What are the best PSVR games? PlayStation VR has been going strong for a good while now, and it’s amassed an incredibly impressive selection of software in that time. Of course, with new fans entering the virtual reality realm for the first time every single day, we figured that we’d compile a list of the best PSVR games to date. These are all must have experiences, and they span the headset’s full spectrum of software, from epic blockbusters right the way through to smaller indie adventures.
30. No Heroes Allowed! VR (PS4)
Sony’s most malleable franchise No Heroes Allowed! makes for an entertaining – albeit simplistic – tabletop strategy game. In this cute and colourful tower defence title, your task is to spawn evil minions in order to off gallant heroes who have the gall to impede your nefarious reign. It’s short and fairly straightforward, but it looks and plays great on PSVR.
29. Tiny Trax (PS4)
Brighton-based developer FuturLab knows how to make a great feeling game, and Tiny Trax’s Scalextric-inspired slot racing is no exception. The game sees you seated stationary in the centre of some increasingly complicated tracks, and it’s up to you to follow the direction of your vehicle, as it skids and slides around hairpin bends. A clever drift mechanic adds depth to an otherwise simplistic affair, and while it’s relatively light on content, mastering its courses will require practice and precision.
28. 2MD VR Football (PS4)
Maybe not the most obvious addition, but 2MD VR Football’s arcade quarterback action really works well with PSVR. The throwing mechanic is outrageously accurate, allowing you to hoof Hail Marys downfield like you’re Aaron Rodgers after he’s eaten his Weetabix. The arcade format means that the novelty does have a shelf-life, but the fact that you can even create your own plays makes this a worthy inclusion on our list.
27. Everybody's Golf VR (PS4)
Adapting Clap-Hanz’s accessible click-click-click golf gameplay format for PSVR must have been a challenge, but the Japanese developer passed the test with Everybody’s Golf VR. While there is an adjustment period, playing with a single PS Move wand is unbelievably satisfying. Gorgeous visuals add to the title’s charm, though a relative lack of content means you won’t be hitting the links forever.
26. Until Dawn: Rush of Blood (PS4)
Every console accessory requires a rails shooter, and while there was reasonable concern that Until Dawn: Rush of Blood would undo all of Supermassive Games’ superb work in its narrative driven teen thriller, this is actually an entertaining accompaniment. Set up like a fairground ride, the dual-wielding gunplay is really entertaining, while there are some great set-piece jump scares here that will have your heart racing.
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Comments (77)
Clicked realized there are no good games on vr thanks for the help now I know there is no good games on this novelty
@stizzoned
@stizzoned so you have played them all then I take it? I have VR and have played most of these games and its amazing. All my mates also rate it after they have had a go. There are loads more good games than what are listed here, all offering different and unique experiences. VR is a luxury, but I am so glad I took the plunge.
I have to say that there are 2 missing from the list, that I truly enjoyed...actually 3 with another one that can be downloaded. Until Dawn Rush Of Blood is still one of my favorites! But, Playstation VR Worlds (basically for the shark cage game) is still great! Being able to look around in the cage (any area) and see nothing but a great big world is fantastic! The third...well, probably not the best, but it's fun all the say...Carnival Games VR! Robinson The Journey could also make my list, but the slow running and walking makes it feel sluggish.
I'm sorry Sammy I put a ign post on the wrong site
@pr0d1gy1980 no just was first and I'm too stupid to come up with a meaningful post no I don't have a vr headset never played I do have I nice pair of sunglasses though I got for 5 dollars
@stizzoned
This is the best peripheral I've ever had and I've had a lot.
No room for Wipeout, Firewall or Star Wars though, Sammy?
@hypnotoad I'm still updating it a bit, I published too early by mistake. WipEout's just gone in!
@get2sammyb Good man.
Bit disappointed Polyibus didnt make the list.
Okay, that's updated and expanded a bit now. Obviously we'll be updating this regularly and freshening it up as new games release.
@get2sammyb You do know that's JL and not TS right? You posted it twice, just wanted to make sure.
