Hello everyone!
Cas here, and we have a lot of exciting VR games coming out this year.
So here are 20 games that we are really looking forward to for all major VR headsets.
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Number 1.
Ironlights
Ironlights is a VR fighting game with single-player modes and online multiplayer.
The game focuses on dueling action with melee combat, where you cannot just hack-and-slash
your way to victory.
You have to master the weapons and skills as well as anticipate what your opponent is
doing.
All weapons are physics-based, and as you attack your opponent, time slows down, so
you have to move your body like you're in slow-motion.
The devs try to make the combat an intricate and skillful experience with these game mechanics
along with some others.
I've tried a demo out of this game, and I'm excited.
The combat feels satisfying and unlike anything else I've experienced before.
Number 2.
Half Life: Alyx
Of course, this list cannot miss Half-Life: Alyx, which is set to release on March 23rd.
This is probably the highest anticipated game of this year as this is Valve's VR return
to the Half-Life series.
This game is set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2.
You play as Alyx Vance, an important character in the human resistance against the rule of
a cruel alien race known as the Combine.
Valve recently released some gameplay videos and it all looks amazing.
You can pre-order Half-Life: Alyx for a 10% discount at the time of making this video.
If you already own or purchase a Valve Index VR headset or the Index controllers, you'll
get the game for free.
Number 3.
Lies Beneath
Lies Beneath is a survival horror game by Drifter Entertainment.
In this game, you'll find yourself in a mysterious mid-20th century Alaska.
The developers said in an interview that they love how the creepy mood settings in games
like Silent Hill or Resident Evil are accompanied by terrifying action sequences that challenge
and surprise you over and over.
So the gameplay takes inspiration from this.
Horror comics and manga inspire the art style.
I think this combination looks impressive in the trailer.
We know these developers from Gunheart and the Oculus Quest port of Robo Recall.
So knowing what these developers are capable of makes us highly anticipate this game.
Number 4.
Vertigo 2
Vertigo 2 is a single-player adventure game.
The first Vertigo game released in 2016 and was received well.
This 2nd installment is set in a bizarre alien world, and you are looking for your way home.
The game consists of a branching story, crazy alien figures, sci-fi guns, and lots of action.
Zach, the developer behind this game, is a former Valve employee and has worked on games
like The Lab and Moondust.
I recommend checking out the free demo that's available right now on Steam if you like what
you see on this trailer.
Number 5.
Ubisoft's next VR game
Ubisoft has posted several job listings for an unannounced triple A (AAA) VR project.
This will be based on one of Ubisoft's greatest IP's.
So this could be Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell, or Ghost Recon.
We don't know much yet, but it is good news that Ubisoft is still going for VR.
We really hope it'll be Assassin's Creed as we love those games.
But let me know what you are hoping for in the comments below.
Number 6.
Marvel's Iron man VR
Marvel's official Iron Man VR game will be out this year on May 15!
This is an action-adventure game where you suit up in Tony Stark's suit to use its abilities.
The developers promise action-packed battles against one of Iron Man's greatest foes Ghost,
a hacker and anti-corporate activist who repurposes old Stark Industries weapons, and she wants
to overthrow Stark's empire.
The game will be released exclusively for PlayStation VR and requires you to have the
Move controllers.
Number 7.
Zenith
Zenith is an upcoming MMORPG inspired by JRPGs and Anime.
The gameplay will consist of most things you usually see in MMOs.
Crafting, player settlements, guilds, parties, raids, and world events, for example.
The developer's ambition is to allow cross-play across most major PC VR headsets, the Oculus
Quest, and even desktop PC players.
Something unique about Zenith is that the desktop gaming experience will feature a different
playstyle and a different class than VR players.
I guess this is to make it a little more fair.
The developers promise a lot though, which you can read about on their Kickstarter.
I wouldn't have believed that they could do this as a small team with their modest goal
of twenty-five thousand dollars.
However, they received 10 times more.
So with that many backers, I am optimistic.
Number 8.
Cosmophobia
Cosmophobia is a survival horror roguelike.
You are trapped in a procedurally-generated spaceship filled with horrors.
You have to search for resources to craft weapons and equipment to deal with both enemies
and hazards.
Hopefully, you can find your way home.
Cosmophobia is by the developers White Door Games, they are the studio behind Dreadhalls,
which is another scary experience.
So I bet these developer will know how to frighten you by now!
Number 9.
Undead Citadel
Undead Citadel is a medieval adventure game where you'll go against hundreds of fast-moving
Undeads.
Over 60 melee and ranged weapons will be at your disposal and also potions that can freeze
or slow the time.
The trailer shows fights that look absolutely awesome because of its physics-based approach
with a high level of graphical detail.
Especially the kill animations look polished, and the combination of slow-motion with the
kills look absolutely epic.
Most combat simulators like this one usually focus on combat with only a sandbox mode,
but Undead Citadel will have multiple game modes, including a story mode.
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Number 10.
Ven VR Adventure
Ven VR Adventure is a single-player VR platformer.
In an unknown magical world, you'll team up with a cute little fox called Ven.
Well, at least I think he's a fox.
But together, you have to help save his planet from destruction.
It's a world full of machines and enemies, traps, and dangers.
Luckily, Ven looks very skilled with his two blades.
This game looks like a mix of Moss and Astrobot.
Judging from the trailers, I cannot see if the player can interact with the environment
too.
But I do hope so as I think that is the strong point of a platformer in VR.
