What are the best VR games of 2026?

Through May 2026, the strongest VR releases include Batman: Arkham Shadow (carrying momentum from late 2025), the Resident Evil Requiem PC VR mod, Aces of Thunder, Star Trek: Infection, Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, Microsoft Flight Simulator on PSVR2, TMNT: Empire City, the breakout indie One More Delve, and the open-world hunting sim Virtual Hunter. Whatever Valve launches alongside the Steam Frame remains the biggest wildcard for the back half of the year.

What VR games are coming in the rest of 2026?

The biggest remaining wildcard for 2026 is whatever launch title Valve ships alongside the Steam Frame headset. Several PSVR 2 ports and Quest exclusives remain on publishers' roadmaps for the second half of the year, following a busy spring that delivered Aces of Thunder, Star Trek: Infection, and Virtual Hunter.

Are there new PSVR 2 games in 2026?

Yes. Microsoft Flight Simulator launched on PSVR 2 in late April 2026 and is one of the biggest VR releases of the year so far. Sony continues to support PSVR 2 with first-party and third-party AAA ports, and the headset now supports PC VR via an official adapter, opening the SteamVR library.

What is the best VR game in 2026 so far?

Microsoft Flight Simulator on PSVR 2 is the most ambitious release of the year through May. Batman: Arkham Shadow remains the strongest Quest-native title, and One More Delve is the surprise of the year, a polished three-player co-op dungeon crawler built largely by a single student developer that outperformed several big-studio releases.

Best VR Games of 2026

Q: When does the Steam Frame release?

Valve has not announced a release date for the Steam Frame headset. The new Steam Controller launched May 4, 2026 at $99 and sold out within the hour, confirming demand, but a RAM supply shortage tied to AI chip demand has introduced uncertainty around the exact Frame window. Valve now lists the headset as coming soon, likely bundled with a first-party VR title.

Last updated: June 2026

Part of our Best Of 2026 guide collection.

Five months in, 2026 is delivering on its promise as one of the biggest years for VR gaming. Microsoft Flight Simulator hit PSVR 2, TMNT: Empire City brought the turtles to VR, and a solo student developer dropped one of the most surprising indie hits of the year. Valve's Steam Controller sold out in under an hour on May 4, and the Steam Frame headset is now listed as coming soon. Here are the best VR games of 2026 so far, plus the titles still ahead.

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Best new releases of 2026 (so far)

Resident Evil Requiem

Developer: Capcom | Platform: PC (VR mod available) | Released: March 2026

Capcom's latest Resident Evil entry already has a PC VR mod less than a week after launch. While not an official VR release, the modding community has made it functional and the VR community is buzzing about it. A reminder that PC VR modding continues to be one of the most exciting frontiers in VR gaming.

Batman: Arkham Shadow

Developer: Camouflaj | Platform: Quest | Released: Late 2025 (still peaking in early 2026)

Arkham Shadow carried massive momentum into 2026. The combat system translates Rocksteady's freeflow fighting into physical VR punches, counters, and gadget use. The stealth sections where you perch on gargoyles and swoop down on enemies feel genuinely empowering. It's the best superhero game in VR by a wide margin and one of the strongest Quest exclusives to date.

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes

Developer: Bandai Namco | Platform: PSVR2, Quest, PC VR | Released: April 24, 2026

Bandai Namco's acclaimed puzzle-platformer franchise made the jump to VR on April 24 with a new standalone story following Dark Six through a deeply unsettling world of outsized threats and intricate puzzles. It is out now on PSVR2, Quest, and PC VR, and the sense of scale and creeping dread carries over from the flat-screen originals.

Microsoft Flight Simulator (PSVR 2)

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 cockpit and aircraft key art

Developer: Asobo Studio | Platform: PSVR 2 | Released: April 29, 2026

The biggest thing to happen to PlayStation VR in a year. Microsoft Flight Simulator finally landed on PSVR 2 in late April, bringing one of the most visually impressive games ever made into stereoscopic VR. The sense of scale at altitude is genuinely staggering, and the PSVR 2 OLED panels handle the lighting beautifully. Read our full launch coverage for the complete breakdown.

TMNT: Empire City

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City VR key art with the four turtles

Developer: nDreams | Platform: Quest, PC VR | Released: April 30, 2026

The turtles arrived in VR. Empire City is a physics-driven beat ‘em up where you can play as any of the four turtles, with two-handed weapons that actually feel weighty in your grip. The co-op delivers the cartoon energy fans wanted. Read our launch-day impressions for our full take.

One More Delve

Developer: Solo dev (with friends) | Platform: Quest, PC VR | Released: April 28, 2026

The surprise of the year. A largely solo-developed three-player co-op dungeon crawler with real physics, hand-made levels, and a polish level that embarrassed several big-studio releases this spring. Proof that one developer with the right idea can still carve out a real moment in VR. Our full launch coverage and review has the details.

Recently released, and what is still ahead

Whatever Valve ships with Steam Frame

Valve Steam Frame wireless VR headset official product image

The new Steam Controller sold out in under an hour on May 4, 2026 at $99, confirming real appetite for Valve's new hardware. Steam Frame is now listed as coming soon, though a RAM supply shortage tied to AI demand has put pressure on the exact timing. Nobody knows what Valve plans to launch alongside it, but the community is hoping for something in the Half-Life universe. A first-party Valve VR title bundled with new hardware could be the biggest VR gaming moment since Alyx.

Star Trek: Infection

Released March 31 on Quest 3 and PC VR, this narrative survival horror is set in the Star Trek universe. You play a Vulcan Starfleet officer aboard the U.S.S. Lumen as the mission collapses into something darker. Reception has been mixed: critics praised the atmosphere and franchise authenticity while flagging finicky controls and a short, roughly six to seven hour runtime. Worth it for Trek fans who can tolerate the rough edges.

Aces of Thunder

Released February 3 on PSVR2 and PC VR, this World War I and II flight combat game focuses on cockpit-only VR gameplay with physics derived from War Thunder. It supports full HOTAS controls, ships with 24 aircraft, and won praise for its physical accuracy and audio while drawing criticism for a steep learning curve. Sim enthusiasts have embraced it.

What to watch for

The Steam Frame launch is still the wild card for the back half of 2026. The new Steam Controller sold out on launch day, confirming demand, but a RAM supply shortage tied to AI chip demand has made the exact Frame window less certain than it looked in April. If Valve delivers a strong standalone headset with a compelling launch title, it could expand the VR gaming audience significantly and give developers a reason to invest more heavily in VR exclusive content. Quest continues to dominate in install base, but SteamVR's library depth and the enthusiast PC VR audience remain critical for pushing the medium forward.

We'll keep this page updated as new titles are announced and released throughout 2026.