So, you’ve decided to buy anOculus QuestorQuest 2and are getting set to plunge into the mystical world of virtual reality. Now you’re wondering which games to buy and what the best ones are to make the most of the headset.
Well, the good news is you’ll find plenty of diversity within the Oculus Quest’s voluminous library of games – whether you like shoot-em-ups, puzzle games, rhythm-action games, action-adventures or sports games that offer something akin to a workout, it contains plenty to suit your tastes.
Oculus Quest 2
A fantastic upgrade to the original Quest, and the improved visuals, features and price make it a must-consider.
That said, there’s a lot of games to choose from, so we’re here to make your life easier by rounding up some of our favourite games for the wire-free VR headsets that are well worth trying out. The games are compatible with both the original Oculus Quest and the newer Quest 2 as well.
Superhot VR
With its stylised concrete and glass settings, and its red, glassy enemies, Superhot VR has an utterly distinctive look. Which matches its equally inimitable gameplay.
Nominally a first-person shooter, in reality, it feels incredibly tactical, thanks to a game mechanic which slows down time – essentially, the enemies are stationary until you move, and the faster you move, the faster they do. So, you end up moving as if performing tai chi, keeping things slow and steady at times before speeding up, while grabbing guns and objects in mid-air and even throwing them to yourself for later use. Original, tactical and thrilling.
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond was a great return to World War 2 for the Medal of Honor franchise and a game we thoroughlyenjoyed on Oculus Rift Swhen it launched.
Now the game is available the Oculus Quest 2 as well. The full single-player campaign, the multiplayer and the historic gallery are all there, so if you feel like you’ve been missing out, now you can jump in.
This is a brilliant revisit to the series and really takes us back to the good old days of the Medal of Honor franchise.
Sniper Elite VR
Sniper Elite VR is a visceral WW2 shooter that takes all the fun and action of the Sniper Elite franchise into the VR world. It’s not your usual wave-based VR shooter, but instead a proper experience, with 18 missions to work your way through and plenty of sniping fun. The classic X-Ray kill-cam plays a big part in this and is somehow more gruesome when viewed through your Quest 2.
This game isn’t quite as polished as the PC based Sniper Elite games, but it’s still a lot of fun with a good mix of both long-range sniping and close-quarters combat. It’s also unforgiving though, so expect to die a lot.
Beat Saber
Beat Saber may be pretty simple, but it’s utterly addictive and superbly satisfying to play, which is one of the reasons it’s one of the most popular Oculus games to play both onOculus Rift Sand Oculus Quest.
Beat Saber is a rhythm-action game, so to keep it flowing, you must hit incoming blocks at the right moment, since they come at you in patterned waves. Easy to grasp, fantastical to behold thanks to futuristic, neon-style visuals, blessed with a top-notch soundtrack and fabulously good fun.
Job Simulator
As VR games go, Job Simulator may be somewhat venerable – but it’s also a classic. On paper, it doesn’t exactly sound wild: as the name suggests, it’s a physics-based simulator which lets you sample various forms of employment, including as a chef, an office skivvy, in a convenience store and more.
As you may have guessed, it’s not exactly serious – to be precise, it’s absolutely hilarious. And quite cathartic, especially if you’ve ever dreamed of throwing a virtual stapler at your real-life boss or creating an unholy mess in the kitchen.
Pistol Whip
This super action game enables you to go pistol-first through a bunch of scenes such as bank heists and android uprisings where you have total freedom to get through it using whatever means possible.
It’s a super use for the Quest controllers – you can shoot, dodge and more, all as you see fit. The game has a pulse-pounding soundtrack from various EDM artists. You can also challenge your skill with your friends and play against others for positions on the world leaderboards.
Space Pirate Trainer
Space Pirate Trainerwas one of our favourite games on the Oculus Rift, so we were pleased to see it available on the Oculus Quest too. If you’re confused by the name, just imagine you’re a pirate in training and that training involves shooting waves of dangerous robots in space.
In principle, its gameplay is just like those early arcade-shooters: it sends waves of bots at you, which you must shoot down while dodging incoming fire or deflecting it with a shield. Simple enough, but surprisingly tactical, and rollicking good fun.
Creed: Rise to Glory
If you’ve ever fancied having a go at boxing without running the risk of any form of injury, then Creed: Rise to Glory should fit the bill magnificently.
It isn’t the only boxing game for the Oculus Quest, but it is the best, boasting various licences for the Rocky and Creed franchises, plus a story mode which sees you work your way up the professional boxing ladder. And it has a great multiplayer element which lets you box human opposition. Great fun and it will help with your fitness as it’s absolutely exhausting when played with determination and Rocky-style grit.
Arizona Sunshine
Arizona Sunshineis another utter classic and a solid VR favourite of ours that’s made it over onto Quest too. The game is a tongue-in-cheek zombie game that takes place in the barren landscapes of a post-apocalyptic America.
It features large environments to explore, 25 different weapons to unload at the zombie horde and the ability to play cooperatively with friends too. If you enjoy it, there’s also follow-up content in the form of Dead Man DLC to add even more playtime.
Star Trek: Bridge Crew
Bridge Crew is another fantastic virtual reality game that was good enough to make it onto our list ofthe best Rift and Rift S gamesmoney can buy. Happily, it’s also available to play on Oculus Quest as well.
If you’ve ever wanted to crew your own Federation vessel, then this is the game to get. It’s also a co-op game, meaning you can team up with your pals and go out on numerous space adventures for fun and frolics across the universe.
