Best VR Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,523 VR games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. VR game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2024.
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1. Half-Life: Alyx
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx holds the #1 spot for "best VR game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,115 positive reviews and 1,453 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life: Alyx on the Steam Deck.
2. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 269,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260,690 positive reviews and 8,535 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
3. VTOL VR
VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls.
VTOL VR has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,534 positive reviews and 311 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VTOL VR on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2020 |
| Developer | Boundless Dynamics, LLC |
| Publisher | Boundless Dynamics, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 667970 |
4. Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Phasmophobia has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 675,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 648,260 positive reviews and 27,046 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2020 |
| Developer | Kinetic Games |
| Publisher | Kinetic Games |
| Steam App Id | 739630 |
5. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,199 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 10/8/2015 |
| Developer | Steel Crate Games |
| Publisher | Steel Crate Games |
| Steam App Id | 341800 |
6. Blade and Sorcery
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy sandbox with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Blade and Sorcery has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,764 positive reviews and 1,543 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blade and Sorcery on the Steam Deck.
7. Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,501 positive reviews and 598 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades on the Steam Deck.
8. SuchArt: Creative Space
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
SuchArt: Creative Space has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,569 positive reviews and 133 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SuchArt: Creative Space on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/21/2021 |
| Developer | Goose Minded |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1469280 |
9. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Tabletop Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,459 positive reviews and 2,364 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Tabletop Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2015 |
| Developer | Berserk Games |
| Publisher | Berserk Games |
| Steam App Id | 286160 |
10. Soundpad
Play sounds in voice chats in high digital quality. Add sounds or music to your microphone signal so others will hear it, too.
Soundpad has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,540 positive reviews and 2,699 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Soundpad on the Steam Deck.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 263 | 3/23/2020 | 97 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,155 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 8/3/2020 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,965 | 9/18/2020 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 170 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 459 | 12/11/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 4/5/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 1/21/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,309 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,118 | 9/30/2017 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,143 | 5/7/2021 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 608 | 5/21/2019 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 423 | 8/24/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,120 | 11/17/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,744 | 8/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/26/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 835 | 1/26/2017 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 5/28/2019 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). VTOL VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Phasmophobia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Blade and Sorcery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). SuchArt: Creative Space on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 16). Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Soundpad on Steam. Steam Store.