While the sci-fi genre has been overused at this point, some developers still manage to wow people with their amazing games. Some examples include Half-Life, Bioshock, Mass Effect, etc. Luckily, some of these amazing sci-fi games are also available in virtual reality. Meta Quest 2 has a good variety of complete must-play titles for anyone who owns the headset.
Let's look at some of these games and how they truly make the oversaturated sci-fi genre extremely engaging. For the sake of looking at the best of best titles, we'll also include Quest 2 Steam VR-compatible games.
10/10 Red Matter
Red Matter is a game set in space in a dystopian world where a cold war occurs. In the game, players will assume control of an astronaut who is on a mission on Saturn's moon, Rhea. Players will have to unravel the mystery and understand the shady top-secret research project that's happened in a facility they are exploring.
This game offers polished gameplay on top of a high-detail brutalist environment, making it one of the best-looking sci-fi games on virtual reality. Another thing that makes Red Matter great is that it works standalone on Quest 2.
9/10 Time Stall
Time Stall is a unique sci-fi title that is exclusive to Meta Quest 2. In the game, players have to serve alongside a team of robots and protect the ship using a time-bending protocol named Time Stall. This game is one of the most comfortable ones on the list, which only improves due to its room-scale support.
The game is physics-based and requires players to think creatively while solving the puzzles in front of them. Time Stall also has a great art style that works flawlessly smooth on Quest 2's powerful hardware.
8/10 Sairento VR: Untethered
Sairento VR is one of the most fun games on the list, and it is all thanks to its amazing action-oriented gameplay. In this game, players assume control of a cyber ninja who can do many things in the given environment, including quadruple jumps, wall runs, power slides, and backflips.
If that isn't enough, players can also use multiple weapons such as "katanas, firearms, bows, throwing glaives, shurikens, kunai, and more." Sairento VR: Untethered is a must-play for anyone who's either looking for an action game or a sci-fi title.
7/10 Vader Immortal: Episode I
The world of Star Wars fits the realm of virtual reality with perfection. As expected, Vader Immortal doesn't disappoint when it comes to encapsulating players in the Star Wars lore. Vader Immortal and its episodes are PSVR and Oculus titles that are all about uncovering an ancient mystery.
Players will feel like a true Jedi in the game as they swordfight their way through enemies and deflect their shots by perfectly timing the lightsaber. Vader Immortal is a story-based game that is currently sitting at a $37 price tag for all its episodes.
6/10 Republique VR
Based on the official page information, Republique VR is made by some of the same devs who have worked on games such as Metal Gear Solid, Halo, and FEAR. This game is an action-stealth sci-fi title set in an advanced world.
It requires players to uncover the story-rich mystery as they hide around in the thrilling and topical perils of government surveillance. This game takes a lot from titles such as Metal Gear Solid but still manages to be something of its own. The game originally came out in 2020, making it a relatively new sci-fi game on Quest 2.
5/10 Virtual Virtual Reality
Virtual Virtual Reality is a sci-fi adventure game and is also an indie title. It's like Inception, where players witness the virtual reality within a virtual reality. As the name suggests, this game is a funny title, but it is also story rich and full of unique locations.
The goal here is simple. Players have to live extraordinary dreams in a world that's controlled by artificial intelligence. In Virtual Virtual Reality, players will witness stories from common locations to unique ones. For now, this game is available both on Quest 2 and PC VR.
4/10 Robo Recall: Unplugged
This Oculus Quest and Windows title is a complete sci-fi shooting experience that works exceptionally well from standing or sitting positions. Robo Recall: Unplugged allows players to shoot a legion of homicidal robots and stop the uprising.
This game is full of action, customization, and various unlocks that keep players hooked for a long time. Robo Recall: Unplugged is a standalone version of the Oculus Rift classic that came out in 2017. Players can enjoy the unplugged version as it works fairly similarly to the PC one. But if not, they can use a Link cable to enjoy the original on their Quest 2.
3/10 Space Pirate Trainer DX
Space Pirate Trainer DX is the Quest 2 version of 2017's title with the same name. It's a first-person shooter with a heavy emphasis on hiding, shielding, and shooting that all takes place in a space somewhere in a sci-fi world.
Players who love the good old arcade cabinets will appreciate how Space Pirate Trainermixes nostalgia with virtual reality. In-game, players will fight off hordes of droids by using various gadgets and weapons. With an arena & versus mode, Space Pirate Trainer DX is for anyone who wants to play a good shooter on Meta Quest 2.
2/10 Death Horizon: Reloaded
Death Horizon: Reloaded is a sci-fi zombie game set in an abandoned research station named Horizon. Players will assume control of a protagonist trying to survive and battle undead using various weapons.
The game offers a lot of things that make a zombie game great, including good graphics, lots of blood and guts, and the ability to dual-wield guns. The game also allows players to climb up stuff like pipes or ladders or jump off bars or ropes. It is a great game both in single-player and especially in co-op.
1/10 Half-Life: Alyx
Lastly, Half-Life: Alyx isn't the third main game everyone expected, but it is a great one nonetheless. With "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, this Half-Life does everything that made the old ones great and expands on that formula in virtual reality.
Half-Life: Alyx is a must-experience sci-fi title for anyone who owns a VR headset, especially due to its extremely well-crafted gameplay mechanics and super fun controls. Compared to other games, Half-Life: Alyx is a bit on the expensive side, but its story-rich gameplay and action-oriented physics make it completely worth it.
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