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The Oculus Quest is a revelation in fitness gaming as it offers the best in virtual reality workouts without the need for an expensive gaming PC or cord to obstruct your movement. For many fitness enthusiasts, it has quickly become the headset of choice. VR Fitness Insider has compiled a list of the 10 best high-intensity Oculus Quest 2 calorie burning games for those looking to take their VR training to the next level. All of these titles (which can also be played with the original Oculus Quest headset) are fun and will push you to your physical limits after a long session.
We’ve broken the list of the best high-intensity Oculus Quest 2 games into three categories: rhythm games, hardcore workouts, and action games. So, you can always jump into this category if you have a preferred type of virtual reality fitness game. There is some overlap between them, however. So be sure to read the entire list.
If you’re looking for even more Oculus Quest versions, including less intense ones, we have a great selection of the best Oculus Quest 2 fitness games.
High intensity Oculus Quest 2 rhythm games
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Audio trip
On our list is Audio Trip, a standout dance-based rhythm track with excellent music by Lady Gaga and deadmau5. You will be constantly moving your whole body as you shake and crouch through levels to match the choreography. The game has gotten even more intense lately, as new cardio-focused levels have been added in a free update that you can use to test your cardiovascular skills. Our reviewer burned 6.5 calories per minute.
It is the right game for you: if you are looking for a great rhythm game that focuses on dancing.
Available on: the Oculus Store for $ 19.99.
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: Audio Trip received a fitness score of 8.5 / 10 and was named the best dance VR fitness game of the year in 2019.
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Hit Saber
One of the most famous VR titles can also be one of the most intense in its upper difficulty levels. To get the most out of Beat Saber, you should fully stretch your body movements to maximize movement. The higher difficulties are intense and you need to focus on each block to pass levels. Our reviewer burned 10.8 calories per minute and praised its versatility as it can be used “for cardio and conditioning, as well as warm-up and full training.”
It is the right game for you: When you want a rhythm game with a great variety of music (including great downloadable content) and a great high score chase.
Available on: Oculus Store for $ 29.99.
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: Beat Saber received a fitness score of 8.5 / 10 and was named the best Rhythm VR fitness game of the year in 2020.
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Synth Riders
With Synth Riders, your arms are constantly moving as you block and hit targets for Synthwave music. Developer Kluge Interactive has done an incredible job adding content over time, including a great power-up update. What makes it such an intense workout is that you have to do a boxing style workout and jump and dodge objects at the same time, which means it takes your whole body to work. Our reviewer burned 7 calories per minute while playing and categorized it as “one of the more intense workouts you can experience in VR”.
It is the right game for you: if you love synth music and want to exercise your whole body.
Available on: Oculus Store for $ 24.99.
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: Synth Riders received a fitness score of 8.8 / 10.
High intensity Oculus Quest 2 action games
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Holopoint Oculus Edition
One of the earliest VR fitness titles received a great Oculus Quest port which proved that Holopoint is still an excellent workout. What is unique about this archery title is that as you play you will evade and dodge the arrows, which will work your core muscles and allow you to build a strong core. Strong core muscles are important for athletes as they can lead to fewer injuries and reduce back pain. Our reviewer burned 7 calories per minute and praised the wireless gameplay for allowing players to work even harder than the original.
It is the right game for you: if you love a healthy challenge and play archery.
Available on: Oculus Store for $ 14.99.
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: The Holopoint Oculus Edition received a fitness score of 9.5 / 10.
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Gun whip
Pistol Whip has some rhythmic elements as you are encouraged to shoot enemies to the beat of songs, but you need to get out of the way of attacks and, in addition to shooting your pistol, make melee attacks. You will also get a great leg workout if you squat and crouch on a regular basis, which really stresses your legs. Our reviewer burned 5.6 calories per minute and praised how the Sagittarius manages to do “measured interval training sessions super organically”.
It is the right game for you: If you enjoy shooting and getting fit while acting out your greatest John Wick fantasy, this will sound appealing to you.
Available on: Oculus Store for $ 24.99.
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: Pistol Whip received a fitness score of 8.5 / 10 and was named the best action VR fitness game of the year in 2020.
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The thrill of the fight
The thrill of the fight stands out from other boxing titles as it focuses on realistic fights and requires players to focus on the technique rather than just swarming AI opponents with volume. As a result, your core and legs will be worked, not just your arms. Our reviewer burned 7 calories per minute, showing that the game has all of the fitness benefits of boxing with no head injuries.
It is the right game for you: if you love boxing and actually want to learn about the sweet science.
Available on: Oculus Store for $ 9.99.
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: The Thrill of the Fight received a fitness score of 9.5 / 10 and was named the best VR boxing fitness game of the year in 2020.
High intensity Oculus Quest 2 hardcore training
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FitXR
Perhaps the most extensive title on this list is FitXR, formerly known as BoxVR. You can do everything from dancing to punching color-coded objects to dodging out of the way with this rhythm workout title that grows way beyond its roots in the box. With lots of great updates and DLC adding hours of extra workouts and music, this one title could keep you entertained and keep your fitness needs going for months if not years. Our reviewer burned 8 calories per minute and praised the revamped title for being even more sophisticated than BoxVR has ever been before.
It is the right game for you: If you want a comprehensive full body workout that includes both dance and boxing practice modes.
Available on: Oculus Store for $ 29.99.
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: FitXR received a 9/10 fitness score and was named the best cardio VR fitness game of the year in 2020.
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RealFit
If you want to mimic a gym in your living room, RealFit is the best option. It offers everything from intense exercises to fitness-oriented mini-games. So despite the Early Access title, there is a lot of variety. Our reviewer burned 8.2 calories per minute and complimented that at the end of an exercise class, no matter what difficulty you are on, you’ll be drenched in sweat.
It is the right game for you: When fitness mini-games keep pulling you back and you want to do traditional exercises.
Available on: itchi.io for $ 19.99.
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: RealFit received a fitness score of 8.2 / 10.
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Supernatural
With new workouts daily, coaches to keep you motivated, and loads of different goals and music to enhance your experience, Supernatural is well worth the subscription if you’re serious about staying fit. With numerous adjustments and the goals and strips recently added, Supernatural offers workouts that are tailored to your fitness goals. Regardless of whether you are doing an intensive workout, want to strengthen your muscles or increase your flexibility, you are covered. The game has a Yur.fit rating of 7.4 calories per minute, and players have an average of 172 squats per hour.
It is the right game for you: If a motivational coach helps you exercise more often and you don’t mind paying a subscription fee after the trial period ends.
Available on: Oculus Store free (there is a 30-day free trial that costs $ 19 per month or $ 179 per year).
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: Supernatural was named the best VR fitness game of the year in 2020.
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VR workout
VRWorkout, an incredible project available for free, concludes our list of the best high-intensity Oculus Quest 2 games. While it doesn’t check your surroundings, you need to make sure you have an open, safe place to play, but there are a variety of exercises you can use including jumping, squats, pushups, burpees, and more. Our reviewer burned 10 calories a minute and said it was “one of the most intense experiences” they had in VR.
It is the right game for you: When you have a lot of space, you want to focus on getting fit and you don’t mind not having a lot of bells and whistles.
Available on: SideQuest for free.
The VR Fitness Insider verdict: VRWorkout received a fitness score of 8.6 / 10.
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