While I won't go as far as saying there are no good games on PSVR - Rush of Blood is awesome and Batman was interesting and VR Worlds showed what's possible and the free demo was decent enough it's getting it's own game - this list does remind me of the DC movie universe much more so than the Marvel universe. There is some variety - Moss, and Job Simulator - but the overall feeling is dark FPS. Which is fine, VR was made for FP, it just works best that way - but there certainly is a lack of good variety. I know Sony isn't Ntineod but I could use a bit more color. Make that a lot more color. And fun happy joy joy. Maybe a "Wreck-it-Ralph" kart racer. Or the target practice area from Jak 2. Or a Ratchet & Clank arena w/ that lava whip as a weapon. The only time I've ever laughed in PSVR was that interactive rabbit cartoon movie, and the only color was R.I.G.S. and the waaaaay too short Spiderman demo. Spideman was such a tease, they cut it just when it was starting to get good.
I wish they would just port more stuff. I've been to enough amusement parks w/ 3D simulator rides - getting chased by a T-Rex, riding the car in Back to the Future, Spiderman in Universal is awesome. And all of those cheap motion rides in video arcades, mostly minecart roller-coasters but those are fun too. I'm not sure what the limitations are of VR but it could use some more colorful shooting games as well.
I don't regret buying it, but I only put it on every couple of months. I keep waiting for something more to my tastes, hopefully they don't wait until PSVR2 on PS5 for those.
@rjejr Really? I thought there was quite a lot of variety in the list.
Disappointed that Head Master didn't make the cut.
Such a simple and enjoyable game but has surprising depth to it attempting to get 3 stars on each challenge
20 resons vr is already dead. if that is the best then hate to see top 20 worse
@get2sammyb "variety"
Well technically there is, which is why I said "good variety".
Why didn't that 2D game that looked like a cross between Moss and Metroid Prime - Star Child - not make the list? Demo was one of the more colorful games I'd played, but I thought it was too 2D. You also left off Star Trek Bridge Crew, I thought that was one of your favorites, odd not to see it in the top 20.
Basically I wont' be happy until PSVR gets Dead Storm Pirates.
What I’ve learned about VR is that there are those that hate VR and those that have actually tried VR.
@get2sammyb
Solid list. I own everything mentioned. I’d say Sparc should be on the list, but good luck finding a match.
@lacerz "What I’ve learned about VR is that there are those that hate VR and those that have actually tried VR."
Gamers are alarmingly resistant to change. There's always this fear that something new will come along and take away the old, when really history has proven it usually just complements.
But yeah, you're right.
Good list. I might pick up Job Simulator and Batman (this one I wait for discount though). I like Eagle Flight and Raw Data too!
@rjejr
Patience, Starchild isn’t out yet! This and Astrobot should bring some colors!
Great list Sammy. Well, Wipeout should have been no1 but other than that its pretty much spot on!
@KorsaRaph Star Child isn't out yet? But I played that demo so long ago, I thought it came out back then. Thanks for the update.
Yeah, Astrobot looks good. I'm still trying to find out if it has the couch co-op my family enjoyed so much in the first game, but we are all looking forward to that one. But it isn't on the list either.
No DOOM?
@get2sammyb I think a big issue with psvr, or any vr is the price. I would love to experience it, but honestly I can't afford it.
The absence of Polybius casts doubt on the credibility of this list.
@ellsworth004
Check prices during black friday or holidays... bought my PSVR Doom VFR bundle at 230CAD (plus taxes) during Days of Play, without Move controllers. I thought it was a good price!
Updated.
Great list There are a lot of Vr games I really enjoy!
Arghhh. Im really trying to save but you are making astrobot seem irrisistable. I might have to pick it up sooner than planned
Some honorable mentions:
The Last Guardian VR experience
The Lost Bear
Blasters of the Universe
Tumble VR
Eve Valkyrie
Rec Room
Polybius
No heroes Allowed VR
Headmaster
And I Expect You to Die.
Rez was so far ahead of its time. Still love playing that game. Incredible.
