Quest 3S launches on October 15th, letting you dive into some of the best free games and experiences out there on the cheap, as well as a ton of paid Quest content built up over the years. Whether you’re into active games, puzzles, or just want to slice or shoot the ever-living crap out of something, we’re here to help you settle into your new headset with a few games that should keep you playing for hundreds of hours yet to come.
Note: This list includes only Quest-native games. Don’t forget that you can also play PC games with Quest Link, Air Link, or Valve’s Steam Link, and of course a VR-ready PC. Find out if your PC is ready for Link.
This list is a great starting point if you’re looking to burn pretty close to a single Benjamin, with each genre section featuring some tried-and-true games for cardio freaks, shooter fans, puzzle nerds, fantasy swordplay geeks, and much more. Click through each category, or pick and mix using the legend below:
Multiplayer Shooting Madness
Zero Caliber 2 – $28
While Zero Caliber 2 packs in an eight-hour single player campaign, not only can you play in four-player co-op, but also classic multiplayer game modes with up to 10 players. It looks (and plays) amazing on Quest 3.
Pavlov Shack – $20
After a long stint in free early access, Pavlov Shack brings a torrent of awesome features, making it truly worthy of its $20 price tag. Including 65 realistic weapons, you can team up in a 5v5 match of classic Search and Destroy, uncover traitors in a casual murder mystery, monster hunt in an asymmetrical 1 vs. 9 game mode. Operate vehicles in a 4v4 WWII match to defend Stalingrad, and hundreds of community made mods.
Breachers – $30
In Breachers, you plan your assault or orchestrate your defense as a team through intense close-quarters combat. Whether you play as an enforcer or a revolter, master your nifty gadgetry, customize your powerful weaponry and beat your opponents in stunning environments. Intuitive to grasp. Endlessly playable. Basically Counter-Strike.
Ghosts of Tabor – $20
Ghosts of Tabor is an extraction-based game with both PVP and PVE survival where you will have to use your wits, skills and resources to survive. Inspired by games such as Escape from Tarkov and Day Z, the game features a variety of scenarios from scavenging, looting to crafting. Make your safehouse your own by building your personal collection weapons and gear to display in your armory.
Into Black – $25
This is another strong single player game that just so happens to make everything more fun with the addition of four-player co-op, essentially replicating a lot of the action of Deep Rock Galatic in VR. Mine the caves. Shoot the many-legged beasties, and try to repair your ship to get the hell out (and back in again, because it’s so fun).
