Top VR Games for Arcades

A virtual reality arcade is an exciting place to play and experience the latest VR-games. But what makes a virtual reality arcade different from playing a virtual reality game at home?

VR Arcade games are characterised by quick and relatively simple gameplay. Players can quickly grasp what they need to do and can easily switch games if playing with multiple players.

Firstly, the overall atmosphere of a virtual reality arcade is naturally very different from playing a VR-game game at home. A virtual reality arcade is often designed from the ground up to provide players with the best possible VR-beleving. This is evident not only in the fantastic, often futuristic, - décor of the arcade, but also in the selection of available VR-spellen.

VR Arcade games are generally highly playable and relatively easy to play. Many players visiting a VR Arcade for the first time have no prior experience with virtual reality gaming. Therefore, VR Arcade games are often designed so that the controllers are easy to manage and players quickly feel proficient at the game.

In this blog, we highlight our favourite VR Arcade games, ensuring that every VR enthusiast or professional VR Arcade has access to the best and most successful VR Arcade games. The overview is divided into the following categories: VR Arcade games, VR Experience games, VR Escape Room games, multiplayer/co-op games, and themed games.

Beat Saber is likely known to every VR player. This immensely popular game is a combination of Star Wars and ritme-game. This may sound strange to the niet-gamer, but in practice, it proves to be an extremely successful formula. In Beat Saber, the goal is to use two lightsabers to hit the red and blue blocks in the right rhythm and direction. The success of Beat Saber lies in its simplicity: players need no prior experience and do not have to learn complicated controls. After completing a level, players receive a high-score that can be compared with friends.

For whom: players who enjoy competition and/or are new to virtual reality.

Download Beat Saber here!

In SUPERHOT VR, you find yourself in a slow-motion world where time stands still as long as you stay still. But as soon as you move, you will notice that the world of SUPERHOT VR also moves! This creates a unique experience, as players must use their own bodies to influence the game's progress. The gameplay of SUPERHOT VR is a bit more complex for first-time VR players, but once a user gets the hang of it, SUPERHOT VR is definitely recommended for a VR Arcade!

For whom: players who enjoy action games and have experience with virtual reality and/or gaming.

Download SUPERHOT VR here!

Space Pirate Trainer is also a game that is truly developed for fast gameplay. In Space Pirate Trainer, you are a space pirate who must defend against robots and aliens attacking from all sides. As a space pirate, you are equipped with a laser gun and a shield and can manoeuvre yourself around to dodge the incoming storm of bullets. Space Pirate Trainer is also a game that is very easy to play but challenging enough to keep playing and improve.

For whom: players looking for a shooter game in which they can fully immerse themselves in the virtual world.

Download Space Pirate Trainer here!

Racket: Nx is a sport/rhythm game where players use a tennis racket to hit the ball correctly against the wall. It is a fast-paced game that requires good reflexes from the player. The game borrows successful elements from Beat Saber and is therefore a good counterpart to it. In Racket: Nx, it is also possible to play online, so you can even challenge a friend to a game of virtual reality tennis!

For whom: players who want to play an active game.

Download Racket: Nx here!

Shooty Fruity is a VR game where chaos is central. In the game, you are a cashier in a supermarket. You are calmly doing your work and scanning products when suddenly you are attacked by hordes of fruit..! Fortunately, you have two large pistols in your hands and can shoot the various fruits while scanning them. Shooty Fruity is a combination of Job Simulator and Space Pirate Trainer. The game does not take itself too seriously and is for that reason a very fun game to play.

For whom: players who want a less serious game and just want to have a lot of fun.

Download Shooty Fruity here!

A VR Experience game is one where the player does not need to interact much with the controllers but just puts on the headset and is instantly transported to a completely different world.

theBlu is an experience that everyone should try at least once. In theBlu, you find yourself in the beautiful and mysterious underwater world of the ocean. As a player, you can choose to passively observe the stunning scenery around you, or actively seek adventure. You can choose to come face to face with one of the largest whales or peacefully enjoy the beautiful coral reefs and serene turtles swimming overhead.

For whom: players with no prior experience with virtual reality and/or those not wanting to play a "game".

Download theBlu here!

