Best Gear VR Games
Amazing, insane, goofy, immersive, trippy — these are just a few of the adjectives we'd use to describe the virtual-reality experience you get with the Samsung Gear VR. The $99 Gear VR makes you feel like you're physically in an imaginary world. It's a brand-new frontier for gamesthat offers a level of immersion that gamers had previously only experienced in fevered dreams.
If you've ever imagined having the power to move things with your mind or piloting a tricked-out spaceship with just a tilt of your head, then you're in the right place. There's even a multiplayer game, so your friends can join in on the fun.
Here are the best games that the Gear VR and the Oculus store have to offer.
Land's End - ($7.99)
The makers of the critically acclaimed Monument Valley bring their beautiful artwork and penchant for devilishly complicated puzzles to Gear VR in Land's End. Set on a mysterious island, you're on a quest to revive an ancient civilization using the power of your mind (OK, head movements) to manipulate objects throughout the locale to get closer to the end goal. It's challenging, immersive and downright captivating. Headset only
Into the Dead - ($8.99)
It's two parts Temple Run mixed with one part Dead Trigger. Into the Dead takes a ghoulish spin on the popular endless runner. Once the game begins, your job is to stay alive by navigating through the zombie hordes by moving the left analog stick when one of the undead rears its decomposing head. But fear not, power-ups sprinkled throughout the course will provide guns and even a canine companion to help you run to safety relatively unscathed. Gamepad required
MORE: Best Gear VR Apps
Herobound: Spirit Champion - ($9.99)
If you ever wanted to be a goblin, now is your chance. Herobound: First Steps is a third-person dungeon crawler where you play as the chosen warrior of the Spirit of Life on a mission to freefour captured spirits. During the course of your quest, you'll hack and slash through with the help of your trusty Bluetooth controller. While the action is pretty entertaining, we can't get over how cute the majority of the monsters are. Who knew that mini red-eyed skeletons could be so adorable? Gamepad required
Adventure Time: Magic Man's Head Games - ($4.99)
This latest title from Cartoon Network'spopular animated series pits heroes Finn and Jake against Magic Man, a known troublemaker in the Land of Ooo. Players are on a mission to reverse a curse on Tiny, the protagonists' newest friend, in this third-party platformer. You'll run, jump, fight and stretch your way through the colorful world in a 360-degree playground. Gamepad required
Anshar Wars 2 - ($14.99)
If you're looking for fast-paced first-person shooter action experience through the cockpit of a fighter ship in space, then you've come to the right place. The fight against the vicious Nergal continues, and it's up to you to repel wave after wave of enemy ships in Anshar Wars 2. Utilizing a totally hands-free control scheme, players can control their ship by a quick tilt of the head while firing off a myriad of weapons. It's not Star Wars, but we'll definitely take it. Gamepad optional
Drift ($15)
In most first-person shooters, you fire bullets; in Drift, you are the bullet. You zip around a virtual world, avoiding obstacles as you try and reach your target. The game's visuals are colorful and distinct, though you won't have much time to admire the view as you hurtle through space. We've only had a little hands-on time with Drift, but from what we can see, this bullet simulator is on the mark. Headset only
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes - ($9.99)
One of the first multiplayer VR games, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes places you into a room with a procedurally generated time bomb. It's up to your friends in the real world, who can't see the bomb, to give you directions so you can defuse the bomb before time runs out. In a race against time, are your friendships and communication skills strong enough to survive? Headset only
Audio Arena ($4.99)
The rhythm is going to get you in Audio Arena, but not if you get it first. This musical battle game from Soundome Studios puts you in a 360-degree battle zone, with enemy dots appearing on the beat of the music. You wipe them out by swiveling your head to seize power-ups; grabbing those power-ups on the beat boosts your score. All those years of bopping your head along to music are finally going to pay off. Headset only
Arcade (Beta) - Free
Gamers nostalgic for the arcades of the '80 and '90's can scratch that itch in the Oculus Arcade. After choosing among the three partners — Midway, Sega and Namco Bandai — you'll be transported to a virtual arcade complete with old-school cabinets. Classic titles such as Gauntlet, Joust, Streets of Rage, Galaga, Sonic the Hedgehog and Altered Beast are waiting to take you back to the good-old days of 8- and 16-bit graphics. Gamepad required
Dreadhalls - ($4.99)
Gamers looking for a good scare should definitely check out Dreadhalls. In the game, set in a large dungeon, your job is to escape while surviving the myriad of dangers lurking in the dark. But don't worry; developer White Door Games was nice enough to equip you with a small lantern to help you make your way through. You get no weapons, just some lock picks and a small light. Yeah, good luck with that. Gamepad required
VR Karts: Sprint - ($4.99)
If you're a fan of Mario Kart, you'll enjoy VR Karts: Sprint. Similar to the Nintendo title, you can race down several tracks collecting power-ups and unleashing havoc on your opponents. But thanks to the immersive first-person perspective, levying an attack and roaring into first place is a bit more personal and so much more satisfying. Be warned: The rapid motion of navigating the track can make some drivers a little queasy, earning VR Karts its "comfortable for some" rating. Gamepad required
Bazaar - ($9.99)
For all those times you wanted to ride Carpet from Disney's Aladdin, there's Bazaar. Tasked with collecting stolen relics, you'll be navigating a magic carpet with your eyes. And if you get lost, just look to the skies and plot your course using the constellations. And if that wasn't cool enough, you'll be traipsing through a pastel-colored labyrinth, all while avoiding various booby traps, sea cobras and crocodiles. Headset only
Amazing, insane, goofy, immersive, trippy — these are just a few of the adjectives we'd use to describe the virtual-reality experience you get with the Samsung Gear VR. The $99 Gear VR makes you feel like you're physically in an imaginary world. It's a brand-new frontier for gamesthat offers a level of immersion that gamers had previously only experienced in fevered dreams.
