Top 10 VR games 2025

The best VR titles of 2025 range from underwater relaxation to high-stakes dogfights
Games featured include standout newcomers and enduring classics with fresh updates
Every title here is playable today or launching soon on major VR platforms

If you thought VR peaked with rhythm games and zombie shooters, 2025 might change your mind. The virtual reality landscape has grown up: better headsets, bolder design, and developers finally building worlds you’ll want to live in (or at least get lost in for a few hours). Whether you’re wielding swords in mythological realms or drifting through coral reefs, there’s something genuinely exciting out now – or just around the corner.

Here are ten VR games you shouldn’t miss in 2025, each handpicked for their standout experiences, critical buzz, and lasting appeal.

Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate

Release date: April 2025
Developer/Publisher: Mighty Eyes
Platforms: PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2/3 (coming to Pico and SteamVR)

Travel through time to stop the end of the world. Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is a full remake of 2022’s original, now enhanced with more freedom and immersion. You step into the shoes of Asher Neumann, solving puzzles across eras, one moment repairing Tesla’s generator, the next drumming at Woodstock. New gameplay mechanics like ziplining, climbing, and swimming make exploration more dynamic, while full-body avatars and eye-tracking deepen immersion. Reviews highlight the rich historical settings and clever puzzles, though combat remains basic. Post-launch updates have smoothed out early bugs and promise more polish.

Aces of Thunder

Release date: Planned 2025
Developer/Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation VR2, PC VR

Love flight sims? This one’s for you. From the creators of War Thunder, Aces of Thunder puts you in the cockpit of iconic WWII aircraft with interactive controls and realistic physics. You fly legendary planes like the P-51 Mustang or Spitfire across 15 battle maps from Europe to the Pacific. Multiplayer dogfights and solo missions are equally intense, demanding keen reflexes and strategy. Early previews praise its visuals and immersive mechanics. The devs delayed launch to 2025 to refine details and expand content, including future aircraft packs.

Beyond Blue: After the Storm

Release date: January 30, 2025
Developer: E-Line Media, Chaos Theory Games
Publisher: E-Line Media
Platforms: Meta Quest 2 & 3

Swap the stress for sea turtles. Beyond Blue: After the Storm casts you as Mirai, a marine biologist restoring balance after a storm damages an undersea base. You swim through coral reefs, encounter whales, and help ocean life recover using intuitive VR tools. It also includes real-world science videos unlocked as you progress, making it part exploration, part education. Critics love its calming tone, beautiful underwater visuals, and Erika Ishii’s voice work. It’s a short game, but memorable and meaningful.

BlackGate

Release date: Expected late 2025
Developer: VRMonkey & Megaverse
Publisher: Fun Train
Platforms: Meta Quest 2/3, PC VR

Think Among Us meets Dead by Daylight, in zero gravity. BlackGate is a 4v1 multiplayer survival game: four players are engineers on a dark space station, one is a monstrous alien hunting them down. The setting is atmospheric and eerie, with microgravity adding challenge to movement and tactics. Engineers must collaborate to restore power and escape, while the alien evolves new hunting abilities. Community playtests have generated buzz for its tension and teamwork. If developers deliver, it could be the next big VR horror multiplayer hit.

Arken Age

Release date: January 16, 2025
Developer/Publisher: VitruviusVR
Platforms: PC VR, PlayStation VR2

Want to swing a sword in a world that reacts? Arken Age drops you into the Bio-Chasm, a sci-fi/fantasy realm full of corruption and conflict. You’ll battle robotic beasts and corrupted giants with Arkenite weapons, climb ruins, and explore caves. Its combat feels weighty and physical, requiring skillful blocking and striking. Critics loved the vibrant art and smooth mechanics, calling it a benchmark indie RPG for VR. The story may not win awards, but the gameplay and worldbuilding are rich and replayable.

Half-Life: Alyx

Release date: March 23, 2020
Developer/Publisher: Valve Corporation
Platforms: PC VR

Still the gold standard. Half-Life: Alyx set the bar for cinematic VR design. As Alyx Vance, you battle the alien Combine in a dystopian City 17. Everything is interactive: scavenging shelves, reloading guns by hand, and solving puzzles with your multi-tool. Gravity gloves let you grab distant objects, turning combat and exploration into something magical. Its atmosphere and pacing are near perfect, blending horror and action. Even years later, its visuals, storytelling, and modding community keep it a must-play.

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

Release date: January 23, 2020
Developer/Publisher: Skydance Interactive
Platforms: PC VR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest

Zombies with weight. Saints & Sinners drops you in post-apocalyptic New Orleans to scavenge, fight, and survive. The physics-based combat is brutal, you swing axes and stab with real effort. You manage stamina, craft gear, and choose how to deal with survivors. Choices matter, and the story unfolds based on your actions. Post-launch modes like “Meatgrinder” and “Aftershocks” add content and challenge. It’s immersive, brutal, and replayable.

Beat Saber

Release date: May 21, 2019
Developer/Publisher: Beat Games (Meta)
Platforms: PC VR, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest

Still slashing strong. Beat Saber remains VR’s most iconic rhythm game. Swing lightsabers to the beat, dodge obstacles, and master fast-paced tracks from EDM to pop. It’s deceptively simple but endlessly addictive, with a high skill ceiling. Official DLC packs and a vibrant modding scene keep the content fresh. It’s fun, physical, and instantly accessible, making it a staple for newcomers and veterans alike.

Asgard’s Wrath 2

Release date: December 15, 2023
Developer: Sanzaru Games
Publisher: Oculus Studios
Platforms: Meta Quest 2 & 3

Want a full-blown RPG on a standalone headset? Asgard’s Wrath 2 is a massive mythological epic that spans realms and cultures. As a hero chasing Loki, you swap between mortal and god forms to solve puzzles, fight massive beasts, and explore ancient lands. With dozens of hours of content, cinematic cutscenes, and console-tier graphics, it redefines mobile VR’s potential. It’s ambitious and delivers.

Horizon Call of the Mountain

Release date: February 22, 2023
Developer: Guerrilla Games & Firesprite
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation VR2

Not the deepest story, but a jaw-dropper in VR. Call of the Mountain puts you in Horizon’s world as Ryas, climbing cliffs and battling machines with a bow. It’s designed to showcase PS VR2’s visual fidelity, with rich environments and smooth interactions. Climbing and archery are core mechanics, and both feel tactile and rewarding. It’s a short but striking experience that captures what VR blockbusters can look like.

Final thoughts

VR in 2025 is a mix of new highs and enduring classics. From full-scale adventures to bite-sized bursts of rhythm, the platform is maturing fast. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned explorer, these ten titles are your best bet for discovering what virtual reality is really capable of right now.