Games Like Great Paintings VR

JUST UPDATED: Explore the Second Floor of the Museum! Explore a virtual museum in room-scale VR: see famous sculptures in full, 1:1 scale and see famous paintings without the limitations of glass and security guards.

Why similar: VR 76%, Casual 19%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive virtual museum experience, allowing you to walk through galleries of high-fidelity 3D recreations of famous sculptures and paintings.

The Night Cafe is an environment that allows you to explore the world of Vincent van Gogh first hand. Take a moment to enjoy his iconic sunflowers in 3 dimensions or walk around the chair he painted in his bedroom to see it from another angle. Step into the vivid colors straight from his palette.

Why similar: VR 69.4%, Casual 24.4%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This experience masterfully brings a famous painting to life, allowing you to step inside the world of Van Gogh's art.

Get the feeling of being inside famous paintings!

Why similar: Casual 79.6%, Indie 20.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an immersive way to step inside famous paintings, providing a unique perspective on classic masterpieces.

Step onto Michelangelo’s scaffold to learn about how he painted the ceiling, or enter a Vatican conservator’s mobile aerial platform to see the ceiling up close and learn about the controversial cleaning. Over 100 clickable elements about Michelangelo’s work.

Why similar: VR 100%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a singular, monumental work of art, allowing you to inspect the details of the Sistine Chapel ceiling up close.

An immersive multiplayer art showcase in virtual reality, the Museum of Other Realities is a space to connect, share, and experience a growing collection of mind-bending VR art with others.

Why similar: VR 65.5%, Casual 34.5%

Why You'll Like It: A contemporary art gallery designed specifically for VR, showcasing interactive and experimental digital art.

Immerse yourself in the world of the Surrealist master like never before in this encounter, venturing into the towers, peering from them to distant lands and discovering surprises around every corner.

Why similar: VR 68.5%, Casual 31.5%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive journey into the surrealist mind of Salvador Dalí, transforming his paintings into a navigable 3D space.

The Virtual Exhibition makes it possible to visit a gallery from the comfort of your own home and behaves like a real curated gallery. New features and photographers will be added regularly.

Why similar: Education 73.5%, Exploration 17.7%, Indie 5.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and relaxing virtual gallery experience that mimics the feel of a traditional art exhibition.

"Versailles: The Palace is yours" offers you a unique visit to the palace built by Louis XIV. Paintings, sculptures, furniture, the Hall of Mirrors – everything is within your reach as you have unlimited access to the treasures of Versailles. Happy exploring! Realized in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture.

Why similar: VR 100%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a historical and artistic exploration of the Palace of Versailles, focusing on architecture and interior design.

It’s time to discover your inner artist! With Vermillion, you get a fully equipped oil painting studio in your home, without any of the mess. Ready for the unrivaled sense of accomplishment from creating your first painting?

Why similar: VR 47.3%, Education 31.4%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Casual 8.6%, Indie 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic oil painting simulator that captures the tactile feel of traditional art creation in a virtual studio.

Ubisoft proposes a Virtual Reality visit of Notre-Dame de Paris in real time, based on the XVIIIth century reconstitution from the videogame Assassin’s Creed : Unity.

Why similar: VR 45%, Historical 27.6%, Casual 15.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines historical education with architectural exploration, perfect for those interested in the history of art and design.

Take a break from the stress of daily life with this must-have virtual painter’s studio. Even if you think you’re not a creative person, Painting VR might prove you wrong. Be amazed by what you can create with unlimited supplies of paint, canvases, and all the tools you need.

Why similar: VR 86.1%, Casual 8.5%, Indie 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the sandbox aspect of painting, providing a wide range of tools to create art in a virtual environment.

Welcome to VRuseum, a virtual experience designed by Secondarybounce that invites the user to explore, through a 10,000m2 architectural space, a selection of world-renowned digital artists curated by Boldtron.

Why similar: VR 44.1%, Education 36.6%, Casual 9.7%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated space for viewing art and abstract designs, emphasizing a relaxing and contemplative atmosphere.

Welcome to WORLD OF ART - Learn with JIGSAW PUZZLES! Explore over 1600+ artworks, solve puzzles, test your knowledge with quizzes, and enhance your mind while enjoying classical music. New paintings added for free regularly!

Why similar: Education 62.8%, Family Friendly 15.8%, Casual 14.6%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic art appreciation with puzzle-solving mechanics for a relaxing educational experience.

Discovr Egypt takes you into the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamun using the HTC Vive, where you can not only learn about some of the rich history surrounding his legacy, but also uncover his treasures.

Why similar: VR 51.8%, Historical 27.7%, Casual 16.1%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an educational, historical exploration of ancient artifacts, similar to the educational focus of Great Paintings VR.

Mewseum: Masterpieces is a shikaku-style puzzle game where each solved grid reveals part of a great masterpiece. Solve hundreds of puzzles and discover unique paintings in the latest art exhibition of the feline world!

