Ah where to start?! I got my first VR headset about 7 or 8 months ago and recently upgraded to the Pico 4 to use exclusively with PCVR.
I’ve been completely taken back by VR and the games that are already out there, it’s only gonna get better and better from here (hopefully).
As for games to suggest, it really depends what you’re into. You’ve mentioned beatsaber, so some music / rythm based games i’d recommend would be:
Pistol Whip - a rail shooter rythm game where you shoot enemies to the beat of the music! you can get all funky with it and dance as you do it. Whatever floats your boat!
Against - Another rythm shooting game similar to Pistol Whip except this is more on the grungey metal side I think. Looks really cool. Haven’t played it myself.
Ragnarock - another rythm game but you’re a viking drummer. I guess it’s nordic guitar hero where you’re on a long boat beating those war drums!
Maestro VR - Possibly my favourite music game as it lets you conduct epic classical pieces of music!
Rez Infinite - You might already know of Rez but this is the latest version with both standard desktop and VR compatability. I love it because of how trippy it is.
Tetris Effect - Another desktop and VR game with some pretty killer music or so I’ve heard.
I really enjoy immersive stuff that takes full advantage of the motion controls. I’ll provide Steam links ot the games below. Some of my personal favourites are:
The Break In - Really hilarious robbery game where you can play solo or with 3 other people. You can climb almost anything and steal almost anything. You choose a property and then it’s up to you how you steal the stuff. Love the freedom it gives you.
Blade & Sorcery - Probably the best melee VR game I’ve played. Also one of the biggest VR modding scenes. I used it to mod Star Wars content into my game and do stuff like this lmao
BoneWorks / BoneLabs - Both really fun physics games with good campaigns and a focus on sandbox stuff and modding. It’s the Garrys Mod of VR I guess. BoneLabs, the most recent game has had a lot of backlash due to lack of support though. I really enjoyed it though.
Ghost of Tabor - Probably the most realistic gun based game I’ve played in VR. It’s a realistic extraction looter shooter with about 12 players in each game. I never kill anyone though, I just play with the guns and try and make friends lol. Worth it just for that!
Cook Out - Fun cooking challenge game where you make orders to a time limit and play with 3 other chefs. There’s also Cooking simulator VR if you want a sandbox experience instead.
Drunkn Bar Fight - Goofy melee physics game where you start fights in bars and have to use objects to defeat other drunkards. Or just flink your fists around, that works too.
Garden Of The Sea - Relaxing animal crossing type affair where you craft and maintain an island with a focus on gardening! Really like this game.
A Fishermans Tale - Fun and unique puzzle game which plays on the idea of perspective. Tons of other good VR puzzle games on steam to choose from if puzzle games are your thing.
Pixel Ripped - Celebration of retro handheld gaming and the retro aesthetic in general. There’s 3 games now in the series and they have you play as a school girl whos playing a gameboy type handheld during class. Fun mix of classic 2d platforming and 4th wall breaking VR moments! I think it’s all done sitting down too which is good if mobility is an issue.
SuperFly - A superhero wet dream. You can pick from about 10 powers and fly around the city doing missions. Felt really cool web swining to a roof and then jumping off.
Super Hot VR - Time moves when you move and you have to eliminate the enemies before they eliminate you. Get your matrix hat on!
Vertigo 2 - Charming action adventure game with some reall unique and weird moments. Gave me a lot of Half life vibes and I think it was a big inspiration for them.
Wanderer - Haven’t played much of this but its a really immersive narrative puzzle game
Hotel R ‘N’ R - On my wishlist. You smash up various rooms with different things in them to earn money and buy more equipment. Basically smashy smashy time. There’s a free demo if you want to try it.
REQUISITION VR - Zombie wave based game with a big emphasis on crafting. The crafting is also really physical too, you tape stuff together to make cool weapons. Looks unique but zombies scare me quite a bit lol
Davigo - A unique game which pits PC vs VR users. I think the VR user is sort of a god like character that sits above the map and the PC player has to try and launch themselves up to hit the VR player. Looks really interesting.
Waltz of the Wizard - You’re a wizard!
Iron Rebellion - Mech game if you like that kinda stuff!
vrkshop - wood working workshop sandbox game where you can practice your carpentry skills. Lot of potential!
Anyway, sorry for such a long list. I’m sure i’ve missed a lot. Something that’s really important is to make sure you check how old the games are. I’ve bought a few in the past that were built for 2015 tech and the control schemes just do not translate well at all. Luckily steam has always given me a refund in the past for such cases. Most games built 2018 onwards should be fine.
Another tip is to check the bundle websites like Humble Bundle and Fanatical! Most of my VR collection comes from Humble Bundle, They’ve had 2 or 3 VR bundles recently though so not sure when the next one will be. Hope you enjoy your VR adventure!
