercut the symbols that move toward you and even dodge and block to keep your combo going. You can genuinely work up a sweat playing BoxVR, and though it does require a little more room than most stationary PlayStation VR games, it is still much less space than you would need for a traditional gym. The bumping soundtrack and statistics trackers should also help to keep you motivated when you might otherwise want to quit. Because the routines are designed by real fitness experts, you can be sure they’re effective, too.
BOXVR - Gameplay Trailer | PS VR

Gran Turismo Sport

Gran Turismo Sport
78 %
E
Platforms PlayStation 4
Genre Racing, Simulator, Sport
Developer Polyphony Digital
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release October 17, 2017
As one of the most underrated gems on the PS4, Gran Turismo Sport offers beautiful simulation-style racing online with other players or solo. Better yet is that it supports a PSVR mode for free, meaning you can jump right in if you have the base version of the game and a headset. In it, you can participate in the VR Tour mode against the AI, and it’s a lot of fun! It’s not the most robust VR offering out there, but since it comes with the game, you might as well give it a try if you have the means. There’s something so special about racing in first-person — bringing the immersion to new heights.
Gran Turismo Sport - Paris Games Week 2015 Trailer (Official)

WipEout: Omega Collection

WipEout: Omega Collection
89 %
E10
Platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR
Genre Racing
Developer Clever Beans, EPOS Game Studios, Sony XDev
Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. (SCEI)
Release June 06, 2017
Speaking of driving in VR, Wipeout Omega Collection is one of the most tremendous racing game collections out there, and the entire thing is playable in PSVR. After sinking dozens of hours into this game in PSVR alone, it’s hard to go back to playing it on a TV. It’s so immersive thanks to its music, sounds, and incredible visuals. Plus, it’s great in short bursts — as you can finish a race in just a couple of minutes. There’s no shortage of content in Wipeout Omega Collection, making it easy to keep coming back to, especially if you play online with others. Wipeout Omega Collection was a free PS Plus game a couple of years back, so you might already have this one in your library.
WipEout Omega Collection - PSX 2016 Announcement Trailer (Official)

No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky
69 %
3/5
T
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Meta Rift
Genre Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Developer Hello Games
Publisher Hello Games, 505 Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release August 09, 2016
No Man’s Sky has come a long way since its disappointing launch in 2016. Since then, developer Hello Games has implemented nearly everything it had in mind when the concept of No Man’s Sky was first introduced, including a robust multiplayer component, ship battles, base-building, and VR integration. That’s right, the game can be entirely played with PSVR, bringing the immersion to new heights. There’s something awe-inspiring about seamless travel from planet to planet, but doing so within VR makes it even better. The best part is that the PSVR update is entirely free to all who already own the game — whether it’s on PS4 or PS5.
Read our full No Man's Sky review
No Man's Sky - Paris Games Week 2015 Trailer (Official)

Star Wars: Squadrons

Star Wars: Squadrons
72 %
T
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows Mixed Reality, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Rift
Genre Simulator
Developer Motive Studios
Publisher Electronic Arts
Release October 02, 2020
If you’re looking for a more action-packed space adventure, Star Wars: Squadrons might be for you. In it, you can participate in the fully-fledged single-player campaign or take your skills online to battle it out against other players — and the game is playable in its entirety in PSVR. Whichever mode you choose, you’ll have many different ships to choose from, all of which feature their own move sets and abilities. The single-player mode allows you to play as both the Empire and the Republic, giving you a well-rounded perspective and lots to do. Once you’re ready for the online mode, you’ll have many customization options at your disposal — great for any playstyle.
Star Wars: Squadrons – Official Reveal Trailer

Arizona Sunshine

Arizona Sunshine
62 %
M
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, Meta Quest 2
Genre Shooter, Adventure, Indie
Developer Vertigo Games, Jaywalkers Interactive
Publisher Vertigo Games
Release December 06, 2016
Zombie games are a dime a dozen these days, but VR is enough to give Arizona Sunshine a refreshing boost to make it worth your time. The game takes place in Arizona, as its name suggests, and in it, you’re tasked with surviving against a deadly horde of zombies while trying to make your way to safety. It’s a first-person shooter that requires the move controllers, so make sure you’ve got a pair before you jump in. Much like some of the great zombie games before it, Arizona Sunshine features different kinds of infected — some of which require more effort to take down than others. What’s cool about this game is that you can play the story mode solo or with a friend in co-op, which adds to the fun. Along with the campaign is a horde mode that requires you to defeat wave after wave of zombies.

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