Why similar: Historical 41.5%, Education 36.1%, Casual 12.3%, Family Friendly 9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, art-focused puzzle game that encourages players to engage with historical masterpieces.

Use spraypaint to paint whatever you want in a blank art gallery. Send your galleries to your friends for them to view your artwork.

Why similar: VR 44.7%, Casual 40.1%, Indie 11.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, free-to-play virtual space designed for viewing and appreciating various art pieces.

A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.

Why similar: Historical 33.9%, Education 32.2%, Casual 15.9%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic puzzle game that explores the history and meaning behind famous paintings in a narrative format.

Through a dialogue between Claude Monet and his old friend, statesman George Clemenceau, this contemplative VR experience invites the user on a sensory journey inside Monet’s art and vision.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive experience that explores the life and work of Monet, specifically focusing on his famous water lily series.

Age-Old Cities VR (from the Paris exhibition) brings six iconic monuments back to life. Walk through these revived ancient sites and feel the majestic splendor of places considered as a global duty to preserve. Don’t be a spectator, be an explorer!

Why similar: VR 68.5%, Casual 31.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the historical preservation of ancient sites and art, providing a deep dive into cultural heritage.

Guildford Castle is a free roaming, narrative VR experience with light interactivity.

Why similar: Education 30.4%, VR 28.8%, Historical 27.9%, Casual 7.7%, Exploration 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A historical exploration experience that emphasizes realistic environments and educational discovery.

PAINTER SIMULATOR is a new generation game in which the emphasis is placed on the player's imagination and perceptiveness. Create the world in the colors you want to see with a brush.

Why similar: Education 60.9%, Family Friendly 18.3%, Casual 13.3%, Indie 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the technical and creative aspects of painting, offering a structured approach to learning art skills.

A simulator for showing the way of writing and drawing in ancient China.

Why similar: Education 52.7%, Casual 35%, Indie 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An educational simulation that teaches the traditional techniques of Chinese brush painting.

Hanging out with friends, bombing walls, and smashing bottles would be much more fun with out the jail time.

Why similar: VR 100%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the street art side of the creative spectrum, offering a highly realistic spray-painting simulation.

The Body VR: Journey Inside a Cell is an educational virtual reality experience that takes the user inside the human body.

Why similar: VR 48.2%, Education 36.3%, Casual 15.6%

SculptrVR's 10,000x zoom enables massive creations with tiny details. SculptrVR makes it easy to create, explore, and share incredible sculptures with friends. With SculptrVR’s intuitive tools, but powerful tools, you can make anything!

Why similar: VR 83.5%, Indie 16.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust set of tools for 3D sculpting, perfect for users who want to create their own art installations.

In the 19th century, when people had no HTC Vives to play with, they resorted to using primitive stereoscopes to see stereoscopic images in 3D! This free VR experience allows you to view a collection of over 700 such images from that era and enjoy them as people saw them over a century ago.

Why similar: VR 70.4%, Casual 29.6%

Google Earth VR lets you explore the world from totally new perspectives in virtual reality. Stroll the streets of Tokyo, soar over the Grand Canyon, or walk around the Eiffel Tower.

Why similar: VR 87.3%, Casual 7.9%, Exploration 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Explore one of nature's greatest wonders from the comfort of your home with the Grand Canyon VR Experience for HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift! Transport yourself on an epic journey into the heart of nature through the magic of Virtual Reality completely immersed in a fully dynamic and interactive beauty never before seen in VR.

Why similar: VR 78.1%, Casual 17.1%, Indie 4.8%

Carpe Lucem challenges and entertains players by transferring classical 2D puzzles into the virtual space. It creates a whole new way of interacting and playing mind teasing puzzle games and it made nobody sick in hundreds of demos at trade shows. VR equipment such as HTC Vive or Oculus required.

Why similar: VR 60.9%, Education 16.6%, Casual 13.7%, Exploration 4.2%, Indie 3.7%

This is an unprecedented exploratory learning VR application. The most cutting-edge VR digital technologies are adopted to bring an immersive experience with various elements, such as, Chinese classical architectures, implements, poems, and extraordinary imagination, to users, very impressive.

Why similar: Education 47.4%, VR 27.3%, Casual 13.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Indie 1.4%

Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

Why similar: VR 39.2%, Family Friendly 28.7%, Casual 20.2%, Singleplayer 7.1%, Indie 4.7%

Echo Grotto is a virtual reality experience that lets you explore unique and intricate cave systems using a range of caving gear and tools!

Why similar: VR 66.1%, Casual 18.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Indie 5.2%

Just how big is big? Journey through this holographic Solar System, and then squint your eyes in the intense light of a few of the largest known stars. Enjoy various accidentally-educational activities along the way. Great care has been taken to ensure a comfortable VR experience. VR optional.

Why similar: VR 50.8%, Education 44.6%, Indie 4.6%

Welcome to the exciting world of My Museum! Experience the adventure of your life and get the exhibits. Use your talents to restore ancient artefacts! Build the greatest exhibition of all time! Will you become a part of HISTORY?

