The Oculus Quest 2 is fast becoming the most popular VR headset on the market, with over 10 million headsets sold, and the Quest 2 represented over 35% of VR headset usage on Steam as of October 2021. It was a popular headset back then, and with true standalone capabilities that let you put your PC and cables down for good, it’s not hard to see why.
The headset’s popularity means that games and experiences of all shapes and sizes are available in the Oculus Store, making it harder to find the rose among the thorns.
But that’s where we from Tech Advisor come in; We’re Quest 2 lovers, have been using the headset since it was launched in 2020, and have a pretty good idea of which games are worth their salt in the Oculus Store.
If you’re looking for the best Quest 2 games you can play right now, you’ve come to the right place.
The best Oculus Quest 2 games of 2021
Beat Saber is probably virtual reality’s darling, but on the wireless Quest 2 it shows its best performance beating down, dodging incoming obstacles and trying to get the best possible score.
It is much more than that, however; As you cut your way through the ever-growing tracklist (including recent tracks from Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish), you feel powerful, energetic, and more than a little bit addicted – especially when you hit a perfect combo that you’ve previously struggled with . Add in the latest features like competitive multiplayer and you have the perfect beat rhythm game.
It’s the most played game on our Quest 2 and, quite simply, a VR must-have.
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The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
If you’re looking for a strong narrative VR title with an open world, detailed systems, and loads of zombies to kill in interesting ways, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is the perfect option.
Based on the post-apocalyptic world of the popular TV series, in Saints & Sinners, trek the remains of New Orleans to survive. It’s not just another zombie slasher, however; There are human enemies to keep you busy too, and a survival system means you need to keep an eye on the items in your inventory.
Add in detailed environments to explore, side quests, and a real-life physics-based combat system that really lets you take those blows and you have one of the most immersive VR games out there.
Onward is a brave online shooter with a focus on realism that you will either love or hate.
Its focus on real-world shootouts means it’s not quite as straightforward as some online shooter games, as it requires manual reloading and other elements that are often overlooked for a smoother gaming experience, but it’s far more immersive than most rivals and requires real tactics and teamwork to win.
Granted, the game’s graphics aren’t quite as impressive as its PCVR counterpart, but it’s well worth it for the wireless experience so you can literally lie where you need to be. Form a squad, soldier, and get ready for the shootout of your life.
While some had doubts about how well Resident Evil 4 would fare as a VR title, it has become one of the most popular zombie shooters on Quest 2.
Resident Evil 4 VR offers a different experience than The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and is a full port of Leon Kennedy’s most popular zombie adventure, complete with first-person view and most importantly, full motion control support for an immersive experience.
While flat screen virtual cutscenes aren’t the perfect fit, they’ll fade from memory as you battle hordes of zombies fighting to eat your flesh. Even if you haven’t played it the first time, Resident Evil 4 VR is a thoroughly enjoyable gaming experience.
The only disadvantage? The game takes up so much space that if you have the OG 64GB variant, you’ll have to delete virtually every other game on your Quest 2 – although those with the larger 128/256 GB capacities shouldn’t have any problems.
It wouldn’t be a gaming chart without at least one battle royale game, would it? Enter Population: One, the VR-based battle royale that adds elements of Fortnite to its DNA.
The game takes place on a large map full of points of interest, with teams of three battling it out to be the last – though there are occasional modes with duos and even singles if that’s more your thing. Choose where to drop off, search for supplies and weapons, and stay away from the world’s ever-shrinking borders.
The mechanics also make for an interesting battle royale experience, with the ability to climb walls for a better angle, slide in a wingsuit to quickly traverse the area, and be able to climb walls as well Build other forms of cover from waste that you can find in the surrounding world. Communication is key and population: You have a very chatty player base which makes for a social shooting experience that some might prefer.
Oh, and did we mention that other VR headsets also have full cross-play support? If you’re looking to fix your VR battle royale problem, Population: One is the place to go.
While the idea of Unplugged is ambitious to say the least, and relies solely on the Quest 2’s hand tracking to deliver an unprecedented air guitar experience, it actually works.
Unplugged is a Guitar Hero-style game that requires you to strum in time with alternating finger patterns. But instead of holding a peripheral device, just put your hands in the air like you’re holding an air guitar and strum to your heart’s content.
It’s technically imperfect, and there’s a bit of a learning curve when you first pick up that imaginary guitar, but by the time you finally hit one of your favorite rock songs and hear the crowd go crazy, you’ll feel like a real-life rock star.
If you like the idea of Beat Saber but prefer shooting than wielding lightsaber-like weapons, Pistol Whip is the perfect alternative, mixing elements of Beat Saber, Superhot and John Wick into something unique.
It also features a beat-based gameplay system, but drops sabers and boxes to weapons and enemies that will definitely shoot back at you as you make your way through the hypnotic neon-lit worlds. As with most beat games, timing is everything, and the fast-paced soundtrack means you’ll likely work up a sweat shooting at your enemies and dodging bullets like something out of the Matrix.
It’s a familiar but distinctly different experience, with lots of customizable options to make the gameplay easier or more challenging, and with new content added frequently, it will keep improving over time too.
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Star Wars: Vader Immortal Trilogy
Vader Immortal isn’t the most complete gaming experience available on Quest 2 due to the lack of an open world, upgradeable skills, or even advanced combat mechanics, but it’s hands down the best experience for Star Wars fans.
The episode trio encompasses one of the most impressive, cinematic VR experiences there is for Quest 2, follows the story of the Dark Lord himself and meets iconic Star Wars characters in the virtual world. It features fun lightsaber fights and an additional dojo mode where you can further improve your saber skills.
Even if the trio of apps only equates to roughly 90 minutes of play time, it is certainly unforgettable.
It’s tough on the edges in its current state, but Blade and Sorcery: Nomad is one of the most fun fighting games on Quest 2 with a focus on real-world physics.
The game has two main modes – battling waves of enemies in an arena or sneaking through procedurally generated dungeons – with a focus on hand-to-hand combat using swords, magical powers, and other fun tools that you can use to inflict damage on your enemies. The real physics means that if you want to cause damage, you really have to swing and hit, which makes for an immersive (if not easily tiresome) experience.
It’s not horror, but you might scare yourself with what you can do in this incredibly realistic battle title.
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