Free VR Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,005 VR games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free VR game rankings were last updated on 11/22/2024.
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1. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
War Thunder holds the #1 spot for "best free VR game on Steam" with a Player Score of 73. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 560,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 408,954 positive reviews and 151,569 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 8/15/2013 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Gaijin Entertainment |
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| Steam App Id | 236390 |
2. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,426 positive reviews and 56,639 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 2/1/2017 |
| Developer | VRChat Inc. |
| Publisher | VRChat Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 438100 |
3. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,588 positive reviews and 1,326 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
4. Fishing Planet
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.
Fishing Planet has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,600 positive reviews and 8,153 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fishing Planet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/28/2017 |
| Developer | Fishing Planet LLC |
| Publisher | Fishing Planet LLC |
| Steam App Id | 380600 |
5. War Robots
War Robots is an online third-person 6v6 PvP shooter—we’re talking dozens of combat robots, hundreds of weapons combinations, and heated clan battles.
War Robots has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,315 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,795 positive reviews and 9,520 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/4/2018 |
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| Steam App Id | 767560 |
6. Real Pool 3D - Poolians
Real Pool 3D (Poolians) is one of the best online pool games. Play against the computer or real players all over the world! It supports 8 different types of pool games and team play mode.
Real Pool 3D - Poolians has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,425 positive reviews and 3,379 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/4/2018 |
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| Steam App Id | 670290 |
7. One-armed robber
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments.
One-armed robber has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,502 positive reviews and 2,496 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play One-armed robber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Rec Room
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.
Rec Room has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,869 positive reviews and 6,511 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Rec Room on the Steam Deck.
9. RaceRoom Racing Experience
RaceRoom is the premier free-to-play racing simulation on PC and home to official race series like DTM, WTCR, the WTCC and ADAC GT Masters. Enter RaceRoom and enter the world of a professional race car driver.
RaceRoom Racing Experience has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,580 positive reviews and 5,575 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RaceRoom Racing Experience on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/12/2013 |
| Developer | KW Studios |
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| Steam App Id | 211500 |
10. DCS World Steam Edition
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
DCS World Steam Edition has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,693 positive reviews and 5,199 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DCS World Steam Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/2/2013 |
| Developer | Eagle Dynamics SA |
| Publisher | Eagle Dynamics SA |
| Steam App Id | 223750 |
More Free VR Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free VR games available on Steam.
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| 89,451 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40,239 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,564 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,513 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,069 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,856 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,510 | 12/15/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 978 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 942 | 2/12/2013 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 937 | 8/2/2013 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 784 | 2/2/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 535 | 8/30/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 450 | 12/24/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 341 | 9/13/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 12/7/2015 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 170 | 4/13/2020 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 159 | 2/10/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 126 | 8/6/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 92 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 4/24/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Real Pool 3D - Poolians on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). One-armed robber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Rec Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). RaceRoom Racing Experience on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). DCS World Steam Edition on Steam. Steam Store.