Virtual Reality has come a long way since the days of Nintendo's Virtual Boy. Thanks to cheaper headsets like the recently released Meta Quest 3S, VR gaming has become more accessible than ever, and to capitalize on that gradually increasing installed base, developers have continued to release a wealth of VR experiences.
2024 has seen more than its fair share of VR games released across the Meta Quest, PSVR2, and PC VR. The following ten (listed here alphabetically) are some of the best VR titles of the year, ranging from fun platformers and riveting shooters to truly groundbreaking experiences that are a must-play for all VR headset owners.
Originally released in early access back in July, Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable has since launched its Complete Edition, which brings its previously released Part 1 and its newly released Part 2 together under one roof. In Attack on Titan VR, players join the ranks of the Scout Regiment to fight alongside Armin, Eren, Mikasa, and the rest of the anime's cast. Some fluid ODM swinging mechanics, the large scale of its hulking enemies, and the authentic scenery make Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable a dream come true for fans of the beloved anime and manga series.
Prepare for combat with Omni-Directional Mobility Gear and fly head-first into battle! Defy all odds and eliminate the Titans! Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable, the first-person action-adventure VR platformer based on the highly acclaimed manga “Attack on Titan” and the latest installment of the VR series.
Join the Scout Regiment as an aspiring recruit and help defend mankind from the Titan invasion.
Omni-Directional Mobility Gear
Utilize the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to maneuver through the air and combat the onslaught of Titans!
The Titan Threat
Titans rely on their instincts to hunt humans and satisfy their insatiable appetites. Overcome the fear of death and lay waste to the Titan army!
Distinct Weapons
Each weapon offers unique characteristics that can alter the course of battle and how it is approached!
Undoubtedly one of the most impressive VR games of 2024, Batman: Arkham Shadow successfully translates Rocksteady's Arkham formula into virtual reality, providing a thrilling Arkham prequel story in the process. Glide between buildings, perform inverted takedowns from gargoyles, leap through the air to perform the final move in a Freeflow Combat chain, and do all manner of other trademark Batman: Arkham activities, all from a brand-new, incredibly immersive perspective.
Become Batman in this official new entry into the Arkham franchise.
It’s the Fourth of July, and Gotham City is under attack by a new threat: the mysterious Rat King and his cultish devotees. As widespread rioting engulfs the city, Batman races to prevent this so-called “Day of Wrath” before it all goes wrong.
Experience the World of Batman Like Never Before:
Immerse yourself in all the grit of Gotham City with the power of VR, and take down its most notorious criminals.
Hard-Hitting Arkham Combat
Realized exclusively for VR—choose from fan favorite gadgets and bold fighting styles reimagined from the beloved Arkham franchise.
Friends, Foes and Other Familiar Faces:
Meet Dr.’s Quinzel and Crane before they became Harley Quinn and Scarecrow, as well as other iconic characters including Harvey Dent, Jim Gordon, and Ratcatcher.
Originally released in November 2021 for the Meta Quest, Blade & Sorcery: Nomad was a more limited port of the innovative physics-based PC VR game, Blade & Sorcery. Over the last few years, developer Warpfrog has continued to add content to Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, bringing it closer to its PC VR counterpart with each update. In November, Blade & Sorcery: Nomad finally received its 1.0 update, bringing it almost on par with the PC version by adding the Crystal Hunt story mode, skill trees, and a wealth of quality-of-life upgrades.
Blade & Sorcery: Nomad is a medieval fantasy sandbox like no other, focusing on melee, ranged and magic combat that fully utilizes a unique and realistic physics driven interaction and combat system. Built exclusively for VR, collisions are dictated by fine hitboxes, objects have weight and follow the laws of physics, creatures have full body physics and presence, and blades can be used to penetrate soft materials or deflect magic. In Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, the combat is limited only by your own creativity. Choose your weapon, choose your stance, choose your fighting style; Be the powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer you always dreamed of becoming!
Offering one of the best grappling hooks in VR, Skydance's Behemoth has players using their environment as a weapon, alongside an assortment of trusty medieval swords and axes. After clearing a few arenas of enemies, Behemoth will then present players with one of its eponymous bosses, some of which feel like VR versions of Shadow of the Colossus' memorable boss fights.
Skydance’s BEHEMOTH is an original story set in the Forsaken Lands, a fallen kingdom haunted by tragedy. Play as an outland warrior, Wren the Hunter (the player), and embark on a perilous quest to end the curse that plagues yourself and your village. Your only hope is to slay the unslayable, the monstrous Behemoths.
A Dark Fantasy Adventure in VR: A bold new vision from the developers of The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. Skydance brings its in your face - “Virtual Physicality” - to this fully immersive experience, allowing the player to
A Dangerous New World: Survive the four biomes of the Forsaken Lands. From snowy tundras to swampy marshlands, the harsh environments may seem uninhabitable, but they hide swarms of traitorous marauders and something much, much worse.
Brutal Violence Solves Everything: Use your superstrength in bone-crunching, flesh-cleaving ways to cut down, maim, sever, break and rip apart your enemies.
Behemoths Loom Large and Dangerous: To defeat these gargantuan threats you’ll not only need all your strength, you’ll also need every skill in your arsenal to battle them on the ground, in the air, and in the clouds.
One for all the Astro Bot Rescue Mission fans out there, Max Mustard is a VR platformer that carries forward the energetic level design and vibrancy of classic mascot platformers with a unique VR twist. As players control the titular hero with one hand through the game's 40 levels, they'll use their other hand to blast enemies, launch objects, and interact with the environment to complete puzzles. Max Mustard hones in on what VR is all about: pure, unadulterated fun.
Immerse yourself in the world of Max Mustard, a made for VR platformer meticulously crafted to deliver top-notch gameplay and unforgettable experiences.
Combining the best of first-person power-ups with the timeless charm of classic third-person platforming, Max Mustard offers an irresistible blend that will keep you hooked from the moment you step into its virtual world.
Embark on a heroic quest alongside our fearless protagonist Max to rescue adorable mudpups from the clutches of the devious Stubbins.
Journey through immersive landscapes, facing tough challenges, unexpected twists and moral dilemmas, forcing you to make difficult decisions that will shape the course of your journey.
Max Mustard is a thrilling odyssey paying homage to the classic platformers of yesteryears while offering a fresh and innovative gaming experience.
With 40 hand crafted levels, each bursting with surprises, inventive mechanics, and endless variety, Max Mustard is an epic adventure that will capture your imagination and keep you coming back for more!