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Beatsaber released into early access in 2018. Half Life Alyx released in 2020. What other good VR games have come out in the last few years?

mellosouls 3y ago
Thrill of the Fight Pistol Whip Audio Trip Les Mills Body Combat In Death Unchained Racket NX Ragnarok Walkabout Mini Golf : A few off the top of my head...
- smellyshaft1 3y ago
  Racket NX is great. They definitely need a sequel.
ekianjo 3y ago
Probably a few more but nowhere near as high profile as those two.
kipchak 3y ago
I've heard good things about Vertigo 2 and VTOL VR. Gorilla Tag was popular for a bit also, and Contractors has some fun basically total conversion mods recently, like a TF2 and Battlefront 2 gamemode. Into the Radius is nearing it's end of development as well. A couple others I've had fun with are are Dragon Fist, Until you Fall, Ragnarock and the Pixel Ripped games.
jabroni_salad 3y ago
I really enjoyed "I expect you to die", a series of escape challenges themed after spy movie sequences. In terms of gameplay I don't think it's that much different than other tech demo-ey VR games, it's just that the theme and writing are extremely good.
- SlackingOff123 3y ago
  I really enjoyed that game too. There's a sequel for it and it's just as good. I also liked A fisherman's tale a lot. It's a really well made vr game.
cantbudgeit 3y ago
The only VR game that has had staying power among my friends is VTOL VR. VTOL is a combat flight sim based around near future jets and helicopters. This is where I see the greatest growth potential in VR, in simulators and stationary immersive experiences. Walking around is cumbersome and aiming with physical controllers doesn't feel as clean as M&K, but sitting in a cockpit and pushing buttons while the world flies around you at mach 2 feels amazing.
- smohare 3y ago
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- Arrath 3y ago
  VTOL VR is the best flight sim out there, imo.
asynchronous 3y ago
As a VR enthusiast nothing has come close to the experience of Half Life Alyx (except maybe PavlovVR). Luckily it’s had a prolific modding scene to keep me going but really we need more like it.
capableweb 3y ago
As a simulator nerd, the best experiences I've had has been with Microsoft Flight Simulator and various racing simulators (like Assetto Corsa). The experiences are so much better than I really don't play them anymore unless I use the VR headset together with the flight/driving controls as the experience is so different.
bitwize 3y ago
If you haven't yet experienced Rez Infinite, you owe it to yourself to do so.
isleyaardvark 3y ago
Star Wars Squadrons. Sometimes I just go into the Training mode and just look around the cockpits.
kirse 3y ago
DiRT Rally 1 / 2. I started with controller and moved to a projector & wheel for my setup, but after years of practice the sim was good enough that I eventually bought a rally car, assembled a rally team, and placed runner up to the eventual class national champion in a full stage rally my rookie year. One of my favorite memories was having an "off" that debeaded and blew out a tire. While driving up to 60mph on the rim to finish the stage I thought "wow the sim was really spot on with this experience" I sold the car after getting my ARA "pro" license though, they don't simulate how you have to light dollar bills on fire to fund your hobby, nor the very real risks of serious injury or death.
- pjriot 3y ago
  Had to jump on to my desktop and log in to hn to say thanks for this comment! Its (very subjectively) one of the coolest comments I've ever read on this site. I've often fantasized about doing something very similar. Spending tons of time in DiRT or Assetto Corsa and trying to use that in the real world. I've never actually succeeded but I feel like you've saved me from wondering "what if" too much. I'm still deeply jealous and seriously impressed by what you've done. Congrats!
  - andrepd 3y ago
    Same. Hobbyist sim racer but never stepped foot in a racing track. Far too expensive for me right now :)
  - kirse 3y ago
    Had to jump on to my desktop and log in to hn to say thanks for this comment!... impressed by what you've done Ha thanks, I have to say when I reflect on the experience it was about 10% "me" and 90% "others and the team". After towing the car home on faith that I would figure out the rest (my car maintenance experience was roughly changing tires and checking oil), I reconnected with a mentor who had decades of stage rally experience. He ultimately invested tons of his time and effort into short-cutting me through many lessons and gotchas, even helping me rebuild the motor when it blew up before my 1st scheduled event. After awhile I called our rally team "God's Grace Rally Team" because the way it so quickly came together and succeeded so well in light of the many overcome issues was really a spiritual experience. But yes, it can be done. Take that step of faith... reach out and ask for help too!
VikingCoder 3y ago
Not a game, but... "Welcome to Lightfields" from Google - just blows my mind.
pixelatedindex 3y ago
Surprised nobody has mentioned Gran Turismo with a sim racing setup (actual wheel, pedals and seats) in VR is astounding. Probably my favorite setup.
cwkoss 3y ago
the last clockwinder is neat
archi42 3y ago
I liked the 2017 Rick and Morty game. It's rather short, iirc about two hours. We often used to hang out at my old place with a few friends (often the first days of the year, but also some weekends), playing boardgames, cooking together and taking it slow. We played the game on two or three of these occasions and having one person do a full play through with the others watching/commenting on the TV worked incredibly well. Plus, spectators don't need to focus on the game. I think one time we did two play throughs back to back (different players, and I think the second one wasn't there for the first round). Though the living room at that place was huge and allowed for a 3x4m arena with only minor inconveniences. And of course if people loath R&M it's less funny I'm afraid (but still a very nice VR puzzler!).
Kerbonut 3y ago
No Man’s Sky had a VR update and I much prefer the game in VR to regular. It’s like a completely different game in VR and I am play it wildly different from keyboard and mouse.

