- #1 Guns'n'Stories: Preface VR
97% matchVery Positive82% of 320 reviews2017
Dev: MIROWIN
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Put on your VR device and grab a gun for one heck of a wild n' crazy story heading your way! Dive into your grandfather's memories, who once was an infamous bounty hunter! Relive his glory days full of adventures. Dark humor, steampunk and cowboys – this is the world of GUNS`N`STORIES.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar arcade-style shooting experience with a distinct, stylized presentation.
- #2 Space Pirate Trainer
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,848 reviews2017
Dev: I-Illusions
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive arcade-style wave shooter that shares the same high-energy, sci-fi combat loop as the seed game.
- #3 Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded
94% matchVery Positive84% of 333 reviews2021
Dev: Sumalab
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded is about covering, pointing and shooting, fast-paced pure action. Intense shootouts, powerful weapons, challenging levels, fierce enemies... Like the 90's classic arcade machines, but with the immersion that Virtual Reality is capable of.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooting gallery game that emphasizes precision and fast-paced action.
- #4 ROM: Extraction
95% matchMixed63% of 117 reviews2016
Dev: First Contact Entertainment
Windows
ROM: Extraction puts you into the role of an Extractor where you must Throw, Slow, & Shoot your way to decimate as many extraterrestrial-bots as possible. ROM: Extraction begins as an homage to the classic arcade shooter with more game modes and maps to come!
Why similar: Indie 68.8%, Casual 31.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced, sci-fi arcade experience that emphasizes quick reflexes and wave-based survival.
- #5 Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,427 reviews2017
Dev: Croteam VRPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL!
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential arcade wave shooter that offers intense, over-the-top sci-fi combat.
- #6 Raw Data
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,483 reviews2017
Dev: Survios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Built from the ground up for VR, Raw Data’s action gameplay, intuitive controls, challenging enemies, and sci-fi atmosphere will completely immerse you within the surreal world of Eden Corp. Go solo or team up and become the adrenaline-charged heroes of your own futuristic technothriller.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A polished sci-fi wave shooter that offers a more immersive and action-packed take on the genre.
- #7 Covert Syndrome
92% matchMixed68% of 149 reviews2017
Dev: Offworld Industries
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Covert Syndrome is a free to play Coop corridor shooter with a focus on unscripted AI and fast tough combat. Created as a prototyping project we wanted to release it to the community so people can experience Co-op VR for free.
Why similar: Casual 55.2%, Indie 44.8%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, arcade-style VR shooter that focuses on quick, repetitive combat loops.
- #8 Shooty Fruity
91% matchVery Positive89% of 238 reviews2018
Dev: nDreams / Near LightPub: nDreams
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Scan, serve & pack produce whilst shooting guns to defend your store from mutant fruit! A multi-tasking shooter only possible with VR & motion control. Scan! Shoot! Repeat!
Why You'll Like It: Combines arcade-style shooting with multitasking elements in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.
- #9 MSI Electric City: Core Assault
90% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: HyperBot StudioPub: MSI
Windows
Rediscover MSI Electric City as you pilot a fighter ship with the mission to defend the city. Maneuver and blast away the enemy swarm in this VR bullet hell arcade shoot ’em up.
Why similar: Casual 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
Why You'll Like It: A short, visually striking sci-fi arcade experience that focuses on rail-based movement.
- #10 CyberThreat
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 97 reviews2016
Dev: Enigmatic
Windows
Explore the streets, buildings, and rooftops of a 14 block urban warzone with no limitations. Locomotion options include teleportation, touchpad sliding, arm running, jumping, climbing, and even flying.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi wave-based shooter that focuses on defending against incoming enemies in a futuristic setting.
- #11 Protonwar
89% matchVery Positive82% of 113 reviews2018
Dev: Outer Planet Studios
Windows
VR, Multiplayer focused, Fast paced FPS with an emphasis on quick and flowing movement. Featuring DM, TDM , CTF, Domination, Bots to practice against, and a Horde mode for single player or co-op. Room Scale VR with HTC Vive and Oculus Touch. Also included, Non-VR and Seated VR!
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that emphasizes movement and quick combat encounters.
- #12 Grapple Tournament
84% matchVery Positive89% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Tomorrow Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Grapple Tournament is a VR Grappling Hook Shooter with 3D movement freedom, fast-paced vertical combat and dual wieldable multifunctional weapons. Now Free-To-Play!
Why similar: Casual 100%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-based shooter that provides fast, arcade-style combat mechanics.