Nevertheless, I am looking forward to checking out this game.
Number 11.
Crunch Element: VR Infiltration
Crunch Element is an action rogue-like about infiltrating and destroying compounds using
physics-based explosives.
The game features procedurally generated levels.
And before you head in, you can plan your raid by choosing the weapons that fit your
play style.
Carrying out your mission succesfully will earn you gear to use for later.
The developers reached their funding goal on Kickstarter in January.
Early Access launch is now set to release in March on SteamVR first but Quest support
is planned as well.
Number 12.
Low-Fi
Low-Fi is a massive open-world adventure with action elements.
This game is set in a cyberpunk world where most of the population now lives in a VR simulation.
"Low-Fi" is the street term for people who cannot merge with that simulation.
You are a Low-Fi too, and you work as a police officer that has been transferred to a crime-ridden
section.
It is up to you what you want to do as the game will be completely non-linear, and there
is a lot to do.
I recommend reading about it on their Kickstarter, where the devs nearly doubled their funding
goal.
With a game as big as this one, it's encouraging to know that the devs have experience with
a similarly-themed game called TECHNOLUST that was released in 2016.
We tried it and thought it was pretty cool.
So yes, with Low-Fi's intriguing gameplay plus the beautiful atmosphere that we've seen
so far, makes us very excited for this title.
Number 13.
Yoren
Yoren is a VR magic game that allows you to cast spells by drawing rune gestures.
It is set in a medieval world filled with dungeons and mythical creatures.
You explore to collect crafting ingredients for potions and runes for new elemental magic
spells to become the strongest mage of Yoren.
I've tried a demo of this game, and while it was very early, I am enjoying the magic
casting mechanics so far.
You have to memorize the runes you find, and when you cast your spells, the animations
makes it feel great.
As someone who loves magic in VR, I am looking forward to this game.
Number 14.
Automobilista 2
Automobilista 2 is an advanced racing simulator with beautiful graphics, high-profile cars,
and tracks with dynamic track conditions.
It is a comprehensive simulation of the Brazilian motorsports scene and is set to release this
year with VR support.
It is, however, unknown, which headsets will be supported so far.
I am not much of a racing simulator type myself, but I might just give this a try as it looks
very beautiful.
Number 15.
Medal of Honor: Above And Beyond
Medal of Honor: Above And Beyond is Respawn Entertainment's triple-A VR shooter.
You might know these developers from the games Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Apex Legends.
Medal of Honor is set in World War II and will put you right in the battle.
I tried a demo of this game during OC6, and I was able to try out different weapons, like
handguns, grenades, and rifles with scopes.
It's been a while, but I remember the weapon mechanics feeling realistic and the game overall
polished.
I think this is going to be an excellent game for anyone into VR shooters.
Number 16.
Lonn
Lonn is a story-driven action-adventure game set in a cyberpunk world.
Yes, again!
This game looks like a mix of Low-Fi, the game we mentioned before in this list, and
Boneworks as Lonn also has a lot of physics-based interactions, puzzles, and exploration.
Based on the trailer, it looks like there will be a lot of melee and sword combat too.
You can also use telekinesis, which looks quite similar to using The Force in Star Wars.
The game looks beautiful to me, and the interactions seem fun.
I'm curious to hearing more.
Number 17.
The Room VR: A Dark Matter
The Room VR is an atmospheric puzzle game where you investigate the disappearance of
an esteemed Egyptologist.
You'll explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets, and uncover otherworldly
magical discoveries.
This game has already been previewed by press, where most say that the devs have raised the
bar for VR puzzle games.
Number 18.
Down The Rabbit Hole
Down The Rabbit Hole is a third-person puzzle game set in Wonderland before Alice's arrival.
You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets,
and making choices about the story along the way.
You'll also meet iconic characters like the Cheshire Cat or the Hookah Smoking Caterpillar.
I played a demo of this game last year, and I've enjoyed it.
The game has a unique and beautiful way to guide you in the Rabbit's Hole, and the switches
between first-person puzzles to third-person gameplay is something I always enjoy in VR.
Number 19.
Pixel Ripped 1995
Pixel Ripped 1995 is an action-adventure VR game that's a homage to retro games from the
1990s, including action RPGs, brawlers, 2D and 3D platformers, space shooters and racing
games.
Pixel Ripped uniquely transfers you from 3D worlds to 2D worlds, which means you're basically
playing games inside a game.
The predecessor Pixel Ripped 1989 was terrific, and we've also tried a demo of 1995, and we
feel this title is going to be on par with the last one.
But maybe even better.
If you are from those times, you will definitely get a nostalgic feeling.
Number 20.
Panther VR
Panther VR is a stealth action game where you are a master thief recruited by an international
secret organization.
This guild gives you contracts like stealing top-secret prototypes or ancient artifacts.
The game is about planning out your heist, choosing the appropriate weapons and gadgets,
and infiltrating the location.
You can play how you want, stealthily, or gun blazing.
I've tried a demo of this game, and fun interactions are things like using random items to hit
a guard behind the head and then dragging his body away.
Or hiding behind a locker until the guard passes.
These mechanics remind me of Metal Gear Solid.
So those were the 20 first games that we are the most excited for this year.
I know there are more exciting games coming out this year but I will cover that in a next
video.
But do let me know what VR game you are most excited for in the comments below.
I’m curious to know, but don’t just say Half Life: Alyx because I know everyone’s
excited for Half Life: Alyx.
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