You’re the Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Elixir
Oculus.com
Immersive graphics.
Creative use of hand tracking controls.
Ideal for new VR gamers.
SideQuest
Not so fun when played with a regular controller.
The game relies heavily on hand tracking, so see to it you play with the motion controllers.
A Virtual Pet in Virtual Reality: Bogo
SideQuest
Bogo is adorable.
Resolution Games
Great for kids or anyone new to VR.
Take care of Bogo and watch him evolve differently depending on what you feed him.
He’s easy to c’mon, loves getting pets, and requires no cleanup.
LiminalVR.com
Fishing From Your Couch: Bait!
Resolution Games
Relaxing fun for all ages.
In-app purchases can add up.
AnneFrank.org
Occasionally tedious, just like real fishing.
What’s more relaxing than fishing?
No boat, fishing rod, or actual bait is required.
GymClassVR.com
For When You’re in a Mood: Liminal
LiminalVR.com
Frequent improvements based on user feedback.
Provide feedback to get coins.
Over 60 VR experiences.
Steam
Must pay to save rotating experiences.
What kind of mood are you in?
Or, rather, what kind of mood do you want to be in?
RecRoom.com
That’s whatLiminalwants to know.
Never Forget: Anne Frank House VR
AnneFrank.org
Beautifully detailed graphics.
Available in multiple languages.
GravitySketch.com
Educational and emotionally engaging.
Few objects are interactive.
Needs a Help menu.
GunRaiders.com
Shoot Hoops With Friends: Gym Class Basketball VR
GymClassVR.com
Realistic physics.
Detailed stats and charts.
Pay to unlock custom add-ons.
moonrider.xyz
Not very exciting to play alone.
There aren’t a ton of free multiplayer Oculus games, butGym Class: Basketballtops the charts.
Compete with friends and strangers in a variety of multiplayer modes or practice your shooting skills in single-player mode.
Metal Gear Meets Cyberpunk: Republique VR
Steam
Lots of gameplay variety.
Older versions had bugs, but they are mostly fixed.
Republique VRis a stealth game from the makers of Metal Gear Solid and Halo.
Make Real Virtual Friends: Rec Room
RecRoom.com
Endless options to express your creativity.
Cross-play with PC, Xbox, Steam, and mobile devices.
User-created games are of varying quality.
Chat is dominated by younger players.
Rec Roomis a social space where you could meet people from all over the world.
Make 3D Models in VR: Gravity Sketch
GravitySketch.com
Massive suite of 3D graphic tools.
Great for professional and learning artists.
Exports to OBJ, FBX or IGES file formats.
Can be overwhelming at first.
Not aimed at casual users.
Gravity Sketchis a graphics suite that lets you design 3D models in virtual reality.
Start off with pre-rendered shapes and use a wide selection of tools to make detailed designs.
The room-scale work environment makes it feel like you’re really sculpting or painting.
Shoot ‘Em Up and Down: Gun Raiders
GunRaiders.com
Worldwide leaderboards.
Custom skins for purchase.
Can be tough at first for new players.
Gun Raidersisn’t just about shooting your way to victory.
There’s also a lot of wall climbing and jetpacking involved.
Join up or face off with friends in multiple modes like Free For All and Team Deathmatch.
Keep an eye on theGun RaidersDiscord channel for updates on upcoming tournaments and events.
You’ve Got the Beat: Moon Rider
moonrider.xyz
Bigger music selection than Beat Saber.
Doesn’t take up space on your machine.
Gets repetitive after a while.
To play, fire up the Oculus web surfing app and enter the URL (https://moonrider.xyz/).
