Virtual reality continues to bring exciting experiences to gamers willing to foot the (increasingly lower) price of owning VR equipment. Whether you're playing today’s top ranked games or looking forward to the upcoming VR games, here’s a look at the top VR games right now and the unreleased ones players are most excited for.

Best Current VR Games

These games are already out and proving to be fan favorites across platforms with high ratings:

• Half-Life: Alyx: Often called the gold standard in VR, this game offers a great story, especially if you are a Half-Life fan and played the previous non-VR games. This is also the perfect game to play before the release of Half-Life.
• Resident Evil 4 VR: The remake of Capcom’s survival horror classic is terrifying in VR. Every encounter feels great as zombies lunge onto you (if you enjoy that), and aiming down the sights with motion controllers makes combat tense and satisfying. The game keeps its original charm but adds the intensity of being inside the horror itself.
• Superhot VR: A slow-motion shooter-puzzle hybrid where time only moves when you move. It’s entirely fresh and endlessly replayable. If you enjoyed the original Superhot on release, you will surely enjoy this one!
• Walkabout Mini Golf: Are you a golf fan? A mini-golf fan?! This is a surprisingly deep virtual mini-golf game that’s fun, relaxing, and perfect for casual or competitive play.
• No Man’s Sky VR: While No Man’s Sky was clowned on and pummelled by bad reviews on release, its developers proved more than capable of turning it around and making it into one of the most enjoyable games after years of development. With VR, No Man’s Sky becomes even more immersive, offering everything No Man’s Sky has to offer up close.
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR: Bethesda’s legendary RPG comes alive in VR (yet another skyrim release), giving players the chance to fully step into the world of Tamriel. From exploring snowy mountains to battling dragons with motion-controlled weapons and spells, Skyrim VR feels like a dream come true for fans of fantasy worlds. The game offers hundreds of hours of exploration and quests, making it one of the most content-rich VR experiences available. And yes, you CAN use mods too!
• VRChat: One of the most popular social VR platforms, VRChat lets players create avatars, design worlds, and hang out in community-made spaces. It has become a hub for creativity, roleplay, and socializing, making it more than just a game, it’s a social universe. VRChat is also where you can experience popular games made into (albeit somewhat scuffed) VRChat versions, capable of offering many hours of entertainment.
• Arken Age: This sci-fi adventure has to be one of the most visually stunning VR experiences to date. Players become an explorer in a galaxy full of alien worlds, dungeons, and weird, sometimes dangerous creatures. The gameplay mixes open-world exploration with combat and puzzle-solving. The promise of combining narrative depth with the sense of scale only VR equipment can deliver.

Other standout pick-up-and-play favorites include: The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and Blood and Truth, each offering something unique, from open-world exploration to heart-pounding combat. These titles highlight just how wide and rich VR gaming has become.

Most Anticipated Upcoming VR Games

Below are exciting VR games expected to release in 2025. These upcoming titles hint at new genres, better immersion, and innovative game designs.

• Aces of Thunder: If you’ve ever dreamed of flying authentic World War II fighter planes, Aces of Thunder aims to make that dream a reality. Built with realistic flight physics, players will pilot iconic aircraft like the Spitfire and Messerschmitt in dogfights high above the clouds. The cockpit views are fully interactive so you’ll flip real switches, monitor gauges, and physically handle the throttle and stick. Is it as good as flying a real plane? Almost!
• Slender: The Arrival VR: Remember when the Slender Man was one of the most popular games? Alright, that was a while back… However, Slender Man remains one of gaming’s most chilling figures, and in VR, his legend will reach new levels of terror. The Arrival VR places players in dark forests, abandoned houses, and desolate fields, armed with little more than a flashlight.
• Wanderer: Fragments of Fate: This narrative-driven adventure blends time travel with puzzles and exploration. Players jump travel different eras, ancient civilizations, the industrial revolution, and even future dystopias that didn’t happen yet! Each timeline has unique tools and gameplay mechanics you will need to learn and get used to, from primitive gear to futuristic tech. As usual, the VR elevates the immersion, letting players physically handle objects, solve hands-on puzzles, and feel like they’re walking through history (a bit like an escape room IRL). Its mix of storytelling and interactivity has drawn comparisons to Half-Life: Alyx, many gamers praising the developers.
• ForeFront: A multiplayer tactical shooter designed specifically for VR. ForeFront stands out because of its destructible environments similar to Battlefield, walls crumble, floors collapse, and cover doesn’t last forever. This forces players to constantly adapt strategies during firefights. Combined with realistic weapon handling and squad-based combat, ForeFront is shaping up to be one of the most competitive VR shooters to date.
• The Mighty Eighth VR: If you are excited for Aces of Thunder, then this one might be another one to put on your list. This ambitious sim puts players inside a B-17 bomber during World War II. But instead of just being the pilot, you’ll actually take on crew roles like gunner, bombardier, or engineer. The game shines in multiplayer co-op, where each player must manage their station for the bomber to survive missions. Dogfights, emergency repairs, and teamwork will all be part of the experience, offering a great experience for a group of friends.

VR’s Future is Looking Really Good!

• Variety of Experiences: You got stealth games, puzzle focused ones, horror and even strategy. And, believe it or not, the D&D experience is fun in VR too! Lots of board games to play these days.
  
• Creative Gameplay: Titles like Elsewhere Electric and Beyond Sandbox showcase how unique the VR mechanics are and offer a whole new experience.
  
• Social Play: As seen in VRChat and All on Board!, VR is becoming more social and it might just be how we are going to play board games in the future too.
  
• Immersion Level Rising: With platforms like PSVR 2, Meta Quest 3 (Quest 2 is still good as well), developers are pushing visual and physical immersion further than ever.