- #1 Gem Hunter
97% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: FoxLeap
Windows
A story-driven action platformer for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Fly your Hovercraft on a quest to recover the Fox King's lost Diamonds and defeat the three Witches! Mine gems, battle creatures, solve mysteries, uncover secrets, build your ship, and speedrun for monthly Leaderboard giveaways!
Why similar: VR 37.5%, Adventure 23%, Action 22.8%, Indie 16.7%
- #2 SVRVIVE: The Deus Helix
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 94 reviews2016
Dev: Antler Interactive
Windows
A challenging mystery adventure game, ranked as one of the best HTC Vive games of 2017 (PC Advisor). With every mission comes entirely new worlds and puzzles. The story takes you through one of the longest VR games to date.
Why similar: VR 48.1%, Adventure 30.8%, Indie 21.1%
- #3 Orb Labs, Inc.
96% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2018
Dev: Next Friday Interactive
Windows
In this room-scale VR action-puzzle stealth game, infiltrate a mysterious company's secret underground lab protected by deadly laser systems. Throw "orbs" to move, hide, defend, attack and survive!
Why similar: VR 31%, Adventure 19.3%, Action 18.2%, Stealth 17.5%, Indie 14%
- #4 Devil and the Fairy
95% matchMixed65% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: HandyGames
Windows
Experience this ultimate virtual reality dungeon defense adventure!
Why similar: VR 35.3%, Strategy 32.3%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 13.6%
- #5 Lop Nor Zombie VR (HTC Vive)
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: 哈视奇科技
Windows
In a west lab of Lop Nor, staff were infected by virus and become to Zombies. Soldier 9527 discovered the threaten and entered the town to investigate what happened in the town. You have to survive by killing all the zombies you met.
Why similar: VR 59.6%, Adventure 20.3%, Action 20.1%
- #6 Candy Kingdom VR
94% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2016
Dev: Gameplay Studio VR
Windows
Candy Kingdom is a wonderful VR candy shooting game! The kingdom needs a new king! Will you be the new king?
Why similar: VR 51.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Action 16.7%, Indie 12.8%
- #7 Beyond the City VR
93% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: 成都小微云联 LittleV
Windows
Beyond the City VR is a Tower Defense game in VR environment. Come to play as a warrior/commander (2 roles in 1 player) to beat the invaders, exploring the different strategy and static to flight against the enemies, till the last victory. Update to V0.4 @ 2017.04.24
Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, VR 31.9%, Action 18.5%, Indie 14.2%
- #8 The Cavern
92% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Space Paw Studios
Windows
The Cavern is a puzzle-adventure game designed exclusively for room-scale VR. Solve puzzles, piece together stories and venture deeper into the darkness in search of one of the greatest lost treasures of our time.
Why similar: VR 33.1%, Strategy 20.8%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 13.6%, Action 12.5%
- #9 Gus Track Adventures VR
91% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: maxlvlgames
Windows
Gus Track Adventures VR is a game for all kinds of players, It features a character, Gus, that is on a tracking adventure, trying to figure out what is corrupting the world, smashing everything that comes to him and dodging enemy attacks. Explore many worlds and try to reach the top score on all levels.
Why similar: VR 38.3%, Adventure 23.5%, Action 21.1%, Indie 17.1%
- #10 VR Amazing Files: Horror Hospital
91% matchMixed42% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: weyha.com
Windows
Your task is to investigate an abandoned hospital and find the missing research notes. The note may help us find the No. 0 patient, who is the key person of making serum. Good luck,investigator !
Why similar: VR 65.9%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 14%
- #11 Dimensional
90% matchVery Positive81% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Brett JacksonPub: Head Start Design
Windows
A first-person, narrative-driven puzzle game. Dimensional throws you into dangerous chambers to save an alien race. This is not a passive experience. You'll have to feel and act as though you're really there - standing, moving around, manipulating objects and reacting to dangers.
Why similar: VR 55.4%, Adventure 18.3%, Action 14.6%, Indie 11.7%
- #12 Alchemist Defender VR
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2017
Dev: Treeview Studio
Windows
A tower defense strategy game designed from ground up for Virtual Reality. In Alchemist Defender VR, you assemble your defenses from above and then engage in battle first hand.
Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, VR 37.9%, Action 21.9%
- #13 Internal Light VR
89% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2018
Dev: Hot Dogs Studio
Windows
"Internal Light VR" is a first-person puzzle solving action game designed for Oculus Rift and HTC VIVE. The game is a standing VR experience played with motion controllers. However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light... Explore the environment,solve puzzles and run through challenges to find the exit
Why similar: VR 54%, Adventure 17.2%, Action 16.3%, Indie 12.5%
- #14 Snow Fortress
88% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: Mythical City Games
Windows
SNOWBALL FIGHT! Relive your childhood by building the perfect snow fort and protecting it from getting trashed by an army of angry snowmen! Unlock tools to protect your fort and deliver a flurry of snowballs at your opponents!
Why similar: VR 53.1%, Strategy 21.4%, Action 14.6%, Indie 10.8%
- #15 Endless Night - Alpha
87% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2016
Dev: Yerawizard LLC
Windows
Endless Night is a room-scale VR experience that will get your heart pumping and your adrenaline roaring.
Why similar: VR 36.8%, Adventure 23.6%, Action 22.3%, Indie 17.2%
- #16 Battle Ion
86% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Sprocket Crash Games
Windows
For generations your peaceful home planet Arcana has existed in harmony with its neighbors. Then the Krollarians attacked. Take command of the last remaining orbital battle station and fight back in this fast paced, space based, VR game!
Why similar: VR 51.8%, Action 27.2%, Indie 21%
- #17 Evolution VR
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Magic Tavern
Windows
Dive into an alien world, and evolve a creature of your design to be the top of the food chain. Precisely guide your creature to attack smaller prey and avoid predators with motion controls. Fully customize your creature’s body parts and abilities, unlocking more as you grow.
Why similar: VR 38.5%, Strategy 28.5%, Indie 17.4%, Action 15.6%
- #18 varBlocks
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Parallel Intersection Studio
Windows
varBlocks is an adventure VR game. You will go into a wooden world and find a wooden man, he was cursed by the blocks, and wait for the hero who can help him to break the curse. Hero, It's you? Help the wooden man to break through all the defenses, and take him into the bright world.
Why similar: VR 36.2%, Strategy 31.9%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 13.4%
- #19 Quar: Battle for Gate 18
84% matchVery Positive89% of 63 reviews2016
Dev: Steel Wool StudiosPub: HTC
Windows
Quar: Battle for Gate 18 is a turn-based strategic VR game set in the grimsical world of Alwyd. The Quar are cute alien ant-eaters. Don't mistake cute for gentle. They use their WW1 level technology to wage war across the face of their world.
Why similar: VR 47%, Strategy 38.6%, Action 14.3%
- #20 Ripple Effect
84% matchMixed69% of 71 reviews2017
Dev: Well Played Studio, Inc
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Welcome to Ripple Effect, a free VR gaming platform set in a wide array of different environments. Explore over 4 different environments or one of the 5 games included in launch. A new game will be added to the Universe every week! Play by yourself, or with one of your friends from around the world.
Why similar: VR 45.7%, Strategy 17.4%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 13.4%, Indie 9.3%
- #21 The Ninth Way
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: PixelsDesign VR Developers
Windows
The Ninth Way is an action game which will accompany you on a journey of magic, intrigue and mystery. You will be able to combine the elements at your disposal to create new powerful spells and conjurations in your fight.
Why similar: Strategy 30.6%, VR 19.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Action 13.4%, Indie 10%
- #22 La Camila: A VR Story
81% matchVery Positive83% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: Jak WilmotPub: StudioDisrupt
Windows
When the storms of nature threaten her very existence, the viewer must help a young shepherd girl take on the responsibilities of her deceased papá.
Why similar: VR 39.4%, Adventure 23%, Action 21.7%, Indie 15.9%
- #23 Child of the Wind
82% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: Freetale
Windows
Navigate your oriental ship safely across the many table-top seas using two hand-fans to influence the wind. Steer enemy ships into ruins and avoid natural dangers, including thrashing whirlpools while collecting your cargo and bringing it to safety in a beautiful, Japanese-inspired environment.
Why similar: VR 38.5%, Strategy 31.3%, Action 17.1%, Indie 13.2%
- #24 The Enlightened League of Bone Builders and the Osseous Enigma
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: INVIVO Communications
Windows
Reckon yourself to be a most esteemed anatomist, do you? Well then immerse yourself in an intriguing Victorian parlour of curios to see how quickly you can piece together Yorick's complete skeleton. There are lots of other things to explore too, so stop your lollygagging and see if you've got the right stuff to join the Enlightened...
