Good day fellow VR enthusiasts.
The Valve Index has been out for a while now and more and more VR developers are adding
full support.
What do I mean by full support?
Well, a game that works with the headset and has an implementation for the Index Controllers
with at least finger tracking and the right button for grabbing.
So I went out… or actually in Virtual Reality to test out several games to compile this
list.
So here are my 10 favorite VR titles that feel really good with the Index Controllers so
far!
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And now let’s dive in.
Number 1.
Vacation Simulator Brought to you by Owlchemy Labs, the devs
of Job Simulator and Rick and Morty VR comes another whimsical VR game.
Vacation Simulator is a funny adventure game in a bright and colorful environment.
The name says it already, you are on vacation and there are multiple areas that you can
go to like the forest, a beach or a mountain.
Then over there, you can do a variety of random tasks for other vacation-goers.
This can be anything!
From helping out a freezing friend to barbequing to challenging puzzles.
You’ll be rewarded with memories if you do them successfully.
And with those, you can unlock more places to go.
What makes this game fun with the Index Controllers is that almost anything is interactive.
It’s a lot of fun, especially with the natural input of the Index Controllers.
I mean.. sometimes you just want to flip the bird at one of those annoying vacation-goers.
I mean, come on…
I know you want to 😉
Number 2.
Disassembly VR A game I found out about not long ago and
not usually a game I would enjoy playing.
BUT having tried it with the Valve Index Controllers, I have to say; I was into it for quite a while.
In Disassembly VR, you … disassemble!
Yes... since when have these game titles become so descriptive 😉
You can pick a wide variety of items to take apart from a cabinet, to a desktop PC, to
a helicopter or an airplane.
When you make your choice, you are transported to an environment with that item in there,
and with several tools at your disposal, like a crowbar or a screwdriver, you can disassemble
everything.
Take it all apart.
Further in the game, you can even destroy things with weapons that you unlock.
It is oddly satisfying.
The game has natural object handling with realistic hand and finger physics, and the
Valve Index Controllers work great with it.
There’s even a plier that makes use of the pressure sensitivity of the controllers — something
many developers have not implemented yet.
Be aware that Disassembly VR does feel more like a big tech demo than a full game though.
It is worth checking out if you are looking for something in the therapeutic genre.
If you are into action or a story, then it might not be for you.
Number 3.
Blade And Sorcery Blade and Sorcery is a sandbox game with one
of the most impressive combat mechanics in VR.
It is set in a medieval fantasy world where you are fighting archers, lightning mages
and a variation of melee enemies.
There are several medieval weapons at your disposal from swords to spears and bows.
You can also use magic like lightning from the palm of your hands.
There isn’t much of a story in this game; however, what will awe you in this game are
its realistic physics.
Wield a two-handed sword, and you will feel how heavy it is comparing it to a knife.
Each enemy is dictated by fine hitboxes too, making the game impressively realistic, but
be aware, also violent.
You can tell how much time went into the game’s physics and using the Valve Index Controllers
makes everything you do with your hands even more immersive.
We have reviewed this game before; I’ll link it down below in case you are interested.
Number 4.
COMPOUND COMPOUND is a fantastic retro looking VR game.
Even with its retro look, it is a blast being in this game; it just feels like you’ve
entered a Super Nintendo game.
COMPOUND is a randomized, rogue-lite shooter.
This means that every time you enter the map, it will be slightly different.
It’s like a dungeon crawler with guns, and it’s up to your skills see how long you
can last.
This game is fun; especially, if you are into retro games, you’ll know that retro games
are known for being challenging.
This game stays true to that and can be very tough.
COMPOUND works with the Index Controllers, and it feels great.
We are so impressed that this game is a passion project of just one developer.
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Number 5.
Space Junkies Space Junkies is a competitive multiplayer
space shooter.
It’s like any other competitive shooter out there, join a lobby, wait for people to
join in, and then get ready for either a two versus two or a one versus one battle.
When you start your match, you have to find a weapon which are spawned around the map.