- #13 Operation Warcade VR
87% matchVery Positive94% of 316 reviews2017
Dev: Ivanovich Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Relive the experience of playing the classic war arcade in a totally amazing way, thanks to virtual reality and the innovative immersion system that will make it possible for you to travel inside the video game.
Why similar: Casual 55.4%, Indie 44.6%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooting gallery that captures the nostalgic feel of classic light-gun games.
- #14 VR Battle Grid
88% 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: Casual 56.2%, Indie 43.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-style simulation that offers simple, wave-based shooting challenges.
- #15 SUPERHOT VR
85% matchVery Positive82% of 9,490 reviews2017
Dev: SUPERHOT Team
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 You'll Like It: While not strictly on-rails, it shares the same arcade-style focus on precision and timing in combat.
- #16 Galactic Rangers VR
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 70 reviews2019
Dev: DGMA
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Galactic Rangers VR is a first-person space action VR game, deeply immersive, just as arcade shooter should be. Grab your pair of blasters and fight through endless waves of enemies for as long as you can!
Why similar: Indie 51.1%, Casual 48.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter that features arcade-style wave combat in a space-themed setting.
- #17 Dick Wilde
86% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2017
Dev: Bolverk Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Those pesky swamp critters are at it again! Scarin’ off all the good folk who just want to go huntin’ and fishin’ on their lakes and lagoons! We’re talking piranhas, eels, ‘gators - you name it! There’s even been talk of a giant mutated Turtle on the loose!
Why similar: Casual 57%, Indie 43%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, arcade-style wave shooter that tests your reflexes against waves of enemies.
- #18 Vaccine19
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: coolnames
Windows
100% Free 'Hip-Fire' Arcade Shooter! Instead of using crosshairs or sights on gun, Vaccine19 has the player visualize shot trajectory. Don't Get Infected!
Why similar: Casual 100%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play arcade-style shooter that focuses on quick reflexes and wave-based survival.
- #19 Bullet Sorrow VR
84% matchVery Positive83% of 275 reviews2017
Dev: VikingVRStudio
Windows
Bullet Sorrow VR is a Multi-player Online FPS game, also contains full story single stages to discover. Using progressive Bullet Time abilities and a bunker-cover system, evade attacks and move on! Available on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi arcade shooter that features satisfying gunplay and wave-based progression.
- #20 ZomDay
82% matchVery Positive84% of 835 reviews2020
Dev: Intostudio
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
As zombie crisis broke out around the world,you will play one of the warrior of S.E.A.T(Special Event Action Team)to fight against the zombies all over the world.ZomDay is a fast pace VR shooting game contains multi-player mod,exciting Boss fight,character perk and hardcore weapon system.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A wave-based shooter that provides straightforward, arcade-style action against hordes of enemies.
- #21 Drop In - VR F2P
81% matchVery Positive83% of 562 reviews2020
Dev: Wild Ox Studios
Windows
Drop In - VR F2P is a Free to play Low poly social game space. In Early Access players will be able to hang out in a lobby, play mini games, Squad up for Apoc, Zombies or Sandbox. Missions are being actively developed. DLC will be added after the game comes out of early access.
Why similar: Casual 57%, Indie 43%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play arcade shooter that emphasizes quick, casual combat encounters.
- #22 Sophie's Guardian
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: GameCoder Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Sophie’s Guardian is a simple and frenetic VR Survival Horror FPS that provides a creepy experience for players with four intense game modes! If you enjoy arcade games then press the trigger quickly to become a better nightmare hunter!
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A wave-based defense shooter that focuses on protecting a location from incoming threats.
- #23 Aimlabs VR
79% matchMixed49% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Statespace
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
The #1 FPS Trainer of choice for over 20M players is now available in VR! Jump into immersive aim training environments featuring popular tasks, an exclusive Arcane experience, targets of terror survival & a music rhythm challenge.
Why similar: Casual 73.5%, Indie 26.5%
Why You'll Like It: While a training tool, it provides the pure, arcade-like target shooting experience found in the seed game.
- #24 Beat Blaster
81% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Ivanovich Games
Windows
Beat Blaster is a VR game in which the player must master the art of shooting, running and dodging obstacles and enemies. An original mix of styles with each level offering a new challenge.
Why similar: Indie 53.5%, Casual 46.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends rhythm-based gameplay with arcade shooting for a unique and fast-paced experience.
- #25 Trickster VR: Horde Attack!
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: Trickster Games
Windows
Your daily fix of the hack&slash wave attack action. Fast paced and easy to get into. Use a varied arsenal of awesome magic weapons to win that top spot on the Orc Slayer Leaderboard. Plus, it's 100% free!
