If you’re curious enough to wear a headset, virtual reality is still a place where some of the most interesting and immersive games exist. Thanks largely to the Meta Quest, which remains the most popular VR headset product line in existence, there are lots of fascinating, sometimes extremely active, and compelling games to play. And it’s not just on the Meta Quest, which now has a newer line of upgraded-graphics headsets (the Quest 3 and Quest 3S). The PlayStation VR 2 has a solid number of excellent games, PC VR remains a place with many classics, and even Apple’s Vision Pro has a couple of good ones.
The good news is VR games actually age well. Some of my favorite VR games from years ago are still ones I play regularly. VR’s latest trick has been mixed reality, blending passthrough color camera feeds with VR graphics to make it feel like games are bleeding into your real world. Some of the games on this list dabble in mixed reality, too.
Best VR Games for May 2025
1. Arkham Shadow – The Ultimate VR Batman Experience
If you’ve ever had the urge to be Batman, this is the best VR Batman experience ever made. Arkham Shadow throws you into a beautiful-looking underworld with controls that let you quickly fight, glide with batwings, and use a bunch of tools. It’s been given away free with Quest 3S purchases, but it’s well worth buying on its own, even if you’re not getting it for free.
- Release date: Oct. 21, 2024
- Genre: Adventure
- Developer: Camouflaj
- Platforms: Quest 3S, Quest 3
2. Asgard’s Wrath II – A Visually Rich RPG with First-Person Action
One of the biggest and most visually rich RPGs you can play in VR, Asgard’s Wrath II is also full of first-person action. This Egyptian-themed game, full of gods and beasts, has a mix of puzzles and combat and a lot of secrets to discover. There’s a ton to do, with cinematic worlds and puzzles and a roguelike mode that randomly generates battles in case you somehow finish the dozens-of-hours main story.
- Release date: Dec. 15, 2023
- Genre: RPG/Adventure
- Developer: Sanzaru Games
- Platforms: Quest 2, Quest 3S, Quest 3
3. Gorilla Tag – A Weird Free Social Game that’s Addictive
Don’t ask me, ask my kids. The most popular game in VR for years is this weird free social game that uses your arms to propel you through a bunch of worlds that feel as pixelated as Minecraft. The brilliance of Gorilla Tag is its system of arm-driven movement, but its staying power is in its Minecraft-like social universe.
- Release date: Feb. 12, 2021
- Genre: Action
- Developer: Another Axiom
- Platforms: Quest 2, Quest 3S, Quest 3, Steam, PSVR 2
4. Synth Riders – A Rhythm-Based Music Game for All
Much like Beat Saber, Synth Riders is a rhythm-based music game. Synth Riders is a bit more forgiving, asking you to match hand movements to certain positions rather than swinging a virtual saber. It’s also one of the few big VR games to also live on Apple’s Vision Pro. If you happen to have a Vision Pro and wanted a Beat Saber-like experience, this is your best chance.
- Release date: June 21, 2018
- Genre: Action
- Developer: Kluge Interactive
- Platforms: Quest 2, Quest 3S, Quest 3, Steam, PSVR 2, Vision Pro
5. Puzzling Places – Assembling 3D Puzzles like a Pro
Assembling 3D puzzles is a surprisingly challenging experience, and Puzzling Places lets you slowly assemble 3D scans of real places to create immersive models you can expand and peek your head into. Each puzzle can be set up with different amounts of pieces, ramping difficulty up or down as needed. A mixed-reality mode floats the puzzle pieces in your real-world environment, too.
- Release date: Sept. 2, 2021
- Genre: Puzzle
- Developer: realities.io
- Platforms: Quest 2, Quest 3S, Quest 3, Steam, PSVR 2, Vision Pro
6. Half-Life: Alyx – Still One of the Best VR Experiences
Valve’s long-awaited sequel to its dystopian first-person sci-fi franchise, which debuted right alongside Valve’s Index headset in 2020, is still one of the best things you can play in VR. Set between the events of Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One, Alyx Vance’s story is a gripping and intense experience that’s full of action, exploration, and memorable characters.
- Release date: March 23, 2020
- Genre: First-Person Shooter
- Developer: Valve Corporation
- Platforms: Quest 2, Quest 3S, Quest 3, SteamVR, Index, Vive Cosmos
Conclusion
Virtual reality is still a place where some of the most interesting and immersive games exist. With the Meta Quest, PlayStation VR 2, PC VR, and Apple’s Vision Pro, there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a visually stunning RPG, a rhythm-based music game, or a weird free social experience, there’s something for everyone. So, put on your headset and explore the best VR games of 2025.
