Explore the Best of 2023 (So Far) on the Meta Quest Store
The year is well underway, with just over 50% of 2023 already in the rearview mirror. From retro throwbacks and enchanting puzzlers to titles that embrace dark comedy and/or VR’s visceral side, there are already plenty of 2023 games worthy of a Top 10 list. So our editors put together a Top 15 list of the best 2023 has to offer (so far).
Another Fisherman’s Tale
Embark on a new mind-bending adventure in Another Fisherman’s Tale, the sequel to the award-winning A Fisherman’s Tale. Immerse yourself in poetic storytelling as you explore new VR puzzle mechanics. Solve puzzles using your own body, detach and control your limbs, and find new attachments to progress. Discover the truth as you journey through beautiful and unique locations, brought to life by the makers of A Fisherman’s Tale. Get ready for a captivating VR experience unlike any other.
Perfect For: Fans of A Fisherman’s Tale, Maskmaker, and Time Stall
Developer: Innerspace VR
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro // Rift Platform
More Information: “Give Yourself A Hand: Another Fisherman’s Tale Is Out Now on Meta Quest 2 + Pro”
Barbaria
Do you have what it takes to be the mightiest in Barbaria? Welcome to a brutal world where visceral motion-controlled combat blends seamlessly with god-scale base-building and asynchronous multiplayer raids.
Perfect For: Fans of GORN, Asgard’s Wrath, and Battle Talent
Developer: Stalwart Games
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro // Rift Platform
More Information: “Build and Defend Your Realm From Attackers in Barbaria for Meta Quest 2”
Breachers
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.
Perfect For: Fans of Hyper Dash, Primal Hunt, and Onward
Developer: Triangle Factory
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro // Rift Platform
More Information: “Outsmart Your Enemies in Tactical Multiplayer Game Breachers, Available Now on Meta Quest 2”
Budget Cuts Ultimate
As your last human co-worker is hauled away, a mysterious briefcase from someone on the outside is delivered to your desk. You need to get to the bottom of what is going on at TransCorp. Sneak around enemy robots by climbing through air ducts and service tunnels, or embrace violence by unleashing a fistful of knives, quivers of arrows, grenades, and coffee mugs onto their unsuspecting circuits. Once you’ve completed your mission, test your skills in the arcade with multiple modes, difficulty levels, and scoring.
Perfect For: Fans of Budget Cuts, Budget Cuts 2: MIssion Insolvency, and Garden of the Sea
Developer: Neat Corporation
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
Call of the Sea VR
Call of the Sea VR is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love, set in the 1930s South Pacific. You’ll explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles, and unlock secrets in refreshing new ways with Meta Quest. Go on the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition as Norah Everhart, fully voice-acted by Cissy Jones (Firewatch, The Walking Dead: Season 1), and take in the beautiful sights of a cryptic land, uncovering occult mysteries and venturing through forgotten ruins.
Perfect For: Fans of Madrid Noir, National Geographic Explore VR, and The Under Presents
Developer: Out of the Blue Games
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
More Information: “Siren Song: Call of the Sea VR Lands on Meta Quest 2 + Pro Today”
Drop Dead: The Cabin
Drop Dead: The Cabin is an intense and challenging game. Are you among the few that will survive? Gather supplies, arm up, and fight off waves of the walking dead that have escaped from an evil lab experiment. We expect you to die—a lot. Each time you fall, you’ll earn XP to upgrade your character and weapons, making you stronger and bringing you one step closer to beating the game. Whether you play co-op or brave the horrors of hell solo: Fight with a blade, bat, or a variety of guns, power up, and become a pro monster slayer.
Perfect For: Fans of Drop Dead: Dual Strike Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Battle Sister, and ’80s schlock and awe
Developer: Soul Assembly
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
More Information: “Take on the Zombie Horde in Drop Dead: The Cabin, Out Now on Meta Quest 2”
Eye of the Temple
Embark on an adventure to explore a vast and treacherous temple and uncover the ancient legend of the Eye. Keep your balance as you step between moving blocks, dodging hazardous traps and solving environmental puzzles with just your torch and whip in hand.