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A wave-based combat game that offers straightforward, arcade-style action.
- #26 X-MODE
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: xzippyzachxPub: zxGames
Windows
Free-to-play action packed multiplayer FPS featuring a variety of gamemodes. Perfect for quick casual games with friends.
Why similar: Casual 54.3%, Indie 45.7%
- #27 NIGHTSTAR
78% matchVery Positive92% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: SOLIDMESH
Windows
This VR title is a unique room-scale third-person shooter. Control the Nightstar by moving your Motion Controller in space, shooting a vast variety of enemies, and avoiding obstacles and enemy fire. Play through 8 levels of non-stop action and immortalize your name on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi arcade shooter that features on-rails movement and wave-based combat.
- #28 Dream Golf VR
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 141 reviews2017
Dev: Isaac Stearns
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Looking for a mini golf experience that'll remind you of the real thing? Look no further!!! Download FREE today!
Why similar: Casual 59.3%, Indie 40.7%
- #29 Lazerbait
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 512 reviews2016
Dev: Taylor Stapleton
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Lazerbait is a free arcade strategy game set in virtual reality with one simple goal: capture all the planets to build more ships and destroy your enemies!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #30 Regenesis Arcade Lite
77% matchMixed69% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Hyperbook StudioPub: Blue Technology Sp. z o.o.
Windows
Regenesis Arcade is VR sci-fi shooter set in dystopian future ran by machines. Fighting the deadly killing machines will not be easy. Coming from all directions, covering both ground and air, each enemy requires different tactical approach.
Why similar: Casual 71%, Indie 29%
- #31 VRMultigames
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 87 reviews2016
Dev: Mad Triangles
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Play several original minigames designed for VR. This free collection of minigames is designed specifically for VR from the start, and provides original games and experiments for people to try.
Why similar: Casual 53%, Indie 47%
- #32 Epic Roller Coasters
76% matchMixed66% of 769 reviews2018
Dev: B4T Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Epic Roller Coasters is where you will find the most unique roller coasters of the world. Try it out on three different modes: classic, shooter and race. Don't forget to call your friends to ride your favorites roller coasters with you.
Why similar: Casual 56.9%, Indie 43.1%
- #33 Freedom Locomotion VR
75% matchVery Positive87% of 223 reviews2017
Dev: Huge Robot
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Walk, jog, run, climb and crawl across a range of locations and terrains in the Freedom Locomotion VR demo. This game showcases the revolutionary Freedom Locomotion System that provides you with a wide range of options, which will allow you to find the most immersive fit regardless of how motion sickness sensitive you might be.
Why similar: Casual 55.1%, Indie 44.9%
- #34 BellyBots
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Grumpy Company GmbHPub: GE-MU Systems UG
Windows
Ladies and gentlemen. Load your guns!Teleport into our roomscale reimagination of an 80s arcade action game. Warning:You will have to move... A LOT! :D
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #35 NVIDIA® VR Funhouse
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 864 reviews2016
Dev: Lightspeed Studios™
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Step right up to VR Funhouse and enter a virtual carnival full of fun and games. Be an archer with flaming arrows. Test your skill shooting skeet targets blasted from a cannon. See how many moles you can punch, whack, and much more.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #36 War Robots VR: The Skirmish
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 788 reviews2017
Dev: MY.GAMES
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 18%
War Robots VR: The Skirmish is a short, but highly immersive teaser-shooter for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive set in the universe of the War Robots franchise.
- #37 ShotForge
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: Alix
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A sandbox to build the coolest guns in.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #38 Hyper Dash
70% matchVery Positive89% of 374 reviews2021
Dev: Triangle Factory
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Hyper Dash is a free VR multiplayer team based shooter. Make smart use of Dashing, Sprinting, Walking and Rail Grinding to get around the arenas and win in a variety of gamemodes like; Payload, Domination, Control Point, (Team) Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, Elimination & Ball.
- #39 LAZ3RZ
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: ARPSEL
Windows
LAZ3RZ is a fast paced, free to play arena shooter. Master the art of wall running and ricocheting lazerz to obliterate your enemies with style!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #40 InMind VR
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 432 reviews2015
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 23%
InMind is a short scientific adventure with arcade elements designed for the Oculus VR. Submerge into the microworld and experience the miracles of the human mind.
