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What are some of your favorite multiplayer VR games?
Over the last few years, virtual reality technology has gained traction in a number of industries, including media, entertainment, and tourism. As VR has gained popularity, it has further developed to create stunningly immersive gaming experiences. Keep reading to discover some of the top multiplayer VR games on the market.
The 10 Best Multiplayer VR Games
If you're looking for a multiplayer VR game that is as entertaining as it is visually appealing, try checking out one of these options:
1. No Man's Sky VR (2019)
Explore and discover a virtual universe filled with galaxies and planets that are full of unknown life forms in No Man's Sky, a VR game created and published by Hello Games. With the capability to play with up to 32 players, the No Man's Sky universe is quite literally big enough for you and all of your friends. You can play the VR version of the game on PlayStation 4, XBOX ONE, or on a Windows PC for about $50.
2. Rec Room (2016)
When it comes to free VR games, you can't beat Rec Room. The visuals in this game are colorful and cartoony, which sets you up perfectly for the extremely chill and entertaining recreational room of mini, multiplayer games, including traditional games like Dodgeball, Disc Golf, and Paintball, as well as a few sci-fi and fantasy-themed games. Rec Room was originally released in 2016 for Windows PC, but now it's also available on iOS, Oculus Quest, and PlayStation 4.
3. The Forest VR (2018)
Put your survival skills to the test in The Forest, a first-person game that is teeming with horror, action, and adventure. This VR game by Endnight Games, Ltd. places you in a tropical forest after surviving a plane crash. You can play with up to four players, allowing you to work and fight together against cannibalistic barbarians. Bring your nightmares to life using an HTC Vive or an Oculus Rift for just $20.
4. Arizona Sunshine (2016)
Jaywalkers Interactive and VERTIGO GAMES released this first-person shooter game in 2016, and it still holds up. In this post-apocalyptic VR game, players are dropped in the desert to fight off a zombie outbreak. You can play this zombie apocalypse thriller in single or multiplayer mode on PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Valve Index, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, or HTC Vive. Though prices vary, Arizona Sunshine usually retails for around $40.
5. OrbusVR: Reborn (2017)
Created and published by Orbus Online, LLC. in 2017, OrbusVR: Reborn is available on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. This room-scale virtual reality game places you in a huge fantasy world that offers fun for up to 10 players at a time. Whether you decide to spend your day going on quests full of adventure, or you swap your sword for a fishing pole, you can find hundreds of hours of entertainment on your terms when you purchase this VR game for just $20.
6. Tabletop Simulator (2015)
Bring your favorite board games to the world of VR with Berserk Games' Tabletop Simulator. As simple as it is, TTS is wildly entertaining, allowing you to play and create games with the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive for just $20. Since its release in 2015, this VR game has given friends and strangers countless gaming possibilities, regardless of the distance between them.
7. Star Trek: Bridge Crew (2016)
This action-adventure video game allows you to enter one of sci-fi culture's most famous settings: a U.S.S. starship. Each player adopts a different role on the bridge as you fight space battles and go on missions. First released in 2016 by Ubisoft and Red Storm Entertainment, Star Trek: Bridge Crew is now available on Oculus Quest, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows for about $25. One of the major advantages of this multiplayer VR game is that it allows cross-play, meaning you can include non-VR gamers in the fun.
8. PAYDAY 2: VR (2018)
Embrace your inner villain with PAYDAY 2: VR on Valve Index, Oculus Rift, or HTC Vive. Slap on a mask and suit up for heists, bank robberies, and drive-by's in this four-player, action-packed thriller. Aside from the endless excitement, one of this game's major advantages is the fact that it is a cross-stage VR game, meaning your friends can still join in on the fun from their PC with or without a VR headset.
Though the VR version was released as recently as 2018, it's more basic predecessor entered the market in 2013 thanks to a number of developers, including OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio, Sumo Digital, Starbreeze Studios, and Overkill Software. You get free access to the VR version when you purchase PAYDAY 2 for just $10.
9. Raccoon Lagoon (2019)
A stark contrast from PAYDAY 2, Raccoon Lagoon was released in 2019 and is like if you combined Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, creating the most adorable adventures you can imagine. In this Hidden Path Entertainment VR game, you help some stranded sailors paint, mine, farm, cook, and fish on the island they have made their home. You can enjoy the fun on your own or with a friend on Oculus Rift S or Oculus Quest for just $15.
10. Stormland VR (2019)
Released by Insomniac Games in 2019, Stormland introduces you to a sci-fi world of androids and aliens. You can play the game in single-player mode or discover the ruins that litter this forgotten civilization with a friend on Oculus Rift or Oculus Rift S for $40. Either way, the numerous combat options and features are sure to provide you with endless hours of entertainment.
Best VR Headsets for Gaming
If you want to get the full virtual gaming experience, you need a capable and compatible headset that can connect to your favorite VR games. You can't go wrong with one of these options:
Regardless if you prefer action, sci-fi, or relaxing, low-key games, there is almost certainly a virtual reality game out there that's perfect for you. Next time you're looking for a new VR gaming experience, try one of the suggestions on the list. They aren't called the best for nothing.
