Games Like Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.4%, Psychological Horror 24.7%, Action 16%, Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the cinematic, psychologically intense journey of Senua with even higher production values and emotional depth.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.2%, Violent 21.7%, Gore 12%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 10%

Why You'll Like It: The original non-VR version provides the same foundational narrative and psychological experience for those who want to revisit the story.

Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.

Why similar: VR 41.3%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Psychological Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It sets the gold standard for narrative-driven VR, offering a polished, cinematic experience that matches the immersion of Hellblade.

Saints & Sinners is a game unlike any other in The Walking Dead universe. Every challenge you face and decision you make is driven by YOU. Fight the undead, scavenge through the flooded ruins of New Orleans, and face gut-wrenching choices for you and the other survivors. Live The Walking Dead.

Why similar: VR 34.6%, Violent 23.8%, Gore 18.8%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title features deep, story-rich gameplay combined with visceral, physics-based combat that feels grounded and intense.

Enter a tangibly horrifying Virtual Reality and explore a mansion of horror as an artist falling into the depths of insanity. Will you find the muse for your masterpiece... or madness?

Why similar: Adventure 43.5%, Indie 25.7%, VR 23.2%, Psychological Horror 5.4%, Atmospheric 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A primary focus on psychological horror and shifting environments makes this a perfect thematic companion to Senua's mental struggles.

Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.

Why similar: VR 47.9%, Violent 20.2%, Gore 17.3%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the brutal, grounded melee combat of Hellblade, this provides the most realistic physics-based swordplay in VR.

Into the Radius is a single-player survival shooter in VR. Explore the Pechorsk zone filled with surreal landscapes and dangerous anomalies. Defend yourself with realistic firearms, recover strange artifacts, scavenge for loot, and uncover the mysteries of this unforgiving dystopian environment.

Why similar: VR 73.1%, Action 9.3%, Psychological Horror 7.5%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, survival-focused experience that excels at building tension and psychological unease in a surreal environment.

Blair Witch: VR Edition is a story-driven psychological horror game from the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed The Medium. Experience first-hand the toll that fear can take on the mind in an original story inspired by the cinematic lore of Blair Witch, designed for Virtual Reality.

Why similar: VR 45.3%, Adventure 28%, Psychological Horror 17%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same sense of dread, isolation, and atmospheric storytelling found in the darker moments of Hellblade.

Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.

Why similar: VR 49.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Hellblade, this game utilizes a third-person perspective in VR to create a unique, story-rich connection between the player and the protagonist.

Red Matter 2 is an immersive, puzzle-adventure game that will transport you to the far reaches of space. Step into the shoes of Sasha, an agent awakened in a lunar base by an undercover operative and tasked with uncovering the secrets of the mysterious Red Matter.

Why similar: VR 59%, Adventure 18.7%, Action 10.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly cinematic, story-driven puzzle adventure that showcases the potential for high-fidelity narrative in VR.

The Talos Principle VR is a virtual reality version of Croteam's critically acclaimed first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction.

Why similar: VR 60.6%, Adventure 18.6%, Action 14.5%, Indie 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical, atmospheric puzzle game that encourages deep reflection, much like the internal monologues in Hellblade.

VR horror-slasher with physically correct combat system and dynamic battles across arenas in the dark fantasy world.

Why similar: VR 43.9%, Gore 24.5%, Violent 18.7%, Action 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on visceral, dark-fantasy melee combat that mirrors the intensity of Senua's battles against the Northmen.

Trapped inside the Paradise Hotel, you are desperate to find your sister. Explore dark surroundings, gather resources, and survive terrifying encounters. This intense single-player VR survival horror game with great storytelling will get your adrenaline pumping.

Why similar: VR 30.9%, Violent 16.8%, Gore 13.8%, Action 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, narrative-focused horror experience that emphasizes survival and atmosphere over arcade-style action.

An immersive story-driven shooter incorporating the cutting edge of VR gameplay, Vertigo Remastered is a complete overhaul and occasional reimagining of the 2016 original.

Why similar: VR 29.9%, Violent 21.9%, Gore 16%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished VR adventure that offers a unique, story-driven experience with varied environments.

Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Supports VR on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift for the ultimate horror experience!

Why similar: VR 32%, Violent 17.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that relies on environmental storytelling and tension to build its narrative.

Killing Floor: Incursion is a fully-realized, multi-hour, story-driven adventure with an additional endless mode. In solo or co-op mode, travel diverse environments, from creepy farmhouses to the catacombs of Paris, in order to uncover who... or what is behind the Zed menace.

Why similar: VR 32.5%, Violent 29.4%, Gore 22.5%, Action 12.5%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more action-oriented horror experience with high-stakes combat and a dark, gritty aesthetic.

DreadEye is a virtual reality experience that allows you to become an Indonesian shaman. Immerse yourself in terrifying experiences set in haunted rural Indonesia, and discover the gruesome horrors lurking in the shadows!

Why similar: Violent 23.8%, Action 18%, VR 17.7%, Gore 16.6%, Adventure 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-focused experience that leans into the occult and psychological dread.

Shadow Legend is an exploration-RPG exclusively designed for VR where you play as the Grand Master of the Knights Templar in a story-driven medieval crusade. Freely explore densely filled worlds and use your sword, bow, and magic skills to save your kingdom from the destruction of Lord Adaroth.

Why similar: VR 27%, Violent 25.8%, Gore 18.1%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a fantasy RPG experience with a focus on adventure and exploration in a detailed world.

The Witching Tower is a VR Action Adventure title set in a dark fantasy world. Fight and puzzle your way through a foreboding fortress tower, unraveling each level’s mysteries. An unparalleled experience with breathtaking visuals and environments.

Why similar: Violent 37.1%, VR 24.8%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy adventure that features combat and exploration in a mysterious, atmospheric setting.

“Westworld Awakening” is a narrative-driven experience played from the perspective of Kate – a host who has attained self-awareness. To survive a dangerous underworld where no one and nothing is what it seems, you must overcome an entire world designed to destroy and enslave you.

Why similar: VR 33.3%, Violent 32.9%, Action 16.1%, Adventure 14.8%, Atmospheric 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure that blends stealth and puzzle-solving with a dark, psychological premise.

Step into this world of beautiful stylised graphics and explore striking, handcrafted environments - torch in one hand, big axe in the other. Built exclusively for VR.

Why similar: VR 57.8%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 16%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action-adventure that leans into fantasy combat and exploration.

Using the power of virtual reality, Song in the Smoke puts your survival directly in your own hands. Enter this dangerous world outside of time, where you must craft weapons, make clothes, build fires, and brew healing elixirs to steel yourself against its vicious predators.

Why similar: VR 51.7%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 19.4%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A primal, atmospheric survival game that touches on mythology and nature, echoing the ancient, mystical themes of Hellblade.

Cosmodread is a VR survival horror roguelike about escaping a dying spaceship filled with nightmares. Stranded in a hostile universe, you must explore, survive, and find your way back to the safety of Earth.

Why similar: VR 46.8%, Gore 20.8%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic, atmospheric horror game that excels at making the player feel vulnerable and hunted.

The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.

Why similar: VR 62.2%, Adventure 30.4%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, mystery-driven experience that rewards careful observation and immersion.

Insanity VR combines an immersive and intuitive locomotion system in VR, a compelling horror story and escape the room like puzzles with stealth mechanics. As the new intern at a futuristic institute for mental illnesses you get transported into the mind of a patient to reconstruct his memories.

Why similar: VR 32.8%, Violent 24%, Gore 18.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Psychological Horror 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror title that focuses on the player's descent into madness within a confined space.

Skydance’s BEHEMOTH is an original story set in the Forsaken Lands, a fallen kingdom haunted by tragedy. Play as an outland warrior, Wren the Hunter (the player), and embark on a perilous quest to save yourself and your village. Your only hope is to slay the unslayable, the monstrous Behemoths.

Why similar: VR 36.4%, Action 19.5%, Violent 17%, Adventure 15.7%, Gore 11.4%

An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

Why similar: VR 63%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric journey that focuses on exploration and interaction in a dreamlike world.