Why similar: Casual 50.7%, Indie 49.3%
- #41 Astral Slider
69% matchVery Positive92% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle Rodgers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astral Slider is an immersive time-attack laser racer. Slide through a number of different astral cyberworlds and blast your way past obstacles to increase your speed and beat your top scores. Play flatscreen or in VR.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #42 INFINITI VR
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: The Pulse
Windows
Immersive VR experience for HTC Vive featuring world leading visuals and interactions. Check it out for free now.
- #43 FPS Game: Dev Test
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,421 reviews2022
Dev: jackal_dev_test
Windows
A Simple, Fun, Multiplayer FPS game, strictly built and packaged for development testing and networking development.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #44 Goalie Challenge VR
71% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2017
Dev: Josh BeattyPub: Anchor Reality
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Feel the whizz of the puck fly by your skull in this fun and fast-paced goalie VR simulator. Fully immersive with surround sound and haptic vibration for a realistic hockey experience. Play against friends with new local shooter mode.
- #45 Snapshot VR
65% matchVery Positive87% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: Giant Scam Industries
Windows
Snapshot is a VR arena shooter built for e-sports with competitive solo and team play. Inspired by the real-life sport, Snapshot feels like playing paintball in the future. One shot, one kill. In competitive teams of up to 5, communication and coordination are the keys to victory.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #46 Trials on Tatooine
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,396 reviews2016
Dev: ILMxLAB
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Commence your Jedi training in this Star Wars virtual reality demo experience. Repair the Millennium Falcon, defend it from attack by Imperial Stormtroopers, and wield a LIGHTSABER.
- #47 Wrecked: Get Your Ship Together
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Business Mouse Studios
Windows
Wrecked is a whimsical exploration game filled with spaceships, fax machines, and hamster-powered engines. Transform your couch into a hovership and transition seamlessly from inside to outside, across landscapes, and into space with no teleportation. Are you ready to get your ship together?
- #48 Zooma VR
68% matchVery Positive94% of 232 reviews2020
Dev: Gizmo VR LTDPub: Gizmoplay Ltd
Windows
Zooma is a virtual adventure in which you will have to be smart, demonstrate your ability for rapid decision-making, and exhibit significant accuracy and coordination skills. Check out what happens if you mix shooting, puzzles, and classic match-three in virtual reality.
Why similar: Casual 56.4%, Indie 43.6%
- #49 Plenty: Skyhearth
72% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Tiny LionsPub: Tiny Lions Inc.
Windows
You are here to kill as many birds as you can with your bow and your HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. Skyhearth features tracked motion controller aiming for Vive and head aiming for Rift and Vive. It's easy to play and challenging to master.
Why similar: Casual 57.2%, Indie 42.8%
- #50 Ripple Effect
72% 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: Indie 50.4%, Casual 49.6%
- #51 DashFire
62% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Team DashFire
Windows
A fast-paced arena-style shooter with an emphasis on movement, collect various weapons, and other pickups to dominate the competition in a peer-to-peer 8-person free-for-all!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #52 Metal Commando
69% matchMixed62% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: magicpro
Windows
Get your weapons ready for the ultimate action game! Metal Commando combines the adrenaline of platform-style games with the action of 2d shooters. What are you waiting for? Start Metal Commando now and let the shooting begin
Why similar: Casual 57.7%, Indie 42.3%
- #53 Aviators VR
66% matchMixed46% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: ChronospacePub: Instytut Pamięci Narodowej
Windows
A concise VR experience inspired by the game "Aviators." Take control of the upper turret gun on a bomber and fend off attacks from German fighters. Visit a virtual hangar of the Polish air wing and learn more about the events depicted in the game.
- #54 Pewt 'em Up!
65% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #55 COMPOUND
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,116 reviews2022
Dev: Bevan McKechniePub: notdead
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
COMPOUND is a randomized rogue-lite, free-roaming shooter for VR veterans. Duck and dodge around enemy fire in a tough-as-nails retro FPS with multiple locomotion options. Download the demo below!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #56 HordeZ
68% matchVery Positive84% of 391 reviews2016
Dev: Zenz VR
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
If you are looking for a on-rails arcade experience that blends between classics like Doom, Left 4 dead and House of the Dead then we got you covered! Fast and simple gameplay that will bring you into a creepy world of zombies and demons. Show your skills to the world through our global leadboard system!
Why similar: Indie 65.9%, Casual 34.1%
- #57 Disco Destruction
66% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2019
Dev: Subjective Software UG
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Disco Destruction is an arcade DJ game, built for VR. Open your disco for the night, keep your eyes on your customers and play the correct vinyls to make them dance. Make some money, buy upgrades and add your own music, to live the craziest party ever!
Why similar: Casual 54.5%, Indie 45.5%