I like the look of Eagle Flight, I can't imagine there is much to the game, but it looks relaxing.
Definitely haven't played all of these games, but as someone who has played some of both The Invisible Hours and Moss it is weird to see The Invisible Hours rated higher. Both are good games to be sure, but Moss is one of the highlights of the PSVR and The Invisible Hours feels more like just a good game.
The description for Super Hot says it's in first place, even though you put it in second 😋
Does Beat Saber have a release date for the psvr?
@Heckteck
Beat Saber became available 20-November in the U.S.
@get02sammyb great list and wholeheartedly agree with the number one bit it probably needs updating now to add Tetris Effect.
Further to that Battlezone is a very good game as is Star Trek that are honourable mentions but you probably need to be a Star Trek geek like me to get the most out of the latter.
One game in disappointed not to see is I Expect You To Die which is a great little James Bond puzzle spoof including a fabulous opening credits scene and has lots of great interactions and probably more so than Job Simulator, definitely one game I would highly recommend to anyone
Dated.
Where’s Tetris Effect and Beat Saber?
Beat Saber storms top 3 easily. After Moss the only game my wife ever considered to play in VR. She hates VR. And she can not get enough of that lightsaber swinging madness. Me too.
My arms hurt today because of Beat Saber.
Polybius.... That is all
One game that I haven't seen mentioned (if it has, I apologise) and that is 'Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes', this is a great game and an absolute smash with friends and beer!
No Doom VFR? I've never been a big Doom fan coming out of the 90s, but the PSVR version is satisfying as... hell!
Welcome Beat Saber! Make yourself at home.
Updated with new games!
Really interested in Tetris Effect and Star Trek, but my wallet can only support so much right now. Beat Saber is also super tempting, but I think the fact that it'll probably never support custom tracks on PS4 will kill it for me.
Nice list. Personally, I'd squeeze Dirt Rally onto that list somewhere...
Personal favs of mine in no particular order. Astrobot, Farpoint, Moss, Thumper, Blood and Truth, Wipeout Omega, SuperHot, Falcon Age and Rush of Blood. Still need to play Beat Saber and Tetris Effect. Would throw in games like RE7 and Let it Die but i cant handle VR horror lol.
I just bought one off ebay and it's incredible! I'm also selling it within a week as well because it's just never going to get enough use. It's too insular a form of entertainment when you have a wife and kids and little gaming time. Oh, and the constant plugging in of different leads (and the amount of leads in general) is just a pain.
The games I tried, the best were Moss and Astro Bot which were amazing. The VR Worlds disc is worth a look although I was far too anxious to do more than 20 seconds of the shark cage thing. I tried DriveClub VR and Wipeout and they gave me motion sickness within about 30 seconds. I thought Headmaster was good fun too.
All in all, I'd recommend it but just wouldn't get the time to play it properly.
@Nyne11Tyme Haha, Resident Evil 7...I got about 30 minutes in until i got a chainsaw through the chest and nope'd all the way back to standard flat screen mode!
I really liked Arkham VR (first foray into VR gaming), and have only tried rush of blood and re7 other than that. I liked RoB, but re7 on a standard ps4 looks like crap. It hurt my eyes too much, I only got to the first Jack fight. The constant blur and graphic pop in, shift of in focus to out of focus and back again was just too much, I hear it runs better in a pro but yeah, was a bit much for my eyes, had to play it the regular way which took something away from the experience
@Rob_230 Astro Bot is worth an immediate investment. It was nothing short of a revelation of what VR is and a magical moment in my gaming career that will last in my memory forever.
@invictus4000 absolutely 110% truth
@rjejr Unfortunately, Astrobot doesn't have co-op like the demo did in Playroom VR. It's still a great game though. Like a love letter to the platformers that came before it.
How does Moss only come in 16th!?
@invictus4000 Yeah its a true game changer isnt it. Im not very far yet. But that level which starts on the beach but then you go under water just blew my mind!
I need to dust off the ol headset. Haven't played in a good long while... It hurts my face though what with my glasses being crushed into my face.
