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The Best Steam VR Games

Steam is the ultimate gaming hub, with over 3,000 games available and a strong online community. It also has its own virtual reality (VR) headset called Value Index to make the Steam games more immersive. VR has soared in popularity in recent years and it’s not hard to see why.  

With a vast library of engaging content tailored to both newcomers and VR enthusiast alike, there is something for everyone to enjoy. But with so many different types of games on offer it can be difficult knowing where to start. We’ve rounded up some of the best Steam VR games on the market right now, from open worlds to medieval fantasies, to help you get started:

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1. Half-Life: Alyx

Half-Life: Alyx is a virtual reality, first-person shooter game, released in 2020. It is part of the renowned Half-Life game series which quickly become a favourite for its exciting, combative and explorative game play.  

Half-Life: Alyx is designed with VR in mind, which means it makes full use of the medium’s capabilities. Once players place the VR headset on, they assume the role of Alyx Vance as she fights the alien forces that have taken over Earth. This makes for a much more immersive experience, with high-quality graphics and sound effects heightening the sense of realism. Players can expect to solve puzzles and engage with interactive features to make for an enriching and thought-provoking experience. 

2. Boneworks

Boneworks is another first-person shooter game but with a twist – it is entirely physics based. It's unique physics engine makes the game seem even more realistic than your typical VR game. Players can manipulate objects, solve puzzles, and engage in combat with a natural, intuitive feel, which enhances the immersive experience.  

As well as its unique technology, Boneworks is popular due to its clever blend of combat and puzzle-solving challenges. This, coupled with intuitive VR controls, makes actions like climbing, throwing, and using weapons feel like real life. Furthermore, the game has a strong modding community, which means to create or change content using the game itself. As a result, there’s always something new to experience as the user-generated content keeps the game fresh and interesting, which allows you for extended, more involved gameplay.

 

3. The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

The Walking Dead before is a global TV sensation, but did you know it has a VR game? Like the show, the game is set in an apocalyptic world where zombies are running riot and it’s your job to survive. The rich narrative and immersive storytelling bring this fictional world to life, and the VR headset makes you feel like you’ve stepped right onto the set. The gameplay encourages users to explore this new environment while hunting for supplies or uncovering secrets, which further enhances the sense of immersion.

Outside of the narrative there are number of reasons why The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is one of the best Steam VR games. From its high-quality graphics to atmospheric sound effects and physically engaging combat sequences, there is something to capture all imaginations. Just make sure you have enough room around you when playing this game as there will be a lot of arm movements as you fight your half-dead enemies. 

4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is a virtual reality adaptation of the popular open-world game from Bethesda Game Studios. Players are transported to the expansive fantasy world of Skyrim where you will encounter vast landscapes and mystical creatures as you set off on your quest.

The game is not just visually beautiful but thrilling to play. Players can battle enemies, cast spells, and fire arrows, which all make for a thoroughly engaging gameplay. When you are ready for a rest you can simply walk around and explore the vast open world. With hundreds of hours' worth of content there will always be something new for you to discover. From hidden side quests to meeting a variety of non-playable characters, you will always find something new to explore, meaning you can play the game again and again.

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5. Blade and Sorcery

Blade and Sorcery is a VR-first medieval fantasy sandbox game. It focusses on melee, ranged and magic combat, all of which is driven by a unique and realistic physics engine.  

The sandbox structure gives players a greater degree of creativity and freedom over how the game is played. This allows for more experimentation and innovation, which not only makes the game more fun, but challenges the player to think outside the box.

 

 

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PaysafeCard acts as secure and convenient payment method for Steam VR games. It allows users to purchase Steam games without needing a bank account or credit card, especially beneficial for gamers who wish to avoid sharing sensitive financial information online or who do not have access to traditional banking services. 

Users can buy PaysafeCard both online and from several retail locations and use the 16-digit code to add funds to their Steam wallet. By simplifying transactions and enhancing security, PaysafeCard opens the immersive world of Steam VR games to a broader audience. 

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