Richie’s Plank Experience is one of the most successful experience games at the moment. In Richie’s Plank Experience, your goal is to take the lift in a tall building. Once you reach the top, the lift doors open, and you see a wooden plank before you. All you have to do: walk to the end of the wooden plank. It sounds simple enough, but proves more challenging for most users than you might think. Particularly for those with a fear of heights, Richie’s Plank Experience is a very challenging experience.

For whom: players who do not have a fear of heights.

Download Richie's Plank Experience here!

Ultimate Booster Experience is the ultimate virtual reality simulation for people who are not afraid of great heights or speed. The Ultimate Booster is an extreme simulation that can even make the toughest men and women falter. In the Ultimate Booster Experience, you can choose from various types of rollercoasters and other attractions. But be warned: some people are more sensitive to simulation games than others. Therefore, let users play while seated as much as possible to prevent anyone from falling or getting nauseous.

For whom: players who are not afraid of heights and speed and/or do not get motion sickness easily.

Download Ultimate Booster Experience here!

An Escape Room is a room with complex puzzles where players must escape as quickly as possible. In the physical world, you are often limited by space, but in the virtual world, you can do anything you want.

A Fisherman's Tale is currently one of the most immersive and intense VR Escape games. It’s not so much a room that you try to escape from, but in A Fisherman's Tale, you try to navigate through a mysterious story. The virtual world is very well represented in this game and will amaze many a player, even those with vr-ervaring. A Fisherman's Tale is thus a great game to offer to the more experienced VR-gebruikers.

For whom: players with experience in virtual reality seeking a challenging puzzle game. The complete story lasts approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Download A Fisherman's Tale here!

OK Bob is a short VR escape room that provides players with an intense and immersive experience. The escape room can be completed in approximately 20 minutes and offers an interesting challenge for everyone. The game is characterised as 'atmospheric,' evident from the moment you start playing. Ensure your headphones are properly positioned, because when you put on the VR-bril headset, you'll feel completely absorbed into the game, making you want to finish it in one go.

Download OK Bob here!

Assassin's Creed: The Lost Pyramid and Assassin's Creed: Beyond Medusa's Gate are professional VR escape room games developed by Ubisoft. The games are designed for multiple players, enabling you to solve challenging puzzles together and navigate the thrilling world of Assassin's Creed. To use Ubisoft's VR escape rooms, you need to contact Ubisoft directly and request access to the game.

Who for: players who want to experience a challenging escape room with multiple people.

Who for: players who are experienced with VR and want to play an exciting escape room.

Download Assassin's Creed here!

A VR Multiplayer game allows you to play with multiple people simultaneously. You can actually see each other in the virtual world and can assist each other through effective teamwork. A multiplayer game is a definite must-have for any VR Arcade.

Tower Tag breathes new life into the 'old-fashioned' game of laser tag! In Tower Tag, you enter the virtual world equipped with a laser gun, aiming to eliminate your opponents as quickly as possible. The exciting feature of Tower Tag is that it supports local multiplayer gameplay, making it ideal for starting games with multiple players in a VR Arcade. Tower Tag is also fully compatible with bHaptics products, providing excellent haptic feedback.

Who for: players who want to play a multiplayer shooter game and/or experience haptic feedback.

Download Tower Tag here!

Arizona Sunshine is at the top in the realm of virtual reality gaming. Arizona Sunshine is a zombie-shooter game where players must navigate through a world full of zombies. In some situations, teamwork is required to solve puzzles; in others, players must save each other from approaching zombies. Arizona Sunshine supports gameplay with up to 3 players simultaneously.

Who for: players who want to play a shooter game with multiple players.

Download Arizona Sunshine here!

Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates is a co-op game in which two players are pitted against each other. The players can see each other in the virtual world and must work together to reach each other. This naturally isn't easy, and players must cooperate to solve a series of fun puzzles to meet. Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates is free to download and is incredibly enjoyable to play with friends.

Who for: players who want to play together and/or solve puzzles.

Download Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates here!

Takelings House Party is a co-op game designed to be played with a group of friends. In Takelings House Party, one person from the group puts on a VR-bril headset, while the rest of the group can use their smartphones to influence the game. Players can control small characters on their smartphones, which the player with the VR-bril must try to catch. This game is particularly fun for larger groups and supports up to 8 smartphone players.

Who for: players in a large group who want to engage interactively.

Download Takelings House Party here!