mellosouls 3y ago

Thrill of the Fight Pistol Whip Audio Trip Les Mills Body Combat In Death Unchained Racket NX Ragnarok Walkabout Mini Golf : A few off the top of my head...

smellyshaft1 3y ago
Racket NX is great. They definitely need a sequel.

ekianjo 3y ago

Probably a few more but nowhere near as high profile as those two.

kipchak 3y ago

I've heard good things about Vertigo 2 and VTOL VR. Gorilla Tag was popular for a bit also, and Contractors has some fun basically total conversion mods recently, like a TF2 and Battlefront 2 gamemode. Into the Radius is nearing it's end of development as well. A couple others I've had fun with are are Dragon Fist, Until you Fall, Ragnarock and the Pixel Ripped games.

jabroni_salad 3y ago

I really enjoyed "I expect you to die", a series of escape challenges themed after spy movie sequences. In terms of gameplay I don't think it's that much different than other tech demo-ey VR games, it's just that the theme and writing are extremely good.

SlackingOff123 3y ago
I really enjoyed that game too. There's a sequel for it and it's just as good. I also liked A fisherman's tale a lot. It's a really well made vr game.

cantbudgeit 3y ago

The only VR game that has had staying power among my friends is VTOL VR. VTOL is a combat flight sim based around near future jets and helicopters. This is where I see the greatest growth potential in VR, in simulators and stationary immersive experiences. Walking around is cumbersome and aiming with physical controllers doesn't feel as clean as M&K, but sitting in a cockpit and pushing buttons while the world flies around you at mach 2 feels amazing.

smohare 3y ago
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Arrath 3y ago
VTOL VR is the best flight sim out there, imo.

asynchronous 3y ago

As a VR enthusiast nothing has come close to the experience of Half Life Alyx (except maybe PavlovVR). Luckily it’s had a prolific modding scene to keep me going but really we need more like it.

capableweb 3y ago

As a simulator nerd, the best experiences I've had has been with Microsoft Flight Simulator and various racing simulators (like Assetto Corsa). The experiences are so much better than I really don't play them anymore unless I use the VR headset together with the flight/driving controls as the experience is so different.

bitwize 3y ago

If you haven't yet experienced Rez Infinite, you owe it to yourself to do so.

isleyaardvark 3y ago

Star Wars Squadrons. Sometimes I just go into the Training mode and just look around the cockpits.

kirse 3y ago

DiRT Rally 1 / 2. I started with controller and moved to a projector & wheel for my setup, but after years of practice the sim was good enough that I eventually bought a rally car, assembled a rally team, and placed runner up to the eventual class national champion in a full stage rally my rookie year. One of my favorite memories was having an "off" that debeaded and blew out a tire. While driving up to 60mph on the rim to finish the stage I thought "wow the sim was really spot on with this experience" I sold the car after getting my ARA "pro" license though, they don't simulate how you have to light dollar bills on fire to fund your hobby, nor the very real risks of serious injury or death.

pjriot 3y ago
Had to jump on to my desktop and log in to hn to say thanks for this comment! Its (very subjectively) one of the coolest comments I've ever read on this site. I've often fantasized about doing something very similar. Spending tons of time in DiRT or Assetto Corsa and trying to use that in the real world. I've never actually succeeded but I feel like you've saved me from wondering "what if" too much. I'm still deeply jealous and seriously impressed by what you've done. Congrats!
- andrepd 3y ago
  Same. Hobbyist sim racer but never stepped foot in a racing track. Far too expensive for me right now :)
- kirse 3y ago
  Had to jump on to my desktop and log in to hn to say thanks for this comment!... impressed by what you've done Ha thanks, I have to say when I reflect on the experience it was about 10% "me" and 90% "others and the team". After towing the car home on faith that I would figure out the rest (my car maintenance experience was roughly changing tires and checking oil), I reconnected with a mentor who had decades of stage rally experience. He ultimately invested tons of his time and effort into short-cutting me through many lessons and gotchas, even helping me rebuild the motor when it blew up before my 1st scheduled event. After awhile I called our rally team "God's Grace Rally Team" because the way it so quickly came together and succeeded so well in light of the many overcome issues was really a spiritual experience. But yes, it can be done. Take that step of faith... reach out and ask for help too!

VikingCoder 3y ago

Not a game, but... "Welcome to Lightfields" from Google - just blows my mind.

pixelatedindex 3y ago

Surprised nobody has mentioned Gran Turismo with a sim racing setup (actual wheel, pedals and seats) in VR is astounding. Probably my favorite setup.

cwkoss 3y ago

the last clockwinder is neat

archi42 3y ago

I liked the 2017 Rick and Morty game. It's rather short, iirc about two hours. We often used to hang out at my old place with a few friends (often the first days of the year, but also some weekends), playing boardgames, cooking together and taking it slow. We played the game on two or three of these occasions and having one person do a full play through with the others watching/commenting on the TV worked incredibly well. Plus, spectators don't need to focus on the game. I think one time we did two play throughs back to back (different players, and I think the second one wasn't there for the first round). Though the living room at that place was huge and allowed for a 3x4m arena with only minor inconveniences. And of course if people loath R&M it's less funny I'm afraid (but still a very nice VR puzzler!).

Kerbonut 3y ago

No Man’s Sky had a VR update and I much prefer the game in VR to regular. It’s like a completely different game in VR and I am play it wildly different from keyboard and mouse.