Hold on to your hats; there’s a lot of great VR content to get through this week, with big releases from some of the industry’s leading developers.
If you missed the previous entry of this list you can see those new releases here. And don’t forget that UploadVR has a Steam community group, complete with a curated list of recommendations so that you don’t have to waste any money finding out what’s good in VR.
Plus — check out our list of the best Oculus Rift games and best Gear VR games for more suggestions!
The Big Releases
The Gallery – Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone
Price: $29.99 (Rift)
The Gallery finally returns with its second episode. Resume the hunt for your sister, Elsie, as you travel to an entirely new world and learn the past of the villainous Sebastian. Meet strange creatures and solve intuitive puzzles as you search for answers that started all the way back at the launch of the HTC Vive.
Recommendation: Absolutely pick this up. We loved it.
Skyworld, from Vertigo Games
Price: $39.99 (Rift, currently discounted)
The developers of Arizona Sunshine return with an entirely new game. Skyworld is a blend or real and turn-based strategy set in a tabletop world. Command units in toy-themed wars using your motion controllers. A full single-player campaign is bolstered by expansive online options, too.
Recommendation: Our review’s not ready just yet, but it’s looking promising.
The Talos Principle VR, from Croteam
Price: $39.99 (Rift)
The Serious Sam studio releases its fourth (!) VR game in this VR port of its popular puzzler. Awaken in a mysterious garden and set about solving vrious trials at the request of a mysterious figure claiming to be your creator. The game features full support for VR motion controllers and DLC is included too.
Recommendation: We haven’t reviewed it yet but given the developer’s pedigree and reception to the original game, it’s looking good.
Overturn, from StudioHG
Price: $29.99 (Rift, currently discounted)
This is a cyberpunk shooter that mixes intense action with some puzzling elements. You find yourself in a laboratory with no memory of who you are and how you got there, but it’s up to you to get out and maybe even find others like you. It looks like it could be a lot of fun.
Recommendation: Certainly the best pick for shooter fans this week.
Organ Quarter, from Outer Brain Studios
Price: $24.99 (Rift, currently discounted)
A promising new horror game inspired by the likes of Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Explore a seemingly abandoned urban environment and take on horrific enemies with limited ammo. There’s puzzle elements too, and a story that promises to leave a mark this Halloween.
Recommendation: The pick of the week for VR horror games.
Taphouse VR, from Catland
Price: Free
The early access release of a new type of VR game in which you play as a bartender. Mix and match drinks to look like a pro, but make sure you don’t get orders wrong and make customers unhappy.
Recommendation: Looks like some harmless VR fun.
Also Available
Travel VR
Luna
Apex
vSpatial
Royal Wedding Dresses
The Villa: Alison’s Diary
AMC VR
VRMakingSense
Shadows in the Darkness
Combat Instinct
Reaching for Petals: VR Edition
SweeperVR
The Trace
Bit Storm VR: First Loop
Until None Remain: Battle Royale VR
VR Hockey League
Bike Rush
