10 Perfect VR Games and Apps for Newcomers

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The holidays have finally arrived and with the VR company offering amazing deals on headsets like goal mission 2 Y htc lives more people than ever are about to experience the magic of virtual reality.

The following are 10 VR games and apps perfect for those launching into VR for the first time. We’ve done our best to include software available on popular VR headsets like Meta Quest 2, PC VR, and PlayStation VR.

Mini golf for a walk

it is not only Mini golf for a walk a great VR sports experience for newcomers, but it’s also one of the highest-rated VR games on the Meta Quest and SteamVR headsets. The expertly designed mini golf experience features realistic mechanics, extensive customization options, and a growing catalog of incredible courses.

You can compete with friends or work on your shooting skills alone as you search for golf balls and unique artifacts scattered throughout each location. As if that wasn’t good enough, developer Mighty Coconut regularly partners with other companies and organizations to offer successful IP-based themed courses, such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, mysticaland Jim Henson Labyrinth.

beat saber

Despite having been launched in 2018, beat saber It remains one of, if not the most popular VR rhythm games currently available on VR headsets. This is largely due to its addictive gameplay, as well as its ever-growing catalog of music from popular artists like Lizzo, Green Day, The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Imagine Dragons, and more.

Just this month, the game received another paid music pack, Rock Mixtape, featuring the music of legendary rock groups like KISS, Nervana, The White Stripes, and more.

High Cosmonious

From creators of work simulator Y vacation simulator comes from High Cosmonious, a light-hearted single-player experience where you take on the role of a strange alien creature attending an equally strange high school on the brink of collapse. Similar to the aforementioned VR games, High Cosmonious tasks you with completing a variety of unique tasks using different alien powers.

The game features a nice blend of comedy, puzzle-solving, and exploration, making it a great choice for those putting on a VR headset for the first time. Don’t let the colorful images and cartoon characters fool you, this is a game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

virtual desktop

One of the most important apps to have on your headphones is virtual desktop. This nifty piece of software allows you to stream your desktop PC to your VR headset wirelessly in real time. You can comfortably surf the Internet, watch movies and TV shows, and play your favorite PC games.

If you have a Meta Quest 2, you can even stream PC VR games and apps directly to your standalone device, cable-free. That said, you’ll still need a VR-ready PC to access more powerful content. Still, this is an awesome app that basically turns your Quest 2 into a hybrid standalone/PC VR headset.

gorilla label

There’s no better way to find your VR legs than a few rounds of gorilla label. This blockbuster indie game has you play the role of a colorful gorilla as you chase your friends through an ever-growing catalog of low-poly environments using only your arms. The game’s unique visual aesthetic and arm-based locomotion mechanics proved a hit with the VR community, propelling it to the top of the charts.

After years in Early Access, gorilla label made its official release on the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro headsets this month, bringing with it a host of new avatar customizations. The game is available free to play on Meta Quest 2 and for $19.99 on SteamVR. The developer also offers a number of in-game cosmetics that you can purchase for an additional price.

VRCchat

No VR Top 10 list would be complete without VRCchat. Released in 2017 on PC VR headsets, VRCchat Since then, it has exploded in popularity to become one of the most trafficked social VR platforms. Available for free on Meta Quest and PC VR, the online social space features countless worlds to explore, most of which are built by the VRCchat community itself.

You can meet up with friends and strangers in virtual hangout spaces, compete in full PvP games, attend live events, participate in educational seminars, work on your dance moves in custom nightclubs with real DJs, and more.

among us VR

The online multiplayer social deduction game is now available in VR and it’s an absolute riot. Available on leading VR headsets, among us VR features everything you know and love from the original game along with new tasks designed from the ground up for motion controls.

If you thought completing tasks while keeping an eye on assassins was stressful in 2D, try having to physically look over your shoulder. Accusing your friends of cold-blooded murder is significantly more entertaining in VR with voice chat and hand gestures. Whether you’re a fan of the original game or just have fun with social gaming in general, you’ll definitely want to give among us VR a shot.

tilt brush

There are plenty of stellar art apps available on the VR headset right now, but nothing quite like it. tilt brush. Powered by Google, this immersive creative experience lets you paint in 3D using a variety of visually stunning brushes. There are even a handful of animated brushes, like a music brush that reacts to sound.

tilt brush it is a single player experience. If you want to paint with friends, I recommend you take a look. multibrush. Created using the open source code of the original game, this multiplayer version allows you to create with other players in real time, and best of all, it costs the same as the original game.

tentacle

tentacle is one of the silliest VR games we’ve played to date. Brought to us by acclaimed virtual reality publisher Devolver Digital, this single player experience sees you play the role of a gigantic beast and help a small island town using your massive tentacles.

The game features over 50 physics-based puzzles to complete using fun tentacle-based physics. There is also a sprawling sandbox environment where you can build huge structures and gadgets. tentacle it’s a fun and effective way to get familiar with VR motion controls.

I hope you die (Serie)

Have you ever dreamed of being a secret agent? Well, now’s your chance. I hope you die is an escape room-style experience that tasks you with solving a variety of deadly puzzles in an effort to stop an evil madman from taking over the world. As an elite secret agent, you will have access to various spy tools, as well as special telekinetic abilities.

The original game features seven covert operations to complete, each with their own unique challenges. I hope you die 2 features new quests to embark on, locations to explore, and characters to meet. The game can even be played sitting down, making it a fun and accessible experience for VR newcomers and veterans alike.