It’s a new week and we have quite a few highlights that you should be aware of as you add a few more titles to your Vive ecosystem. Housekeeping VR is the biggest standout of the bunch, bringing 80s arcade flair to virtual reality as you completely destroy luxurious apartments with a collection of tools and weapons. Nature Treks goes the complete opposite end of the scale. In it, you journey into one of 8 environments built to elicit an emotional state depending on different colors. Paulo’s Wing is an interesting action title made entirely through Tilt Brush that has you defending heaven’s gates from demons. Lastly, Stolen Steel is a visceral fencing game that is solid in its early stages and could inspire a more fleshed out game built around it’s addictive combat.
In the meantime, if you missed last week, 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 the world of VR.
We also have a top list of the absolute best HTC Vive games — which is updated every few months with the latest and greatest options.
Cut Cut Buffet, from 2BDev
Price: $9.99
Cut Cut Buffet is a sword simulator where you cut your way through the kitchen of an immersive restaurant environment. The game includes 3 game modes with 2 difficulties for each. More content will be added throughout Early Access.
Recommendation: Probably just better to stick with Fruit Ninja VR, although it’s worth keeping an eye on.
Lost in the Ocean VR, from Tunnel Vision Studio
Price: $7.99
In Lost in the Ocean you take on the role of a man shipwrecked on an island and you must manage your vitals to survive. Search for resources to keep yourself alive and also craft tools as you work toward building a raft to escape your prison in paradise.
Recommendation: Pretty solid concept. Grab it if you’re into survival games or even want a bit more from an escape the room style experiences.
Zombie in my city, from SkyKan
Price: $4.19 (Currently Discounted)
This game aims to thrill as it drops you into the middle of a low poly zombie apocalypse. You’ll tackle a handful of game modes and missions as you utilize realistic weapon handling with over 42 items.
Recommendation: Rough around the edges right now, but it’s Early Access. Could improve.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZvcCSq3qFA
Nature Treks VR, from John Carline
Price: $8.49 (Currently Discounted)
Nature Treks is an experience that is making a transition into VR as it was originally intended. Choose from a collection of 8 peaceful environments with over 250 points of interest as you escape the real world. The game is designed to elicit specific emotional responses and states in each area through immersive audio and visuals.
Recommendation: It’s a peaceful and visually impressive escape but not much else.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouFZIgVq-eI
Seabed Prelude, from MythicOwl
Price: $6.39 (Currently Discounted)
Seabed Prelude introduces players to a post-apocalyptic underwater steampunk world where you discover the mystery behind the dwelling through a collection of mini-games and puzzles.
Recommendation: Very interesting idea with some low-production value Bioshock vibes.
FERIT Simulator, from Denis Vajak
Price: Free To Play
This program is an introduction to the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Osijek. You’re able to explore the virtual recreation of their entrance hall and view their promotional video within the space.
Recommendation: Very niche grab, but it’s free. Would probably pass on it, though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey6ETPYLS-M
Nevrosa: Prelude, from GexagonVR
Price: Free To Play
Nevrosa: Prelude is a brooding and tense escape the room experience with room scale functionality. You wake up in a strange place and you’re not sure if it’s reality or a dream, but it’s clear you need to learn more about your surroundings.
Recommendation: A free introduction to a world the developers want to build. Give it a shot.
Skills Hockey VR, from Justin Jimmo
Price: $1.99
In Skills Hockey you’ll be able to test your skills on the ice as you shoot pucks, play goalie, and check your AI opponent. There’s also a street hockey mode with a bit more freedom.
Recommendation: Pass on this one for now. Not a great example of hockey gameplay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RhiD7Lt-CY
Unforgiven VR, from Delirium Studios
Price: $4.99
Unforgiven VR challenges you to become the best duelist in the west. You’re able to train with different challenges before dueling, earning yourself a nickname based on your style of play, and raising up the reward that’s on your head.
Recommendation: Definitely grab it at this price. Has potential to get even better throughout Early Access.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-0vsNkYvyo
Paulo’s Wing, from Angry Array
Price: $14.99
Paulo’s Wing is an interesting title made entirely through Tilt Brush. In it, you play as the last able cherub and you’re tasked with defending heaven’s gate from demons. Use your sword and shield (with different stances) to fight and, over time, unlock powerful abilities to help slay your adversaries.
Recommendation: Very unique in execution. Grab this one on sale when you can, our review is coming soon.
Inception VR, from Inception
Price: Free To Play
Inception VR is an application that takes you to a ton of exotic and exciting locales via 360-degree media. This is ultimately a collection of content from some of the best VR creatives.
Recommendation: A free collection of artistic 360-degree content. Grab it.
Stolen Steel VR, from Impromptu Games
Price: $7.99 (Currently Discounted)
Stolen Steel is a room scale combat game that recreates vicious one-on-one fencing. Steal yourself a blade and take on increasingly stronger AI opponents as your increase your bounty.
Recommendation: Great feeling combat that will hopefully evolve into a grander experience. Grab it.
MixCast VR Studio, from Blueprint Reality Inc.
Price: $9.99
MixCast VR Studio is an attempt to bring simple functionality while streaming or broadcasting your VR gameplay in mixed reality. Can be used with any application or game that has integrated with the MixCast VR SDK.
Recommendation: Developers will eventually be able to get this for free on the Unity store. Otherwise, only purchase if you really know what you’re getting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zknpuERTsuU
Space Fist, from WING VR
Price: $15.29 (Currently Discounted)
In Space Fist, you play as a warrior in a world in which you’re vying to be selected as a champion against forces of evil. Unfortunately, the main character’s sister is trapped within the game by a hacker and you enter alone to save her.
Recommendation: A cool concept with solid gameplay. Grab this one on a sale.
Journey: Benjamin’s Adventures, from
Price: $3.99
Journey: Benjamin’s Adventures is a 3rd person jaunt where you’ll tackle a challenging combination of rhythm gameplay and puzzles. You control the character by hitting one of three drums through the game’s two chapters.
Recommendation: Casual gameplay with a cool input style. Catch this one on a sale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yh13A4Rhh0
CYBER JOLT, from
Price: $0.89 (Currently Discounted)
CYBER JOLT is an 80s inspired endless flight title where you avoid the retro cyber structures and hit markers to raise your score.
Recommendation: Cheap shot at a high score your friends can’t top. Grab it.
Housekeeping VR, from Peach Pie Productions
Price: $10.49 (Currently Discounted)
There are a handful of VR escapist experiences where you can inhabit a virtual home, but what about the cleanup? Housekeeping VR is a physics-based action title where you demolish luxurious apartments with 70s futurist style.
Recommendation: Reckless arcade fun with the heart of classic casual games. Get it if you want some stress relief.
Neon Arena, from Axyos Games
Price: $5.99 (Currently Discounted)
Neon Arena is a top-down, twin-stick shooter with a futuristic aesthetic. Taking place in 2243, World War 3 has dividing the world into factions and every conflict is resolved within the arena.
Recommendation: Casual fun with VR as a loosely supplemental feature. Not a bad grab at the price.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-XPnufZ9HY
Under a Desert Sun, from TotalGearGames
Price: $0.99
As it stands, Under a Desert Sun is just a wave shooter proof of concept that will unfold into a full game. You’re tasked with returning a magical artifact before Nazi’s get their hands on it.
Recommendation: A bit too early to call as is. Keep an eye on it.
