The 22 Best PS VR2 Games

The Horizon series has delivered two awe-inducing open-world games centering around a young female hunter inhabiting a world ruled by human tribes and mechanical beasts. We're thankful that you get to explore the gorgeous great outdoors apparent in that franchise via VR in this PS VR2 exclusive. Horizon Call of the Mountain puts in the role of a male hunter named Ryas, who finds himself armed with a hunter bow that's used to incapacitate all the robotic creatures that endanger his life. You'll most likely have your breath taken away by the scenic views this game features as you make great climbs around this game's memorable biomes.

Thanks to "Update 1.29," the seventh entry in PlayStation's globally recognized racing simulation series features VR. Gran Turismo 7 does a great job of making you feel like you're actually right behind the wheel of your favorite ride as you vie for first place among the rest of the competition. Looking to your left and right to check out the interior of your chosen automobile and keep tabs on wherever everyone else is in proximity to you will blow your mind every time you take this PS VR2 for a spin. For a truly immersive experience, go ahead and get the Gran Turismo DD Pro racing wheel and Next Level Racing GT Track Cockpit.

Leading hundreds of humans as a...*checks notes*...Shiba Inu dog may sound strange, but it's one of those gaming activities that works better than you'd expect. Humanity is a mind-bending experience that entrusts you with commanding a huge gathering of humans and using them to reach the end goal of each stage through the utilization of assorted maneuvers. Along with all that running, jumping, floating, and several other actions that aid you along the way during your puzzle-solving acts, Humanity also throws in more action-based situations in the form of intense boss fights and platforming challenges. The PS VR2 component of this game allows you to play the part of a god that oversees all of their hard work in motion, which is extremely cool to witness.

There is that saying that puts a bit of fear into us every time we hear it and it's about "seeing your life flash before your eyes" when you're on the verge of dying. Before Your Eyes marries that concept to an emotional narrative-based game with a super unique mechanic. Every time you blink in real life, the story progresses to another moment that you have to relive within a world filled with the main character's memories. While you're on your way to the realm of the afterlife, you'll need to look into your past for closure about a life well lived. Before Your Eyes will hit you right in the feels and is definitely worth mentioning on this list of the best PS VR2 games.

There is a wide swath of PS VR2 games on the gaming market that put a digital firearm in your floating hands and present you with a whole bunch of targets to blast from a first-person perspective. In the case of Pistol Whip, it focuses on that style of gameplay while throwing in the welcome addition of rhythm game mechanics to make all the action unfold a bit differently. With 30+ scenes to play through and a bumping soundtrack to jam to, you'll surely get taken over by the groove as you shoot everything in accordance with the beat in this digital ballet of bullets.

Navigating that snow-covered village and the rest of the disturbing locales featured within this first-person Resident Evil game is a great time in its standard version. Doing all of that exploring with a PS VR2 headset atop your head makes that spine-chilling experience even more effective for survival horror enthusiasts. Stepping into the body of Ethan Winters to shoot down all manner of beasts, solve puzzles, and haul ass from Mother Miranda's creepy cult followers will have you shaken during those late-night VR game sessions. Resident Evil Village's VR component brings all its major scares to you and makes sure to bring them to you real close.

Besides Telltale's adventure game adaptation of The Walking Dead comic book series, the only other quality interactive experience within that comic book's post-apocalyptic world is Saints & Sinners. Both chapters of this first-person survival horror series give you plenty of "Walkers" to kill, extensive item crafting, and hard decisions to consider during your time spent within a downtrodden version of New Orleans. There's a wealth of content to enjoy here thanks to the main campaigns of both chapters plus their worthwhile post-game content.

We have another collection of two games here that will give you an unforgettable journey through a fully realized realm. Moss and its sequel Moss: Book II mainly center around a miniature hero-in-the-making named Quill, who is guided by your assistance during puzzles, combat encounters, and navigation sequences. Both games incorporate instances of first-person and third-person perspectives that keep things fresh and interesting during your time spent in Quill's fantastical world.

Hubris gets a proper mention here on our list of the best PS VR2 games thanks to how enticing its plot is and how feature-rich its gameplay is. As a recruit-in-training for the "Order of Objectivity," you find yourself whisked off to a mysterious planet and are given a single objective - find a mysterious agent named Cyanha. As you make the planet you now inhabit your temporary new home, you'll get involved in plenty of futuristic gun fights, item crafting, running, jumping, climbing, and so much more. Fans of sci-fi adventures will find to lot to love here.

We're here to shine a light on another riveting sci-fi romp that will keep you glued to your PS VR2 for hours on end. Now if you got through the entirety of Agent Epsilon's undercover operation in the first Red Matter, then we compel you to check out its equally amazing sequel. This time around, you'll play the part of a new undercover agent named Sasha who must uncover all the secrets hidden within varied "Volgravian" bases. You'll definitely feel uncomfortable at times thanks to this game's litany of dark and moody locales. We also promise you'll end up loving all the extensive puzzle-solving, platforming, terminal hacking, and gun battles Red Matter 2 has in abundance.

It's easy to get sucked into the zen-like activity of watching blocks zip down into a rectangular space and matching them up to clear out multiple lines all in one fell swoop. Tetris Effect: Connected does a great job of getting you caught up in all that classic block-clearing action with a VR component that brings you deep into its trippy stage formats. We crown this pick as one of the best PS VR2 games thanks to its quality solo and competitive/co-op multiplayer modes (that you can enjoy locally and online, we might add!). You'll have the time of your life bouncing around to this game's OST as you sync up your puzzle-solving with incredibly catchy tunes.

