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What are the best PSVR2 games? Sony’s newest virtual reality headset first launched on 22nd February, 2023 alongside a veritable avalanche of games. The device, which builds on the success of its PS4 predecessor, includes a suite of innovations – including built-in haptic feedback, a 4K HDR OLED screen, and an inside-out tracking solution, which allows the new PSVR2 Sense Controllers to be tracked with precision whichever direction you’re looking in.

An accessory is only as good as its games, however, and PSVR2 has already amassed a pretty extensive library, spanning an impressive array of genres and ideas. Horizon Call of the Mountain – its flagship launch title, developed by Guerrilla in collaboration with Firesprite – takes the series in a different direction, pitching you as an expert climber who must reach some of the series’ most impressive peaks. But it’s flanked by a handful of other noteworthy AAA updates, including Resident Evil Village and Gran Turismo 7.

PSVR2 also plays host to the best versions of some of its predecessor’s must-play games, including a completely remastered The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and flawless versions of rhythm action games, Pistol Whip and Synth Riders. With such impressive variety, and so many awesome releases to select from, you may be wondering where to start. And that’s where our ever-evolving list of best PSVR2 games comes in, with each release ranked and rated by you.

If you disagree with the order, or think a particular game is missing, then you have the unique opportunity to do something about it. Directly below, you’ll find a search bar, which will allow you to browse our games database and submit ratings for your favourite PSVR2 titles. This means the page will shift and adapt over time, best representing the views of you, our engaged PlayStation community.

Please note that a game will need to have at least 25 ratings before it appears on this list, just to keep things consistent and fair. Therefore, if your personal favourite PSVR2 title is missing, it may be because it needs a little more love.

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Without further ado, then, let’s dig into our list of best PSVR2 games – as voted for by you!

15. Thumper (PS5)

Thumper (PS5)
Thumper (PS5)
Publisher: Drool / Developer: Drool
Release Date: 22nd Feb 2023 (USA) / 22nd Feb 2023 (UK/EU)

One of the stars of the original PSVR’s launch lineup, time has not dulled Thumper’s rhythm violence. Playing as a space beetle careening down a tunnel, PSVR2’s improved visual fidelity and haptic feedback has meaningfully enhanced this contemporary classic. While it can also be played on a standard television screen, virtual reality is transformative for this title, embedding you in its otherworldly environments in a way no traditional 4K panel can.

14. The Light Brigade (PS5)

The Light Brigade (PS5)
The Light Brigade (PS5)
Publisher: Funktronic Labs / Developer: Funktronic Labs
Release Date: 22nd Feb 2023 (USA) / 22nd Feb 2023 (UK/EU)

Roguelikes may be dime a dozen, but they’re less commonplace in virtual reality. The Light Brigade proves that the format can work with PSVR2 to excellent effect, and while it does little to reinvent the genre’s well-worn wheel, it instead focuses on executing all of its ideas to an exemplary standard. The result is an almost immaculate shooter, with stunning gameplay and an outstanding reward loop.

13. Rez Infinite (PS5)

Rez Infinite (PS5)
Rez Infinite (PS5)
Publisher: Enhance Games / Developer: Enhance Games
Release Date: 22nd Feb 2023 (USA) / 22nd Feb 2023 (UK/EU)

A game that needs no introduction: transcendent rails shooter Rez has been stirring emotions since it first released on the PS2 and Dreamcast in 2001. Upgraded to take advantage of PSVR2, the release’s crystal clear 4K visuals sing on Sony’s new hardware, and the added haptic feedback helps creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi get closer to his goal of true synaesthesia. You can complete the game without virtual reality, but experiencing it inside PS5’s headset is comfortably the optimal way to play.

12. Demeo (PS5)

Demeo (PS5)
Demeo (PS5)
Publisher: Resolution Games / Developer: Resolution Games
Release Date: 22nd Feb 2023 (USA) / 22nd Feb 2023 (UK/EU)

While we’ve got a lot of time for the intensive virtual reality titles that put you in extraordinary situations, sometimes the stationary experiences are among the best. Demeo succeeds by blending traditional tabletop gameplay with fantastical environments, resulting in the most expressive and immersive board game you can play. The execution is exemplary, and with an impressively active and welcoming community, you could easily lose hundreds of hours to this thought-provoking release.

11. Horizon Call of the Mountain (PS5)

Horizon Call of the Mountain (PS5)
Horizon Call of the Mountain (PS5)
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Developer: Guerrilla Games
Release Date: 22nd Feb 2023 (USA) / 22nd Feb 2023 (UK/EU)

The headline PSVR2 launch title, Horizon Call of the Mountain is a completely new entry in Guerrilla’s imaginative post-apocalyptic universe. While the story can be difficult to follow, the gameplay – which revolves around high-rise platforming – is expertly executed, making you feel like an elite climber in an often hostile world. Beautiful, sprawling vistas and a genuinely jaw-dropping sense of scale combine for an action packed thrill ride that explores the rich potential of Sony’s new headset.