If you've ever imagined having the power to move things with your mind or piloting a tricked-out spaceship with just a tilt of your head, then you're in the right place. There's even a multiplayer game, so your friends can join in on the fun.
Here are the best games that the Gear VR and the Oculus store have to offer.
Land's End - ($7.99)
The makers of the critically acclaimed Monument Valley bring their beautiful artwork and penchant for devilishly complicated puzzles to Gear VR in Land's End. Set on a mysterious island, you're on a quest to revive an ancient civilization using the power of your mind (OK, head movements) to manipulate objects throughout the locale to get closer to the end goal. It's challenging, immersive and downright captivating. Headset only
Into the Dead - ($8.99)
It's two parts Temple Run mixed with one part Dead Trigger. Into the Dead takes a ghoulish spin on the popular endless runner. Once the game begins, your job is to stay alive by navigating through the zombie hordes by moving the left analog stick when one of the undead rears its decomposing head. But fear not, power-ups sprinkled throughout the course will provide guns and even a canine companion to help you run to safety relatively unscathed. Gamepad required
MORE: Best Gear VR Apps
Herobound: Spirit Champion - ($9.99)
If you ever wanted to be a goblin, now is your chance. Herobound: First Steps is a third-person dungeon crawler where you play as the chosen warrior of the Spirit of Life on a mission to freefour captured spirits. During the course of your quest, you'll hack and slash through with the help of your trusty Bluetooth controller. While the action is pretty entertaining, we can't get over how cute the majority of the monsters are. Who knew that mini red-eyed skeletons could be so adorable? Gamepad required
Adventure Time: Magic Man's Head Games - ($4.99)
This latest title from Cartoon Network'spopular animated series pits heroes Finn and Jake against Magic Man, a known troublemaker in the Land of Ooo. Players are on a mission to reverse a curse on Tiny, the protagonists' newest friend, in this third-party platformer. You'll run, jump, fight and stretch your way through the colorful world in a 360-degree playground. Gamepad required
Anshar Wars 2 - ($14.99)
If you're looking for fast-paced first-person shooter action experience through the cockpit of a fighter ship in space, then you've come to the right place. The fight against the vicious Nergal continues, and it's up to you to repel wave after wave of enemy ships in Anshar Wars 2. Utilizing a totally hands-free control scheme, players can control their ship by a quick tilt of the head while firing off a myriad of weapons. It's not Star Wars, but we'll definitely take it. Gamepad optional
Drift ($15)
In most first-person shooters, you fire bullets; in Drift, you are the bullet. You zip around a virtual world, avoiding obstacles as you try and reach your target. The game's visuals are colorful and distinct, though you won't have much time to admire the view as you hurtle through space. We've only had a little hands-on time with Drift, but from what we can see, this bullet simulator is on the mark. Headset only
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes - ($9.99)
One of the first multiplayer VR games, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes places you into a room with a procedurally generated time bomb. It's up to your friends in the real world, who can't see the bomb, to give you directions so you can defuse the bomb before time runs out. In a race against time, are your friendships and communication skills strong enough to survive? Headset only
Audio Arena ($4.99)
The rhythm is going to get you in Audio Arena, but not if you get it first. This musical battle game from Soundome Studios puts you in a 360-degree battle zone, with enemy dots appearing on the beat of the music. You wipe them out by swiveling your head to seize power-ups; grabbing those power-ups on the beat boosts your score. All those years of bopping your head along to music are finally going to pay off. Headset only
Arcade (Beta) - Free
Gamers nostalgic for the arcades of the '80 and '90's can scratch that itch in the Oculus Arcade. After choosing among the three partners — Midway, Sega and Namco Bandai — you'll be transported to a virtual arcade complete with old-school cabinets. Classic titles such as Gauntlet, Joust, Streets of Rage, Galaga, Sonic the Hedgehog and Altered Beast are waiting to take you back to the good-old days of 8- and 16-bit graphics. Gamepad required
Dreadhalls - ($4.99)
Gamers looking for a good scare should definitely check out Dreadhalls. In the game, set in a large dungeon, your job is to escape while surviving the myriad of dangers lurking in the dark. But don't worry; developer White Door Games was nice enough to equip you with a small lantern to help you make your way through. You get no weapons, just some lock picks and a small light. Yeah, good luck with that. Gamepad required
VR Karts: Sprint - ($4.99)
If you're a fan of Mario Kart, you'll enjoy VR Karts: Sprint. Similar to the Nintendo title, you can race down several tracks collecting power-ups and unleashing havoc on your opponents. But thanks to the immersive first-person perspective, levying an attack and roaring into first place is a bit more personal and so much more satisfying. Be warned: The rapid motion of navigating the track can make some drivers a little queasy, earning VR Karts its "comfortable for some" rating. Gamepad required
Bazaar - ($9.99)
For all those times you wanted to ride Carpet from Disney's Aladdin, there's Bazaar. Tasked with collecting stolen relics, you'll be navigating a magic carpet with your eyes. And if you get lost, just look to the skies and plot your course using the constellations. And if that wasn't cool enough, you'll be traipsing through a pastel-colored labyrinth, all while avoiding various booby traps, sea cobras and crocodiles. Headset only
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