We're betting most of you reading this right now have either played the hell out of or seen tons of footage about this addictive rhythm game that's considered a killer app for the VR gaming space. We're so overjoyed at the fact that Beat Saber is now compatible with the PS VR2. Swinging your red and blue sabers to cut down incoming blocks that are in sync with whatever groovy tune is playing in the background lies at the heart of this hard-to-put-down game. With a huge selection of songs from popular artists such as Imagine Dragons, Queen, and Fall Out Boy to swing your sabers to, you'll definitely get a good workout in and enjoy some private concerts with Beat Saber.

You clearly love Beat Sabers, right? Then you'll want to dedicate yourself to another neon-colored VR rhythm experience called Synth Riders. The Remastered Edition looks and feels even better than its original version thanks to the power of the PS VR2's nuanced controller haptics and headset rumble features. Your time spent here entails catching notes, riding rails, and dodging incoming obstacles to the tune of 68+ songs. We just know you'll burn a few pounds to the wonderful sounds of Gorillaz, K/DA, Caravan Palace, and more.

It's totally understandable that many of you PS VR2 owners out there aren't too keen on spending tons of money to live it up in Las Vegas. For that collective of gamers, allow us to point you in the direction of an amazing VR game that gives you the virtual experience of hanging out and spending big money (and hopefully hitting it big!) at the casino. PokerStars VR features poker, blackjack, roulette, slots, and craps in game sessions against other live players - gotta keep that poker face on at all times since you'll be staring at your opponents in the face during all those "excitable" VR competitions.

Minigolf tends to be one of the better go-to activities for groups of friends who don't want to shout over the loud music blasting in nightclubs. Walkabout Mini Golf makes that fun endeavor a bit more grand in VR with a series of courses that are vast and full of cool gimmicks. The realistic physics system in this game makes your golf club swings and their effect on the ball feel as legit as they would in real life. You can choose between day and nighttime variations on each stage to enjoy some solo, 1v1, and eight-player private lobby matches.

Hello Games certainly got a lot of flack when No Man's Sky originally launched. And that's due to the unkept promises and underwhelming content it put forth at first. But over the years since the game's 2016 release, the survival space exploration game has morphed into a groundbreaking title with so much to see and do. With the inclusion of VR, players can soak in the mystifying sights and sounds of a vast galaxy full of strange creatures, friendly space travelers, and mysterious planets worth exploring. What you'll get sucked into here is an infinite procedurally generated galaxy where gathering resources, moving between planets on a spaceship, and engaging in merchant trading is more fun than you think. Prepare to have your mind blown as you stand in place, look around a space station, and proceed to hop into your ship while you look on in amazement.

The good townsfolk of "La Kalma" banded together to raise a massive sea creature. And in this next pick on our lineup of the best PS VR2 games, you get to become that tentacle behemoth and solve some outlandish puzzle scenarios while inhabiting a remote island. As your keepers look on, you'll put your tentacles to work as you place crates on top of each other to create a tall platform, create flying contraptions, fling boats into obstacles, and more. Tentacular sticks out as one of the most charming picks on this list, for sure!

Unplugged: Air Guitar is the closest we'll ever get to Guitar Hero being translated into a VR game. And to be quite honest, we're at peace with the fact that this air guitar simulator (we can't believe such a thing exists!) lets us live out our dreams of being a world-famous rock star. This VR rhythm game lets you strum your heart out as incoming notes reach you on a path of rock 'n' roll splendor. True metal heads will appreciate the fact that this game's song selection provides tracks from The Clash, The Offspring, Tenacious D, and more.

A Fisherman's Tale garnered tons of fanfare and acclaim upon release. So it made all the sense in the world for that game's talented development team to take another stab at the winning formula they came upon for a sequel. Enter Another Fisherman's Tale, which puts you back into the body of a puppet fisherman for another round of fun puzzle-solving. Using your own detachable body parts to keep progressing is where most of the fun of this game lies. As you get your wooden hands on new attachments over time, new opportunities will arise for you to see your way through tougher puzzle setups.

The same folks that gave us What the Golf? have moved over to another American sport for its silly and hilarious VR life simulator where you go through your days with arms made of...baseball bats? Yep, that's the main pull of What the Bat? Once you get going, you'll have the time of your life smashing your alarm clock, smacking baseballs into all sorts of other objects, making assorted sculptures, and performing other myriad tasks with your new set of bat limbs. Learning how to brush your teeth and make breakfast with those arms is tough, yes. But mastering those actions is so damn fun.

The simple joy of kayaking puts our souls at ease every time we do while exploring the great outdoors. Kayak VR: Mirage focuses on that soothing pastime by letting you command your own virtual kayak to engage in some friendly racing competitions or simply take in your beautiful surroundings via free roaming. This pick on our list of the best PS VR2 games stands out for its soothing nature, an amazing physics-based system that truly makes you feel like you're moving across bodies of water, and varied day & weather conditions that alter your kayaking expeditions.

The sense of magic and wonder that comes from a full night of Dungeons & Dragons tabletop gaming is perfectly replicated through this VR take on the hobby. Demeo lets you hang out with three of your best online friends for a dungeon crawl for the ages - your chances of survival depend on how you navigate those dangerous corridors and select the cards that'll aid you in battle. Mastering the skillset of a hunter, sorcerer, assassin, guardian, bard, warlock, or barbarian in this VR tabletop game is highly engrossing.