Sneaking suspicion there’s a Quest 3 or Quest 3S under the tree? Whether you’re into active games, puzzles, or just want to slice or shoot the ever-living crap out of something, we’re here to help you settle into your new headset with a few games that should keep you playing for hundreds of hours yet to come.
Note: This list includes only Quest-native games. Don’t forget that you can also play PC games with Quest Link, Air Link, or Valve’s Steam Link, and of course a VR-ready PC. Find out if your PC is ready for Link.
While we’d suggest checking out the top free games first, we hope this list will make for a great starting point, with genres floating around $100 and featuring some tried-and-true games for cardio freaks, shooter fans, puzzle nerds, fantasy swordplay geeks, and much more. Click through each category, or pick and mix using the legend below:
Multiplayer Shooting Madness
Forefront – $20
If you’re looking for the most Battlefield-like VR game out there, Forefront is the 16v16 immersive shooter of your dreams. While still in early access, you’ll be able to choose from your standard classes, pilot a host of vehicles, and battle through a variety of expansive, semi-destructible environments.
‘Forefront’ on Quest
Zero Caliber 2 – $25
While Zero Caliber 2 packs in an eight-hour single player campaign, not only can you play in four-player co-op, but also classic multiplayer game modes with up to 10 players. It looks (and plays) amazing on Quest 3.
‘Zero Caliber 2’ on Quest
Contractors Showdown : ExfilZone – $20
It’s not the battle royale game some hoped it would become, but now Contractors Showdown: ExfilZone is a full-on extraction shooter in the vein of Escape from Tarkov, you plan your assault in an attempt to nab loot and extract alive. Progression, gunplay and gear is deep, which is a double-edged sword; more experienced players can discourage newcomers, although pushing through it is definitely worth it.
‘Contractors Showdown’ on Quest
Spatial Ops – $20
It’s not for everyone, simply because of the space required, although consider Spatial Ops a bit of a sub-in if you’re not into extraction shooters and are looking for more of a laser tag shooting experience. You can play online or with a bunch of other Quest-owning pals – just make sure you’ve got a large-size area to romp around in.
‘Spatial Ops’ on Quest
Strayed – $20
Strayed is not forgiving, so be warned. This fast-paced open world VR survival game is essentially vanilla RUST in VR—including more griefing psychopaths than you can shake a rock at. While not a shooter in the traditional sense, you’ll start with nothing on a fresh island, gather materials, craft weapons, build bases, and battle other players for the best loot—which ultimately is guns, armor, ammo, pipe bombs: the lot.
‘Strayed’ on Quest
