Free VR Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,368 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 4/25/2025.
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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 616,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 450,605 positive reviews and 165,706 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 |
| Publishers | |
| 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 238,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,940 positive reviews and 58,112 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 35,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,825 positive reviews and 1,676 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 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,163 positive reviews and 8,531 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 26,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,754 positive reviews and 10,405 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 |
| Franchise | MY.GAMES |
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| Steam App Id | 767560 |
6. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now.
Trackmania has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,932 positive reviews and 3,579 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 Trackmania on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,800 positive reviews and 3,810 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,381 positive reviews and 5,482 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 |
9. 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 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,356 positive reviews and 7,238 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.
10. OyasumiVR - VR Sleeping Utilities
Software that helps you sleep in virtual reality. OyasumiVR detects when you are asleep and automates various tasks and settings to make VR sleeping as comfortable as possible.
OyasumiVR - VR Sleeping Utilities has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free VR games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
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| 33,827 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,031 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,397 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,857 | 8/28/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,138 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 916 | 2/2/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 781 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 534 | 8/2/2013 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 508 | 9/2/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 443 | 9/13/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 383 | 12/24/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 375 | 12/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 331 | 2/12/2013 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 275 | 1/4/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 4/13/2020 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 11/10/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 8/6/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 8/30/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 12/7/2015 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 1/1/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Real Pool 3D - Poolians on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). DCS World Steam Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). Rec Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 22). OyasumiVR - VR Sleeping Utilities on Steam. Steam Store.