Immerse yourself in the dark world of The SoulKeeper® universe and unravel the plots of different playable characters as you slash and cast through daunting challenges and towering enemies in an epic VR adventure. Requires VR Headset (HTC VIVE or Oculus Rift)

Why similar: Violent 29.7%, VR 24.9%, Gore 21.7%, Action 15.7%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that provides a sprawling world to explore with heavy combat elements.

Gates Of Nowhere is a Fantasy/Horror adventure for Vive & Oculus.You play as Lother, a Seeker, who is looking for the lost knowledge of the Alchemists. You'll be projected in a huge fantasy dungeon filled with dangerous creatures. You must find the way out revealing at the end the mystery behind your journey.

Why similar: Violent 34.3%, Gore 25%, VR 17%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and combat in a dark, mysterious setting.

Delve deep into the origins of a sinister Chinese legend, and unearth the secrets of an island’s forgotten past in this pulse-pounding adventure.

Why similar: Action 33.7%, Adventure 28.9%, Indie 17.1%, Violent 11.5%, Gore 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that combines exploration with combat in a mysterious, dangerous environment.

Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is a frantic arcade action FPS, featuring singleplay and co-op campaign, various multiplayer modes, all presented in glorious VR and with different locomotion movements.

Why similar: VR 36.2%, Violent 25.1%, Gore 19%, Action 13.9%, Indie 5.8%

GORN is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator, made by Free Lives, the developers of Broforce and Genital Jousting.

Why similar: VR 39.3%, Violent 26.6%, Gore 18%, Action 11.5%, Indie 4.5%

Slay to the beat as the award-winning score of Metal: Hellsinger VR thunders through your body. Experience the smash-hit rhythm FPS like never before and enter a state of unparallelled flow. Show the Hells the meaning of metal.

Why similar: VR 54.2%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Atmospheric 2.2%

Serious Sam VR: The Second Encounter is a sequel to Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter - frantic arcade action FPS, featuring singleplay and co-op campaign, various multiplayer modes, all presented in glorious VR and with different locomotion movements.

Why similar: VR 50%, Violent 19.7%, Gore 15.3%, Action 10.8%, Indie 4.1%

DARE TO DESCEND INTO HELL? Hellsweeper VR is an intense first-person action-combat VR experience. Traverse the underworld where every step brings a challenge or a chance. Gain mastery of your weapons and elemental magic, or fall to the unrelenting onslaught of hell's twisted souls.

Why similar: VR 100%

Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL!

Why similar: VR 38.5%, Gore 23.7%, Violent 19.9%, Action 12.9%, Indie 5%

DOOM® VFR brings the fast-paced, brutal gameplay fans of the series love to virtual reality. Play as a cybernetic survivor who is activated by the UAC to fight the demon invasion, maintain order, and prevent catastrophic failure at the Mars facility.

Why similar: VR 43.4%, Violent 23.3%, Gore 20%, Action 13.3%

Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE is a virtual reality action shooter, a glorious throwback to the golden age of first-person shooters where men were men, cover was for amateurs and pulling the trigger made things go boom.

Why similar: VR 31.6%, Gore 27%, Violent 23.5%, Action 12.6%, Indie 5.3%

BONEWORKS is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure. Use found physics weapons, tools, and objects to fight across dangerous playscapes and mysterious architecture.

Why similar: VR 52.9%, Violent 16%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Gore 8.3%

Vertigo 2 is a single-player VR adventure. Explore the depths of the vast Quantum Reactor as you descend to finish your journey home.

Why similar: VR 33.9%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Violent 16.9%, Gore 10.9%, Action 7.8%

Delve deep into the origins of a sinister Chinese legend, and unearth the secrets of an island’s forgotten past in this pulse-pounding adventure.

Why similar: VR 39.8%, Action 16.9%, Violent 15.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Gore 11.2%

You wake up in a strange, but yet familiar place. You feel like you are supposed to be here for something.VR roomscale puzzle-horror game with redirect walking locomotion.

Why similar: Violent 31.8%, VR 27.2%, Action 13%, Adventure 11.6%, Gore 10%

BONELAB is an experimental physics action game. Explore a mysterious lab filled with weapons, enemies, challenges and secrets. Escape your reality, or wreak havoc. No wrong answers.