Why similar: Education 38.9%, Historical 29.9%, Exploration 11.4%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Casual 7.9%

Step into the virtual world of Graffiti Bombing and become a graffiti writer. Whether you’re a new artist, seasoned veteran, or all-city hero, experience the thrill of graffiti in the (relatively) crime-free safety of Virtual Reality (VR).

Why similar: VR 75.2%, Casual 24.8%

Visit the French National Assembly from home, using your computer, your Steam Deck, or your virtual reality headset.

Why similar: Education 36.6%, VR 35.2%, Historical 22.1%, Exploration 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

An educational virtual reality journey through space. Be the first space tourist in history and explore planets and moons in our Solar System like never before. You can experience a journey to the Earth's moon, explore Mars, and even see the surface of Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons.

Why similar: VR 56%, Education 34%, Exploration 7.3%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Welcome to Light Fields. Experience real-world reflections, depth, and translucence like never before in VR. Explore the Gamble House, Mosaic Tile House, and the Space Shuttle Discovery. These navigable stills showcase the emerging technology Google is using to power its next generation of VR content.

Why similar: VR 67.6%, Casual 32.4%

Advanced Graffiti simulator where you can paint everywhere in the map with different tools as cans, markers and fire extinguisher.

Why similar: VR 55.3%, Family Friendly 26.4%, Casual 15.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Meditation made simple & visual, built from the ground up for VR. Leave the worries of your life for a short virtual vacation across 27 environments, and return calmer and stronger. Find your happy place.®

Why similar: VR 59.9%, Casual 22%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Indie 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Dear curator, you are about to embark on a journey to captivate the audience! You will be in charge of an art gallery.Impress the museum curators around the world with these masterpieces, collect badges, apply for support funds, and learn the value of art!

Why similar: Education 59.6%, Casual 19.4%, Exploration 17.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Painters Guild is a management sim where you control an art academy in the Italian Renaissance. Paint artwork as beautiful as the Mona Lisa. Hire painters like Leonardo da Vinci and millions of randomly generated ones. Expand and customize your guild with furniture and more.

Why similar: Historical 42.5%, Education 36.8%, Casual 14.2%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Explore Dodd's local museum in this short and sweet, casual and relaxing side-scroller adventure! Visit various exhibits within the museum's four wings and talk to various characters along the way!

Why similar: Education 36.6%, Casual 30.7%, Exploration 18%, Family Friendly 11%, Indie 2.5%

Experience the International Space Station in VR with high-quality images and learn about the inner-workings of the Space Station from the European Space Agency's Samantha Cristoforetti, holder of the record for the longest uninterrupted spaceflight by a European astronaut.

Why similar: Casual 78.3%, Indie 21.7%

Explore a museum containing the word's greatest collection of toilet art.

Why similar: Exploration 55.4%, Casual 32.2%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 5.6%

A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous!

Why similar: Family Friendly 43.1%, Casual 41.6%, Indie 7.8%, Singleplayer 7.5%

Go back in time over 500 years to Hieronymus Bosch's studio and explore his masterpiece - The Garden of Earthly Delights

Why similar: VR 100%

The pleasure of assembling, admiring, and interacting with your own Dioramas collection, without ever losing a piece.

Why similar: Casual 49.4%, Family Friendly 35.7%, Indie 8.9%, Singleplayer 6.1%

Monuments Renovator is a game in which you play the role of a professional monument renovator. You choose from among the world's greatest monuments, restore them to their former glory and learn about history and architecture.

Why similar: Education 41%, Historical 37.3%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Casual 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Teleport yourself to Rome, hold a beating heart, or walk among dinosaurs. Open Sketchfab VR to discover a showcase of explorations through remote places, fantastic creatures, game worlds, cultural heritage, science and other wonders.

Visit 6 Beautiful Places in VR and Relax.

Why similar: VR 100%

Blortasia is an abstract art world in the sky. Fly freely through a surreal maze of evolving sculptures. Take a break from reality and explore an animated psychedelic sculpture park. Blortasia combines art and flying in virtual reality.

Why similar: VR 63%, Casual 28.9%, Indie 8%

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese space in VR for about 3 minutes.

Why similar: VR 76.2%, Casual 21.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Maestro is a unique VR rhythm game where you conduct a symphonic orchestra using just your hands. Every gesture matters, your hands are precisely tracked to keep the tempo, cue the instruments, and shape the music in real time. The music is yours to direct, not to follow.

Why similar: VR 42.1%, Education 22.4%, Historical 15.9%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Casual 8.1%

The ultimate virtual reality rubber duck experience for your relaxation.

Why similar: VR 67.5%, Family Friendly 16.8%, Casual 15.7%

Overview is a mind-changing experience about our position in the Universe. With a narrative and an interactive mode, it features realistic imagery and accurate data to leave you in awe and wonder at the vastness of the Cosmos.

Why similar: Education 39%, VR 33.7%, Exploration 10.3%, Casual 9.3%, Family Friendly 6.7%