There is a variation of futuristic weapons to find.
You’ll also find armor and hearts, and it’s up to you to use everything around you as
a strategy to gain an advantage over others.
Space Junkies is a fast-paced action game in space, but done well to make it comfortable
to play.
The Valve Index Controllers is especially fun in multiplayer since you can make more
hand gestures to sign to a friend or enemy.
Many people are surprised at some of the hand gestures you can make.
I really hope every multiplayer game will add support for these controllers!
Number 6.
Vertigo 2 So Vertigo 2 has not been released yet.
However, a free demo of the game has!
And it is a promising one.
Vertigo 2 is a Half-Life and Portal inspired game, and when you play the demo, you’ll
recognize it immediately.
You are in a strange science fiction facility, and there has been a breakout.
Using an array of alien weaponry, you will have to fight through it.
In this demo, it feels like it will become a full single-player campaign designed for
VR.
It also feels made for the Valve Index controllers.
So far, I can’t wait for this game to come out and I definitely recommend you to try
the free demo on Steam if you haven’t yet.
Number 7.
Pavlov Pavlov is a competitive first-person shooter
with realistic weapon handling.
There are a couple of competitive game modes like Search and Destroy and some casual fast-paced
game modes.
You can play solo against bots too for practice.
This game is a very polished shooter and loved by many in the community.
If you are into these kinds of games and just recently got the Valve Index, I recommend
checking it out since the game now has full Index Controller support.
It feels great holding a weapon by grabbing the Index controller handle.
It feels more realistic that way.
Plus being able to make hand gestures to your teammates now is especially fun, and it could
allow you to secretly hand sign at your teammate for a surprise attack.
These controllers are a great addition for multiplayer games like Pavlov.
Number 8.
Cosmic Trip Something different in this list is Cosmic
Trip.
One of the first real-time strategy game Chary and I tried in VR, and they added full Index
Controller support too!
This game isn’t a traditional top-down RTS game.
Instead you are right in the action and you are standing in the map in first-person where
you build useful items with your own hands.
Ok, ok, ok…
With the help of robots.
Your goal is to conquer another’s alien base while protecting yours.
Most standard RTS elements are in this game, resource gathering, weapons, upgrades...
What’s different is that this game is built for VR, so everything you build is done by
fast menu switching using your hands and arms and memorizing where everything is.
It can get pretty frantic, but that adds to the excitement too.
This game could be challenging to learn at first, but once mastered, it is a ton of fun.
Number 9.
A Township Tale I’ve mentioned this game a couple of times
before for the Index Controllers, and it stays in my top list for now.
A Township Tale is a free to play open-world RPG.
It has done so many interactions right.
For example, you can grab an item from almost any spot like you would in real life.
Many VR games do not allow you to, and it’s a detail I appreciate.
In this game, you’ll find yourself gathering, crafting, and exploring for many hours to
come.
Yes, you will be doing a lot of grabbing, dropping, and throwing things around which
is a great match for the Index Controllers as these controllers make it feel more realistic
and natural.
I can’t believe that A Township Tale is a free to play game since it seems like such
a huge project.
If you like role-playing games, then you should definitely give this game a chance.
Number 10.
VR Chat Many of you have asked if the Valve Index
Controllers work with VR Chat.
Well, it did not work until recently.
I have just tested it out, and you will get full individual finger tracking now and grabbing
items by squeezing the handle.
It’s fun!
Check it out if you got the Index Controllers and are looking to socialize with others around
the world.
Wait!
We are not done yet.
I have two more honorable mentions that are free, and you should absolutely try out if
you haven’t yet.
They are Moondust: Knuckles Tech Demos and Aperture Hand Labs
These are two tech demos made for the Valve Index Controllers that showcases what these
controllers are capable of.
If you are a VR veteran, you’ll probably already know these though.
All right!
Which game in this list is your favorite and are you going to buy straight away to play?
And is there a game missing that should be in this top list? Let us know in the comments below!
As well as let us know if there is a game that you'd like us to test out with the Index Controllers.
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