Best VR Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,658 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 7/24/2024.
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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.
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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 89,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,403 positive reviews and 1,507 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.
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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 277,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 269,055 positive reviews and 8,721 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
Release Date | 1/23/2018 |
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.
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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 16,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,320 positive reviews and 320 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.
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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 693,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 665,250 positive reviews and 28,064 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!
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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 13,757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,454 positive reviews and 303 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
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 with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
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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 51,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,071 positive reviews and 1,646 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 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.
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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 20,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,840 positive reviews and 603 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!
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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 6,793 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,657 positive reviews and 136 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!
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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 63,075 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,657 positive reviews and 2,418 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
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.
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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 71,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,147 positive reviews and 2,818 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 | ||||
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346 | 3/23/2020 | 97 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | ||
4,254 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
581 | 8/3/2020 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
13,663 | 9/18/2020 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | ||
191 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,338 | 6/17/2024 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
279 | 4/5/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
49 | 1/21/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
6,065 | 6/5/2015 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
12,576 | 9/30/2017 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
42 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
917 | 5/6/2021 | 94 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | ||
621 | 5/21/2019 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
336 | 8/24/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,810 | 11/17/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,471 | 8/11/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
2 | 3/26/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
830 | 1/23/2017 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | ||
54 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
52 | 5/28/2019 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Half-Life: Alyx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). VTOL VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Phasmophobia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Blade and Sorcery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 27). Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). SuchArt: Creative Space on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). Tabletop Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 22). Soundpad on Steam. Steam Store.