With the falling costs of virtual reality (VR) headsets and its growing library of games, there's never been a better time to play VR games. The latter is especially true with the existence of Steam VR, which gives you access to thousands of VR games published on Steam. Steam VR also supports most, if not all, modern VR headsets such as the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
Whether you're new to the genre or looking to check out new titles to play, here are some of the best Steam VR games to play.
Half-life: Alyx
In terms of production value and level of VR immersion, nothing can compete with Half-Life: Alyx. Half-Life: Alyx is one of the best additions to the acclaimed Half-Life series, with an excellent narrative, engaging combat, and most importantly, amazing graphics and physics mechanics.
Beat the saber
It's never redundant to recommend Beat Saber on every VR list we have, simply because it's the game to play on every VR library. Beat Saber is a groundbreaking VR rhythm game where you hack and adrenaline-pumping music, many of which are Beat Saber Originals.
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However, you can also download popular albums, such as Panic! At Disco's and Billie Eilish's.
VR super hot
Superhot is another fan-favorite VR game, simply because of how well it plays when experienced through a headset. In Superhot, enemies, bullets, and other objects only move when you do, making it a very engaging shooter. It's a bit like being part of the matrix.
Please don't touch anything
If you're more into puzzle and escape simulations, Please Don't Touch Anything is arguably the most puzzle to play. The player finds himself in front of a mysterious console, full of buttons and a cryptic message: do not touch anything. There are over 30 unique endings based on your actions.
Five Nights At Freddy's: Help Wanted
Five Nights At Freddy's is already absolute jumpscare terror on screen, so what more could you ask for when experiencing it in VR? Help Wanted is a series of mini-games rather than a full-fledged one-night-to-night story, though it achieves its spooky goal well enough.
Vacation simulator
The Sims are amazing to play on screen, but the immersive experience is truly next level in VR. And if you've played Job Simulation, this award-winning game is made by the same studio. It's a great entry-level game for VR as it showcases most of the device's features like player-world interactions, hand-eye tracking, and more. Vacation Simulator gives you a ton of activities to explore and play, like cooking snowball fights.
For more VR recommendations, take a look at our Best VR Horror Games and Best VR Sports Games on Pro Gaming Guides.
