Spooky season is upon us and there's never been a better time to rattle some bones in VR. Here we take a look at some of the best VR horror (and horror-adjacent) games on Quest, PSVR 2, and PC VR.
Most of our top picks below support all three platforms, but you'll see a few notable exclusives that you should consider grabbing this Halloween.
Whatever the case, be sure to bolt the doors, lock the windows, have adult diapers ready, and consider alerting everyone within earshot; Because it's VR horror night!
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners 1 and 2
Whether you choose the original single-player RPG or its sequel (available in cheaper bundles), you'll not only be immersed in knee-deep zombie brutality, but you'll also find random bits and bobs worth digging around for as you craft weapons and supplies to keep you up. with daily armies. The physics-based melee combat against walkers is tense, but as in the TV series, danger lurks in the form of warring groups of people. Shoot, stab, rest and survive another day in this grey, scary world.
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners: Mission – PSVR 2 – Steam
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners – Episode 2: Duty – PSVR 2 – Steam
Arizona Sunshine Remake and Arizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sun It's more than just zombie-killing action in the arid deserts of Arizona. Single-player or co-op play included, Arizona Sun It tones down the post-apocalyptic tone with a little more comedy, offering an episodic narrative that follows the hero (and number two)'s dog as he finds his way through the wasteland. Physics-based melee combat and realistic weapons make for a good time in an immersive zombie raid that's less moody overall.
And if you own the original Arizona Sunshine (2016)You can upgrade to the new version for only $10.
Remake of Arizona Sunshine: Mission – PSVR 2 – Steam
Arizona Sunshine 2: Mission – PSVR 2 – Steam
Room VR: A Dark Matter
Room VR: A Dark Matter Edwardian London is a puzzle that will take you back to 1908. As a detective, you are assigned to investigate the disappearance of a respected Egyptologist; Here you'll explore cryptic locations, examine devices, and uncover an otherworldly discovery that blurs the world. The line between reality and illusion. No jump scares, plenty of puzzles and creepy vibes.
Download from: Mission – PSVR 2 – Steam
Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 1 and 2
No VR horror game list would be complete without it Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted, and now the rest should be on your radar. The jump-care-esque games pit you against a virtual entourage of mechanical enemies and a very cranky power generator that only has enough power to power lights, cameras, and thick steel doors to keep you safe. There are mini-games too, but the real attraction is truly the most disturbing thing in VR.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted: Mission – PSVR 2 – Steam
Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2: Mission – PSVR 2 – Steam
Into the radius
The forbidden 'Radius' area requires courage; It takes courage along with all the tactical gear you can muster as you confront eerie and deadly anomalies in this open-world survival horror adventure. But time and ammunition are precious, so every encounter could mean you're kicked out of Radius before you can unravel the mystery at its core.
Download from: Mission – PSVR 2 – Steam
Resident Evil 4 VR (Mission, PSVR 2)
The nearly 20 year old game is a blast from the past, it could be old tropes and all, but Resident Evil 4 undoubtedly gained a new life truly virtual. Join 'El Gigante', challenge the mindless cult of Spanish peasants and step into the shoes of special agent Leon S. Kennedy on a mission to rescue the US President's daughter.
Notes: we gathered both together Resident Evil 4 versions here: Resident Evil 4 VR for Quest is the improved original with native VR controls and Resident Evil 4 Remake VR mode is exclusive to PSVR 2. If you own both headsets, definitely get them on PSVR 2.
Download from: Mission – PSVR 2 (free VR mod requires download)
Halls of Horror (Quest, PC VR)
Old but gold halls of horror traps you deep within a massive dungeon where you're tasked with exploring, surviving, and finding a way to the surface through the enemy-lined maze. There are no fights, plenty of jump scares, and just a little light to guide you. It's one of those games that's easy to recommend, if only for the underlying shock value it continues to deliver year after year.
Download from: Quest – Steam
Cosmodread
From developer halls of horror 2021 sci-fi horror game is coming cosmodread, which evokes the same horror of its ancestor. Stranded on a dying spaceship full of terrifying cosmic creatures, you must find your way back to the safety of Earth. like halls of horror, You search for resources through procedurally generated room layouts and will likely jump to your death, but this time you have some trusty weapons to use against the darkness.