Perfect For: Fans of Sweet Surrender, GrowRilla, and Late for Work
Developer: Rune Skovbo Johansen + Salmi Games
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
More Information: “Dodge Deadly Traps and Solve Ancient Puzzles in Eye of the Temple, Out Now on Meta Quest 2”
Gods of Gravity
Gods of Gravity is a social, arcade-style RTS game where you compete in an epic showdown of celestial gods. Scoop up ships and fling them to capture a nearby planet, or open wormholes to teleport them across the solar system. Hold planets and moons to boost your production. Mine asteroids for the powerful resources within. And if you dare, capture the sun for the ultimate buff. Then send a massive fleet to conquer your enemy’s home planet. Last god standing wins.
Perfect For: Fans of Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl, Eternal Starlight, and Brass Tactics
Developer: Trass Games
Available On: Meta Quest Platform
Killer Frequency
The year is 1987 as the clock strikes midnight in small-town Gallows Creek, USA. Big-city radio DJ Forrest Nash is live on air in what will turn out to be the graveyard shift of a lifetime. In this horror comedy, you must solve puzzles to save callers from being hunted down by a mysterious killer. Where every call is life and death, can you save the inhabitants of Gallows Creek?
Perfect For: Fans of AREA MAN LIVES, Drop Dead: The Cabin, and retro slashers
Developer: Team17 Digital
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
The Light Brigade
The world remains in eternal darkness, and only you can bring the dawn. Enlist in the ranks of The Light Brigade, humanity’s last line of defense. Journey through procedurally-generated battlegrounds as many times as it takes to free the souls of the fallen in this challenging roguelike shooter.
Perfect For: Fans of Fujii, Cosmic Trip, and roguelikes
Developer: Funktronic Labs
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
More Information: “Free the Souls of the Fallen in The Light Brigade, Now Available on Meta Quest 2”
Pixel Ripped 1978
Pixel Ripped 1978 is the newest game in the Pixel Ripped series. Our hero, Dot, has to once again fight against the evil Cyblin Lord, who has a very complex plan: to hack into the game creator’s past at ATARI and to make himself the protagonist! But Dot isn’t alone in this crazy endeavor through time—she has the help of Bug, Pixel Ripped’s creator herself, as they join forces to dispel Cyblin Lord and launch the game on time.
Perfect For: Fans of Pixel Ripped 1995, Pixel Ripped 1989, and The Line
Developer: ARVORE Immersive Experiences
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
More Information: “Explore the Origins of Gaming in Pixel Ripped 1978, Out Today on Meta Quest 2”
PowerBeatsVR
Are you ready to break free from the same old boring workout routine? PowerBeatsVR is here to elevate your fitness journey to new heights. With this intense and subscription-free VR fitness app, you’ll be punching, squatting, and dodging your way to your dream body.
Perfect For: Fans of EscapeVR: The Basement, EscapeVR: Trapped Above the Clouds, and VR fitness
Developer: Five Mind Creations
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro // Rift Platform
More Information: “PowerBeatsVR: Limitless Workouts Right at Your Fingertips”
Rogue Ascent VR
Save the planet with finger guns. Rogue Ascent VR is a roguelike shooter controlled with Meta Quest hand-tracking technology. Find weapons, gain perks, and craft upgrades as you fight to save your planet from destruction.
Perfect For: Fans of finger guns (pew pew!)
Developer: Nooner Bear Studio
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
More Information: “No Controllers Required: Save the Planet With Finger Guns in Rogue Ascent VR for Meta Quest 2”
We Are One
Team up with your greatest ally—yourself—in this VR puzzle shooter where mind-bending challenges meet action-packed FPS gameplay! Plan ahead and clone versions of yourself that flawlessly execute your previous moves in multiple time loops. Battle your way across increasingly complex levels set against the backdrop of a vibrant, hand-drawn VR world.
Perfect For: Fans of The Last Clockwinder, The Under Presents, and Time Stall
Developer: Flat Head Studio
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro // Rift Platform
More Information: “Strategize With Your Own Clones in We Are One, Out Today on Meta Quest 2”
Windlands 2
Return to the world of Windlands, alone or with friends. Armed with grappling hooks and a bow, soar through the ruins of a fallen world. Embark on a journey to destroy the gigantic titans and save the world from an ancient danger.
Perfect For: Fans of Windlands, Crystal Rift, and Swarm
Developer: Psytec Games
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro // Rift Platform
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