Why similar: VR 49.8%, Strategy 25.1%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 10.6%
- #25 CubeWorks
81% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: TinMoon Studios
Windows
CubeWorks is a VR strategy & puzzle game with a custom interface to challenge your spatial problem solving abilities. Players must rely on a complete 360-degree manipulation of objects in a fully immersive 3D world to advance through the game and strive to reach their highest scores.
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, VR 41.1%, Indie 17.4%
- #26 Nock: Hidden Arrow
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2019
Dev: CodeBison Games
Windows
Nock: Hidden Arrow is a stealth archery dungeon crawl full of sneaking, shooting, throwing, and the occasional surprise bout of frantic combat. No potions, xp, hit point management, or penny pinching for gear upgrades. The focus is on action, feel, and theme.
Why similar: VR 48.9%, Stealth 22.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 10.6%, Indie 7.8%
- #27 DMD Mars Mission
79% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: FockaGames
Windows
The Martian mining facility FK16 has been invaded by insects and mutated creatures and now the system reports that all human workers have been killed. It's up to you and your assistant Isabel to save the situation.
Why similar: VR 41.9%, Adventure 21.4%, Action 21.2%, Indie 15.5%
- #28 Spooky Night
79% matchPositive89% of 38 reviews2016
Dev: ClubHouseVR
Windows
Dive into "Spooky Night 🎃", a kid-friendly FPS! Trapped in Grimelda's haunted cemetery, defend your candy and battle eerie foes. Sequel offers new zones & challenges. Remastered for richer gameplay. Can YOU conquer the night? 🌙🔮👻
Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, VR 25.7%, Action 21.2%, Indie 16%
- #29 Orch Star
77% matchPositive81% of 32 reviews2018
Dev: Orch Star StudiosPub: White Warlock AB
Windows
Orch Star is a real-time strategy game set in an immersive space universe where orchs and elves fight for domination. Crush your opponents as you lead a rebellion through the campaign, or challenge other players in online battles to conquer the galaxy.
Why similar: VR 42.1%, Strategy 28.9%, Action 16.4%, Indie 12.6%
- #30 Tower Island: Explore, Discover and Disassemble
80% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2016
Dev: Team of Light Media LLC
Windows
Tower Island was built exclusively for VR on the HTC Vive and takes full advantage of “Room Scale” playability by placing you on a virtual island that is ready to be explored. Part scavenger hunt, part puzzle, part strategy, 100% fun filled adventure for all ages!
Why similar: Strategy 33.1%, VR 32.9%, Adventure 20.1%, Indie 13.9%
- #31 SurviVR - Castle Defender
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: ioiGames
Windows
VR Tower defense game for HTC Vive headset. Join this medieval fantasy world and defend your castle against orcs, trolls, goblins and other creatures! Use your crossbows, bow & arrow, magic spells and swords to slay the enemies!
Why similar: Strategy 25.5%, VR 25.3%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 11.1%
- #32 VR Battle Grid
76% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Fred Sauer
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Ready to sink the fleet? Step right into VR Battle Grid where you are the naval commander and the rockets are ready to launch! It's you against the machine. Do you have what it takes to win?
Why similar: VR 36%, Strategy 31.8%, Action 18.2%, Indie 14%
- #33 Palace of the Azure Dragon
74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: GeneGames
Windows
This game focus on highlighting the immersive experience of virtual reality features. For the players to bring immersive "strong interaction" gaming experience.
Why similar: VR 31.9%, Strategy 27.2%, Adventure 15%, Action 14.9%, Indie 10.9%
- #34 Chamber 19
76% matchMixed61% of 49 reviews2016
Dev: Deepak M.
Windows
Pilot a drone to shoot enemies and dodge patterns of bullets. Fight bosses and get powerups that enable some crazy action! Can you pass the Human Intelligence Test in your Chamber?
Why similar: VR 36.6%, Strategy 32.2%, Action 17.6%, Indie 13.6%
- #35 The Woods: VR Escape the Room
74% matchMixed41% of 17 reviews2019
Windows
After a walk in the woods, you find yourself locked in a swaying cage above the forest floor, with no recollection of how you got there. Discover the mysteries this forest has to offer. Solve puzzles, decipher ancient texts, and uncover the mystical secrets hidden within these woods for many years.