I should invest in contacts.
With the glaring omission of Polybius, this list is revealed to be woefully hackneyed and primitive.
Polybius prolongs life. Polybius expands consciousness. Thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains.
@GammaSmasher No co-op is one of the reasons I still haven't' played it. I do check my library every time I'm in there but they have very few PSVR games. Last time I was in there though they did have RDR2 and the new DmC game so they keep getting new games in. Probably in time.
@get2sammyb Wot no Dirt Rally VR? I was expecting it Up there with Astrobot
I really want to try Megaton Rainfall in VR.
@Smudger Wot no Dirt Rally VR?'
I agree. For me, DiRT Rally VR is the best title on PSVR. It's great to see something decent on the system, as opposed to the majority of Indie crap for 12 year olds which seems to prevail.
@Hengist Dirt Rally makes me feel physically sick. It's great for about 5 minutes, then I start feeling really odd - and the effects take up to 24 hours to wear off. It's very odd - I've never had such a reaction to any other VR game before.
@stuzster Sorry to learn that mate, I wish that there was some advice which I could offer. Unfortunately, I can't. Personally, motion sickness has never affected me. I think that the reason why I'm not affected is because starting from the early 80's, I've primarily spent my video time with simulations, in the early days it was namely combat flight sim's. I think that all those 'loop the loops', within a 3D environment, conditioned me against VR motion sickness.
The only VR game that I've ever encountered problems with, which makes me feel uncomfortable, is No Man's Sky VR. The blurriness makes me literally take the headset off after 10 minutes, with the need to rub my eyes. I guess that the blur is just one of those things, which is similar to your motion sickness, in that it affects people on a personal level.
@Hengist Well at least I have no side effects whatsoever playing Astro Bot - which more than makes up for it 😉😉😉
Sairento should be on the list in 2019.
@stuzster
There are titles on this list that should have dropped off a while ago. Suggest you check out PSVR without Parole and Polish Paul on YouTube for a more contemporary outlook.
Where's Concrete Genie @get2sammyb ?
@roe I mean it's only a small mode in that goes. Wouldn't really recommend Concrete Genie as a best PSVR game, although it is awesome!
Great post and helpful for ideas of what to get.
I started playing Astro Bot last night for the first time and am blown away how fantastic the game is it's like Mario come to life.
Think Mario + Redbull + Monster + Prozac = Astrobot.
Now i want a figure , pyjamas and a lampshade and even astrobot underwear .....
I'm currently playing Wolfenstein Cyberpilot which is pretty good. I liked sneaking around as the drone, which was pretty nervewrecking, as you could be taken out pretty easily (I jumped the first time a guard dog lunged at me, lol).
Anyhow, I think Astro Bot & Tetris Effect are the best VR games I played, though I also really liked Moss & that free Call of Duty spaceship thing. Farpoint & Arca's Path are pretty good too.
@AdamNovice
And perhaps I missed it but blood and truth? London heist? Did I miss em?!?!
Very well done
@Imagremlin I have a friend like this. It’s not practical for them given the price and quality big games at the moment.
I do get it. I’m a self proclaimed VR enthusiast and have found a bunch of games I like across PSVR and a Rift
He’s just waiting for Ready Player One level VR.
Which I think is a good 15-20 years away at the least
RE7, Skyrim, Blood and Truth, London Heist, Farpoint, and Moss are among my favorite PSVR titles. Batman was well done just short and very limited.
Most looking forward to Dreams getting its VR legs and RE8 if the rumors are true.
So far my longest session has been in Skyrim. Ended up playing for almost 5hrs straight at one point.
So many more people deserve to enter the world of Astro Bot! It has the biggest 'oh man look at this HOW DO THEY MAKE THIS UP' vibe since Super Mario 64.
... how is Dirt Rally not in here?!? How is Superhot higher than RE7?!?!? I mean.. it's an odd top 30... Tiny Trax over Dirt Rally? REALLY?!? lol - sometimes the mind boggles...
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