Download from: Mission – PSVR 2 – Steam
Silent Hunter: Vampire Vault (Quest, PC VR)
Vampire hunters be warned: Mighty sleeping monsters lurk inside increasingly difficult coffins, ready to scare you to death if you breathe the wrong way. Silent Hunter: Vampire Vault Packed with defense mechanisms designed to protect a particularly nasty clan of vampires, it tasks you with cutting tricky cables, removing spikes, and breaking protective barriers with blood magic. For Van Helsing's sake, don't drop anything.
Download from: Quest – Steam
Output 8 VR (Mission, PC VR)
Output 8VR It is a short walking simulator inspired by Japanese underground passages, liminal spaces and the internet cult sensation 'Back Rooms'. Do you see anything out of place? Make sure you turn back if you do this, because you're basically in the Japanese Twilight Zone and you never know when an anomaly might pop up.
Download from: Quest – Steam
Phasmophobia (PC VR, PSVR 2, out October 29)
What kind of bumps are there at night? Ghosts. Reply: Always ghosts In this four-player co-op game, you can take on more than 20 different ghouls with a variety of ghost-finding gear like EMF readers, spirit boxes, thermometers, night vision cameras and CCTV, so your teammate can help direct the action. . Supporting PC in addition to PC VR headsets, you won't have to push hard to get your non-VR-owning friends to join a gaming session this Halloween either. PS5/PSVR 2 and Xbox versions are also coming, so watch out.
Download from: Wishlist on Steam – PSVR 2
Stranger Things VR (Quest)
Stranger Things VR It is a complete mental journey. Make your way through Eleven's inner hellscape as you navigate the real world, which is sometimes less real than it seems. While it can be confusing and some mechanics seem experimental, it's as if Stranger Things VR happily doing its own thing, while still sticking to a back story you already know and love.
Download from: Duty
Noclip VR (Mission)
Internet lore of 'Back Rooms' has spawned a flood of games, but Noclip VR is one of the best (and it's free!), allowing you and online players to explore frontier areas, solve puzzles, and escape what lurks within you. Always stay within earshot of your friends, otherwise they won't hear your screams.
Download from: Duty
Dark Pictures: Switchback VR (PSVR 2)
Like the original PSVR fan favorite Until Dawn: The Flow of Blood, This fast-paced, bumpy on-rails shooter delivers thrills and chills, as well as a good dose of turn-by-turn action. Since it's a PSVR 2 exclusive game, it also uses eye tracking; So don't blink, otherwise enemies may suddenly appear from where you least suspect it. It's shorter than we'd like, but longer than a movie and cheaper than riding a roller coaster.
Download from: PSVR 2
Resident Evil Village (PSVR 2)
Resident Evil 7: Biohazardstep aside. Although Sony hasn't updated the classic horror game for PSVR 2, Deadly Evil Village It's firmly established in its place, offering a complete survival horror adventure in VR. It tells the story a few years after the events. BiohazardYou step into the shoes of Ethan Winters, who must dive into the cult, sinister pits of Romania. I wish there were more things like this. Sony.
Download: PSVR 2 (free VR mod requires download)
Half-Life Alyx (PC VR)
Don't act like you never heard Half-Life: Alyxbecause we know you have. However, if you haven't yet picked up VR's premier horror shooter, you're doing yourself a huge disservice. The quarantined zone is overrun with zombies and tactical bad guys, although the dilapidated (and highly detailed) Eastern Bloc-like world is more than enough to send shivers down your spine. Also this Half life! In VR!
Download from: Steam
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition (PC VR)
Spoilers for careful readers of our horror game recaps: never Negative to recommend Hellblade: Sacrifice of Senau. This frightening action-adventure game is set in the Orkney Islands and dives into Norse-inspired celestial realms, tasking you with battling demons within and without. be careful: Hell Sword It simulates psychosis with ever-changing game geometry and disembodied voices whispering in your ears and criticizing your every move. We (and BAFTA) liked the game so much that we can forgive it for being a third-person experience.
Download from: Steam
Forest (PC VR)
As the sole survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself fighting for survival in a mysterious jungle against a society of cannibal mutants. Build bases, explore the island, and roam around in this 12+ hour horror-survival game. Whether you play alone or in co-op, in VR or on a flat screen; You are definitely not alone.
Download from: Steam
What is your favorite VR horror game and what platform do you play it on? Let us know in the comments below!