Virtual reality has many uses in medicine, in education, in tourism. But also in games. It allows us to get fully into the title we are playing to live the story in the most realistic way possible and enjoy it as if we were part of it
That's why we've collected some recommended virtual reality games for your PC that you can buy on Steam or Oculus.
You must bear in mind that you need not only the game in question but a compatible device, of course. There are many virtual reality headsets for PC that you can have whether you have decided to invest for the first time as much as if you already had them. Helmets or devices for Oculus Quest 2, HTC Vive, Valve Index ...
Beat Saber
One of the most repeated on any list of the most recommended virtual reality games for PC is Beat Saber. Star Wars-style lightsabers in a VR title that is compatible not only with your computer but also with Sony consoles. What is there to do? We must use the sabers to the rhythm of the music to cut the different figures that go towards us. A mix between Guitar Hero, Fruit Ninja and Star Wars in which we have to cut by levels or according to modes.
We can play alone exercising while dancing with the Beat Saber but it also has a multiplayer mode with friends or strangers from all over the world. In addition, it is compatible with any age because it is easy to learn to play.
You can get it on Steam for less than 30 euros and it is compatible with the main VR headsets such as Valve Index, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality ... Beyond the rhythm game itself, additional content is also for sale for a price of about two euros that allows us to unlock music and levels.
Half-Life: Alyx
The Valve saga has its own virtual reality game that we can buy from Steam with a price of around 30 euros. He tells us what happened in Half-Life and Half-Life 2 playing as Alyx Vance and being the only option to help save humanity. Thanks to virtual reality, they ensure that you can "immerse yourself in deep environmental interactions, puzzle solving, world exploration and visceral combat."
It has been available since March 2020 and is one of the most recommended if you are looking for action and adventure in a virtual reality game. In addition, both the interface and the subtitles are available in Spanish. It is compatible with Valve Index, with HTC Vive, with Oculus Rift or with Windows Mixed Reality.
Doom VFR
The popular game Doom also has its version of virtual reality compatible with Valve Index, HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality. A first person shooter that takes us to face a demonic invasion. You must face an army of demons in continuous combat in which you can physically interact while touring the UAC research facilities in the game.
A game designed for people over 18 years old according to PEGI classification and that requires a large space as a playing area (at least 2 x 1.5 meters according to Steam) It has a price of about 30 euros although you can find it on sale for less than 10 euros if you want to enjoy playing in hell with great realism.
Tetris Effect
If you were a fan of Tetris, this title goes a bit further. Although the mechanics are the same, it adds the appeal of virtual reality to control the pieces. It has up to ten different game modes and several dozen phases in which to play for hours and hours of fun. The mechanics are the same as always and you must place the falling pieces preventing them from reaching the top, although there are other modes available.
The difference with the conventional one is that here we will enjoy the experience to get fully into the game thanks to virtual reality. It is available in Spanish and allows us to play seated (not like others on this list). It is compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift and is suitable for all ages.
The Walking Dead Saints & Sinners
Zombie fans have one of the best virtual reality games available in The Walking Dead Saints & Sinners. Released in early 2020 and not for the faint-hearted, it is compatible with Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift or Windows Mixed Reality. It has a price of about 35 euros in its standard version and we can buy it through Steam. It is available in full Spanish.
The game, as you can guess, takes us to a world of zombies in which you will have to fight the undead in the ruins of New Orleans. Similar to any other title in the saga but with virtual reality to give a much more "real" touch to what happened and to get fully into the plot and history
THE. Noire: The VR Case Files
Using virtual reality you can discover any crime scene to find clues that lead you to solve it. Conspiracies inspired by real cases, plots that really happened and a detective that you will have to become to play this VR title available for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
We go to Los Angeles in the 1940s to put ourselves in the shoes of Detective Cole Phelps and thoroughly inspect the crime scene for clues. You will have to inspect each object or keep them as evidence, but also take notes, document the case, question witnesses or even follow suspects.
The computer game can be purchased on Steam for about 30 euros, although sales are frequent and you can get it in promotion for less than 15.
Pavlov
A multiplayer shooter compatible with Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality. Pavlov VR is a virtual reality shooter available on Steam. A tactical shooter game set in the current era and WWII. It has an offline mode and several different game modes.
The shooting title has a usual price of about 21 euros approximately but can be obtained with a discount on Steam. You can use it individually or through cooperative play or online multiplayer.
Moss
Moss es un juego de aventura, puzzle y acción. No es un shooter como otros de eta lista sino un juego de puzzles para un jugador pensado exclusivamente para realidad virtual y en el que los jugadores serán guiados por la ratona Quill. Ella necesita salvar a su tío y tú debes acompañarla en el camino para poder conseguirlo. Un vínculo entre el jugador y el personaje en el que debéis ser inseparables en un título que parecerá que nos mete de lleno en una película de animación con escenarios espectaculares donde tendremos que ir resolviendo puzzles y caminos.
Es compatible con diferentes visores y podemos usar Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality. Tiene un precio de unos 25 euros aunque con frecuentes promociones que nos permiten conseguirlo por menos de trece euros para Windows. Además de para ordenador, el juego también está disponible para consolas.
Lone echo
For Oculus helmets you can try Lone Echo or the sequel Lone Echo II. A virtual reality game in which you will have to use your hands to move through a zero gravity scenario. To grab, slide or push you in a totally realistic heading where you travel to the rings of Saturn. You will be Jack, an AI with a "last generation synthetic body" who must help Captain Olivia Rhodes solve a mystery. For this, tools of the future or all kinds of problems around you that you will face using the Oculus device.
The game does not need an Internet connection and can be purchased from the Oculus website with a price of around 40 euros. It is available in Spanish and you can also see the trailer and the information of its sequel, with a new Jack and Olivia adventure.
Date update on 2021-07-19. Date published on 2021-07-19. Category: Computer class Author: Oscar olg Fuente: adslzone