Why similar: VR 40.9%, Strategy 28%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 12.4%
- #36 Omega Agent
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Strap into your very own nuclear-powered jetpack and blast into the skies of Omega Island, a volcanic sea enclave converted to a vast, intricate super-spy training facility.
Why similar: VR 49.8%, Action 28.4%, Indie 21.8%
- #37 The Steadfast VR Challenge
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Lanclan, LLC
Windows
The Steadfast VR Challenge is a hybrid of First Person Shooter and Tower Defense that forces you to incorporate strategy with marksmanship in a virtual world! It's delivered in an infinite wave based format where you'll find yourself frequently combining fast, deliberate decisions with quick reflexes to pull off the unthinkable.
Why similar: VR 37.1%, Strategy 31.1%, Action 18.7%, Indie 13.1%
- #38 Argos - The most difficult VR game in the world
73% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: PixelsDesign VR Dev
Windows · Mac
Argos VR, The most difficult VR game in the world. Don't play this game unless you have at least a 150 quotient.
Why similar: VR 47.6%, Adventure 30.7%, Indie 21.6%
- #39 Invaders!
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2016
Dev: Jake CantrellPub: Cantrell Solutions
Windows
Retro Space Invaders comes to VR! This game offers you an exciting and nostalgic experience with its 8-bit style and action-filled levels.
Why similar: Strategy 32.5%, VR 30.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Action 17.8%
- #40 Submerged: VR Escape the Room
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 30 reviews2018
Dev: Blue Entropy Studios
Windows
Trapped inside a room filling with water, you will decipher secrets and tools to aid your escape. Hold your breath and dive for answers within a submarine deep below the ocean.
Why similar: Strategy 33.9%, VR 32.1%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 14.3%
- #41 Battle Sorcerers
71% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: G1 Playground
Windows
- Online magic battle VR game, "Battle Sorcerers" -Devise your own tactics and win death-defying battles!The power of creation lies within your hands.
Why similar: Strategy 30%, VR 28.8%, Action 17.5%, Indie 13%, Magic 10.7%
- #42 ROGAN: The Thief in the Castle
71% matchMixed55% of 168 reviews2019
Dev: Smilegate
Windows
ROGAN: The Thief in the Castle is a VR adventure game.Players experience the thrilling life of a thief who has sneaked into a medieval castle full of guards. You will require cunning to survive and make your way through the castle as you use everything a thief has at their disposal: pickpocketing, stealing, hiding, creating distractions,...
Why similar: VR 37.2%, Adventure 18.6%, Action 17.6%, Stealth 15%, Medieval 11.7%
- #43 AirMech Command
73% matchMixed68% of 199 reviews2017
Dev: Carbon Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
AirMech Command is the definitive Action/RTS experience in VR. With all new tactical room-space controls AND ground-level flight controls, you can command troops and units from orbit, or grab the stick and pilot your AirMech directly. Lots of mechs, units, and unlockable vanity items--no microtrans!
Why similar: VR 43.7%, Strategy 28.5%, Action 16.3%, Indie 11.5%
- #44 The Afterwoods
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shiny Moss Studios
Windows
In this VR first person RPG, a young mage embarks on a perilous journey to gather friendly familiars, find lost magic, and learn the secrets of the dark woods to defeat a dangerous nemesis who has taken the realm.
Why similar: VR 28.9%, Strategy 26.2%, Adventure 16.8%, Action 15.9%, Indie 12.2%
- #45 Crooked Waters
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 27 reviews2018
Dev: Craft Game Studio
Windows
Crooked Waters is a multiplayer virtual reality game where you and your pirate crew participate in thrilling sea battles. Play with random players or join up with your friends to fight other crews using your ship.
Why similar: Strategy 35.1%, VR 31.7%, Action 19.2%, Indie 14.1%
- #46 Abyss Cave
55% matchPositive83% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Piao Jingfu
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
As a member of an elite squad, you are tasked with a mission to penetrate into the great abyss. You are to explore an unknown cave system and eliminate all threats that may arise, Good luck Soldier!
Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, Adventure 22.3%, Action 21.1%, Indie 16.2%
- #47 Nick
70% matchVery Positive81% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: Firstborn Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 658.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Nick is a free wave defense survival game—all in virtual reality. Built in Unreal engine, this first-person, room-scale VR experience lets users take control of a variety of weapons and tools to fight off endless waves of evil robotic elves.
Why similar: VR 51.6%, Strategy 23.9%, Action 13.1%, Indie 11.4%
- #48 Airborne Empires
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stenkross Studios
Windows
Tabletop war gaming has come to life as a fully immersive VR experience! As the supreme leader of your own miniature army, you must use all your wits and cunning to outsmart your opponent on the battlefield.
Why similar: VR 50.3%, Strategy 35.5%, Indie 14.2%
- #49 Treasure At The Top
70% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: ADB
Windows
Slice monsters. Release energy balls. Uncover mysteries.
Why similar: VR 44.1%, Strategy 21.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Action 11.7%, Indie 9%
- #50 Emmerholt: Prologue
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 103 reviews2017
Dev: Oneiric Entertainment LLC
Windows
This is the prologue of Emmerholt - an upcoming open world, magic wielding, story driven, adventure game for the HTC Vive, and Oculus Touch. Currently in development by Oneiric Entertainment!
Why similar: VR 41.7%, Adventure 22.4%, Action 20.3%, Indie 15.6%
- #51 XLR
72% matchMostly Negative36% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Metaware Limited, LLC
Windows
XLR is a multiplayer team based arena shooter. Party up into teams (with friends, or just join a random match), select a player class, then deploy to the arena for battle. Or practice your skills against enemies in singleplayer training mode. Choose from different player classes to even the odds.
Why similar: VR 43.7%, Strategy 28.5%, Action 16.3%, Indie 11.5%
- #52 Paws 'n Claws VR
69% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Go-Ah! Games
Windows
Paws 'n Claws VR is a fast-paced tower defense game in which you, a loyal combat dog, use a variety of wacky weapons to stop cats from invading your owner’s home!
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, VR 31.7%, Action 19.3%, Indie 14.9%
- #53 Oblivion Tesseract VR
69% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: Epotech
Windows
A potential girl with the curse of blood...finally awaked from the slumber...A mysterious cube unveiled all the secrets of her thrilling dreams, Family's history, paranoid space of time and eternal curse…
Why similar: Strategy 34.3%, VR 32.5%, Action 18.8%, Indie 14.5%
- #54 The Crystal Nebula
69% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Tristan Hodges
Windows
Fly your spaceship from wormhole to wormhole, navigating dangerous space station obstacle courses and collecting crystals from the wreckage of fallen enemies. The Crystal Nebula demands your highest dexterity and accuracy in order to shoot and dodge your way through its waves of opposition!
Why similar: VR 56.6%, Action 24.5%, Indie 18.9%
- #55 Hand to Hand Combat
67% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: James NyePub: Archmage Games
Windows
Point your fingers, launch your attacks, and survive in Hand to Hand Combat! A Virtual Reality Action game made for the Valve Index Controllers. Slow Motion, Physics, Secret Agents!
Why similar: VR 42.3%, Adventure 21.6%, Action 20.4%, Indie 15.7%
- #56 Time Travelling Navy Seal Ninja Warrior
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Fletcher St-Germain
Windows
Using the skills of a Navy Seal and the grace of a Ninja Warrior, travel through time to different eras to defeat the forces of evil! Use stealth and mercy to avoid damaging the space time continuum. Or ignore that and kill everyone!
Why similar: VR 39.7%, Action 21.8%, Adventure 21.7%, Indie 16.8%
- #57 iOMoon
68% matchPositive84% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: Headtrip Games llc
Windows
iOMoon is a made for VR first person exploratory experience where you pilot a research vehicle equipped only with a flare and camera, into the heart of Jupiter's moon iO. Explore and survive while gathering photographic evidence in a fantastic world full of surprises.Original Soundtrack by award winning composer Garry Schyman
Why similar: VR 37.1%, Adventure 24.9%, Action 21.5%, Indie 16.5%
- #58 Arcane Assault
50% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: tpiszar
Windows
A magic themed VR tower defense game. Face off against hordes of monsters as they descend upon you in waves. Place towers, cast spells, make quick getaways, and unleash total destruction to clear your path of all that comes against you!
Why similar: VR 41.2%, Strategy 20.3%, Magic 15.4%, Action 12.6%, Medieval 10.5%