Why similar: VR 41.9%, Violent 27%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action 11.6%, Indie 4.3%

TRTH(The road to hades) is a horror adventure game full of Asian myths and art. Guide the girl safely in the world of the dead. Welcome to a new game you have not experienced.

Why similar: Violent 40.1%, Gore 30.7%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 7.9%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

Welcome to the grim darkness of the far future! Experience the war-torn universe of Warhammer 40,000 brought into jaw-dropping, visceral reality for the first time in VR. Immerse yourself in a gripping, action-filled story spanning the galaxy.

Why similar: VR 43.9%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Created exclusively for VR, In Death is a Roguelite Shooter set in the godless afterlife. Battle through procedurally generated levels and dungeons in intense ranged combat, coupled with a unique locomotion system perfectly attuned to your fighting style.

Why similar: VR 45.1%, Violent 32.7%, Action 15.4%, Indie 6.7%

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is a dark atmospheric adventure‑puzzle game where you embody Dark Six, a mysterious figure with the shape of a little girl. Navigate in a disturbing world, solve intricate puzzles, and escape terrifying giant foes in a desperate search to become whole again.

Why similar: VR 30.8%, Adventure 25.6%, Action 22.6%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Adventure 24%, Violent 16.5%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Gore 11.2%

VR was made for this. Perform triple jumps, wall runs, power slides and slow time down while blasting away at a foe before landing to deliver a blade attack on another. Kit yourself with katanas, firearms, bows, throwing glaives and legendary relics. Keep upgrading as you play. PURE CYBER NINJA FUN.

Why similar: VR 36.5%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Action 18.3%, Violent 9.8%, Gore 8.3%

A true VR Action RPG built from ground up to fully immerse you in what VR has to offer.

Why similar: VR 63.7%, Action 18.9%, Adventure 17.4%

Step into the Warhammer Fantasy world like never before in this short and fun VR experience. As an aspiring hero, you need to prove your worth by outsmarting the cunning Skaven, using your expert marksmanship and keen melee skills. For the Empire!

Why similar: Violent 34.5%, VR 26.3%, Gore 25.2%, Action 13.9%

Quill is back—and she’s being hunted. To stand a chance, Quill will need a true partner by her side—and we hope that partner is you. Moss: Book II is an action-adventure puzzle game and award-winning sequel (The Game Awards "Best VR/AR Game") to Moss.

Why similar: VR 45.4%, Female Protagonist 25.8%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Fallout 4, the legendary post-apocalyptic adventure from Bethesda Game Studios and winner of more than 200 ‘Best Of’ awards, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year, comes in its entirety to VR.

Why similar: VR 57.4%, Violent 18.2%, Gore 8.3%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 5.9%

Theseus is an immersive VR experience that offers a new take on the myth of the Minotaur. Discover the potential of a 3rd person perspective in Virtual Reality: enjoy a mix of exploration, story and combat, with a strong cinematic feel.

Why similar: Action 27%, VR 24.6%, Adventure 23.5%, Indie 13.8%, Psychological Horror 7.7%

You are Wendigo. A hard-hearted contract killer tasked with annihilating a fanatical cult. With your trusted arsenal at the ready, experience what has been called "The most violent game in VR". EARLY ACCESS includes RAID, ARENA and SANDBOX modes with a story campaign and much more on the way.

Why similar: Gore 34.1%, Violent 30.4%, VR 25.5%, Action 7.4%, Psychological Horror 2.7%

Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.5%, Gore 23.6%, Violent 22.5%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 10.2%

Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world.

Why similar: VR 81%, Action 12.6%, Indie 6.4%

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Gore 51.6%, Adventure 34.7%, Atmospheric 13.7%

In Runes you are a renegade wizard fighting for survival in a virtual fantasy world. Use the movement of your hands to cast powerful spells, solve puzzles and fight enemies. Explore rich and detailed worlds in complete VR immersion in this story driven fantasy adventure.

Why similar: Action 30.4%, Adventure 27%, VR 24.3%, Indie 15.5%, Atmospheric 2.8%

Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, dozens of bullets coursing through the air... Wait. Something seems different in here...

Why similar: VR 65.5%, Action 16%, Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 6.4%