Virtual Reality offers a level of immersion that traditional gaming cannot match. However, VR gaming comes with its own challenges. Motion sickness can be a real deterrent, and adjusting to virtual environments and motion controls can take time for new players.

Fortunately, some games are designed to make that transition easier. GCML presents 10 games that you can start with as you begin your VR gaming journey.

Job Simulator (2016)

While there are many tutorial-y games to start your VR experience, Job Simulator is a sandbox that allows you to learn VR controls while not making it feel like a tutorial or an exercise.

The premise is that robots create tasks to mimic human jobs. Since the game doesn't require movement, you can play while sitting down and learn how to pick up objects, reach for things, and use motion controllers.

It's an easy yet fun experience as you get around to making food, providing service, building or fixing stuff, all while learning the basics of VR. A must-play in the beginning for casual gamers experiencing VR gaming for the first time.

Vacation Simulator (2019)

Imagine learning from Job Simulator and then taking what you have understood one step further. That is basically what Vacation Simulator helps you with.

Once you have gotten used to the basics, Vacation Simulator adds the concept of movement, meaning you can no longer play the game sitting down.

If you are scared of motion sickness, teleport movement is an option that will help you navigate that possibility while exploring in VR in the beginning.

It expands on Job Simulator's teachings and adds the concept of interacting with the environment.

Real VR Fishing (2019)

Imagine a holiday after a tiresome period of work, and you want to go fishing. But you also want to rest. Voila! Put on your VR headset, and you're there!

Real VR Fishing transports you near aquatic life for you to enjoy the art of fishing without having to go anywhere. And suddenly you realize the wonders VR gaming can do for you.

You don't have to move at all. Just sit and use basic controls to try to fish while enjoying the different scenic beauties on offer within the game.

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs (2019)

Taking a mainstream game and building it into VR is a great idea. Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs takes you through the Angry Birds universe while providing immersion on a new level.

You already know the gameplay mechanics of the Angry Birds franchise. However, physically controlling the strength and angle of your slingshot feels entirely different in VR.

Also, the experience of being accurate through this endeavor feels much more rewarding than the usual rigmarole of playing it through screens.

Moss (2018)

Moss is a VR game that makes you feel like you're living within the story itself, where the main character is a mouse named Quill. It introduces action-oriented VR gameplay without being too complex or demanding from the start.

You feel emotionally connected to the entire playthrough, and Moss gives you the answer to what it would feel like to play a storytelling game with your VR headset on without actually making it a tiresome exercise.

Walkabout Mini Golf (2020)

VR keeps the gaming aspect simple, with Walkabout Mini Golf prioritizing realistic physics to allow you to experience the art of mini golf without having to take yourself physically to a place that offers it.

Walkabout Mini Golf doesn't entail any motion sickness and can be played while standing in one place. Each new hole takes you through fantasy worlds you would wish existed in real life.

Red Matter (2018)

If you want a visually appealing game to experience VR in all its might, Red Matter is the answer. Alongside some of the best graphics in VR gaming, it offers motion sickness solutions, exploration, environmental interaction, and puzzle-solving.

While it may not exactly be your first game, it is a great 'second-step' game once you have gotten the hang of your VR basics. Red Matter is as immersive as you can get while starting.

I Expect You To Die Series (2016)

Enter the spyverse through VR gaming with the 'I Expect You To Die' series. The series has 3 games out till now, and each one keeps controls at a basic level, avoiding motion sickness while delivering on its name and premise.

As a secret spy, you'll face everything from gadget malfunctions and explosions to poison gas and traps, with each game offering a variety of vivid scenarios that keep the experience fresh.

Eleven Table Tennis (2016)

Eleven Table Tennis offers a glimpse of what a perfected VR sports game could look like, giving you precise control over ball spin, strength, angle, and paddle position, all of which directly affect gameplay.

It's almost like experiencing the thrill of playing table tennis in real life, without having to move. The multiplayer feels surreal, with interaction playing out exactly how you want it to.

The shocking realization of VR feeling like real life through Eleven Table Tennis is something every VR newbie needs to experience to unlock what VR can do.

Half-Life: Alyx (2020)

While it may not be the go-to choice for casual gamers, any experienced gamer will know the legacy of the Half-Life franchise. Half-Life: Alyx lets players experience that world in a VR setting.

Half-Life: Alyx solved the problem of picking up objects with Gravity Gloves, while motion sickness options like teleport movement and snap turning make the experience more accessible.

It remains one of the best showcases of what VR gaming can achieve.

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Written by

Abhisek Bajaj

Edited by

Pulkit Prabhav