VR gaming will keep gaining traction in 2024, thanks to mixed-reality headsets that make these games more immersive and realistic. Quite a number of games are scheduled to launch this year, and here are the most anticipated titles you should watch out for. These games are unique and feature thrilling gameplay, stunning visuals, and captivating storylines.
10 Most Anticipated VR Games of 2024
1. Escaping Wonderland
Launch Date: September 26
Platform(s): Meta Quest 3, PlayStation VR2, and HTC Vive
Cost: $17.99 pre-order price on Meta Store.
Join the ever-curious Molly on a brand-new adventure through the world of Alice in Wonderland. “Escaping Wonderland” is a thrilling VR game that plunges its players into a dark, twisted version of Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland. But unlike the whimsical original, this one is filled with psychological horrors and mind-bending puzzles.
You’ll step into the shoes of Alice, who must navigate an uncanny world to uncover the truth behind her fragmented memories. If you’re the type of gamer who loves brain-teasing games, this one would intrigue you. There’s no doubt Escaping Wonderland will keep you engaged for long hours with its enchanted visuals and mind-blowing puzzles.
2. Big Shots
Launch Date: Already launched
Platform(s): Meta Quest, Pico, PlayStation VR, and Steam
Cost: $19.99
For those of us who love action-packed games, Big Shots is definitely that one 2024 VR game to have on your device. It is available across popular VR platforms, and the gameplay is simply sensational. “Big Shots” is an action-packed, multiplayer VR shooter—you can play in solo mode if you want to play alone.
The game features futuristic battle arenas; it focuses on fast-paced gunplay and strategic team-based gameplay; every match is an adrenaline-fueled experience; you would want to keep playing. Of course, you can upgrade and personalize your weapons and armor to suit your playstyle. Each battle arena has unique hazards and power-ups.
3. Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded
Launch Date: Fall 2024
Platform(s): Meta Quest 3 Exclusive
Cost: $26.99 pre-order price on Meta Store
Yo, Agent 47! You ready? “Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded” brings the intense stealth action of the Hitman series to virtual reality. It lets you step into the shoes of Agent 47 and immerse yourself in a world of undercover activities, where every decision could be a matter of life and death. You’re returning as the world’s top assassin, being tasked with the most important contracts of his entire career.
This is a Meta 3 exclusive title, which means it will only launch on the Meta Store for the Quest 3 MR headset. For this installment, and for the first time in the series, players are allowed to wield two weapons or items simultaneously, to add more brutality to their fights. The visuals of this game are impressive, thanks to the completely redesigned UI for VR.
4. Mannequin
Launch Date: Already launched
Platform(s): Meta Quest and Steam VR
Cost: $19.99 on Meta Store
Who will save humanity from the wrath of an extraterrestrial presence that has appeared across the globe? Are you capable of such a mission? Mannequin is quite an action-packed game that suites you up to fight a mysterious alien who has caused several anomalies, including turning humans into motionless, helpless statues.
This psychological thriller puts you in the role of a detective investigating a series of strange disappearances. The game’s unsettling atmosphere and lifelike mannequins make for a truly spine-chilling experience. You will play as one of the “Special Agents” dispatched and tasked with eradicating the alien threat before you become the next victim.
5. Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate
Launch Date: 12th September
Platform(s): Meta Quest and Steam VR
Cost: N/A
This remake of the VR time travel game, Wanderer, brings a whole new vibes to the plot, along with thrilling visuals. Introducing Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate puts you into an unknown world where you have to puzzle your way into accomplishing adventurous tasks.
The quest is to travel ahead of time and change the course of history! You won’t be traveling with your passports – no one needs to know you’re leaving, let alone know where you’re headed. Do you want to rewrite history, then here’s your chance.
6. Fracked
Launch Date: 20th August
Platform(s): Meta Store, PlayStation VR, and Steam
Cost: $29.99
Climb, shoot, ski, and do everything you can to find your way through the various challenges that await you in this thrilling action-packed game. “Fracked” combines fast-paced action with extreme sports in a thrilling VR experience. Set in a remote mountain range, you’ll ski, climb, and shoot your way through hordes of enemies in this high-octane adventure. This title is also playable on Meta Quest and Quest 2 via Oculus Link.
7. Metal: Hellsinger VR
Launch Date: 26th September
Platform(s): Meta Store, PlayStation VR, and Steam
Cost: $29.99
Metal: Hellsinger VR is a rhythm FPS where you have to keep bursting demons with badass weapons, while some “dope-ass” heavy metal music plays in the background – you have to slay to the rhythm and take out your vengeance as you journey through the eight Hells! This rhythm-based shooter is oddly intriguing; if you sync your attacks to the beat of the music, you will unleash maximum damage and devastating combos.
8. By Grit Alone
Launch Date: September
Platform(s): Meta Store, PlayStation VR, and Steam
Cost: $16.99
“By Grit Alone” is a survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world where you must scavenge for resources, build shelters, and defend against hostile forces. It’s a test of endurance and strategy as you navigate this harsh new reality. This action-horror shooter combines frantic combat with a harrowing sci-fi anthology story as you play to survive in an unknown dimension, filled with ancient derelicts and ravenous aliens.
9. Another Door
Launch Date: October
Platform(s): Meta Store and Steam
Cost: N/A
It’s obvious that the escape route you seek is the door that lies ahead, but you must fight and puzzle your way through while aligning with a forced friend or ally. “Another Door” is a mystery puzzle game that takes you through exploring various mind-bending challenges.
The gameplay has you trapped in a strange mansion, where every door leads to a different dimension; now, you have to solve puzzles to unlock new areas and uncover the mansion’s secrets.
10. Ember Souls
Launch Date: Fall 2024
Platform(s): Meta Store and Steam
Cost: N/A
Ready for some hella jumps and real simultaneous combats? There you go with the Ember Souls. Launching in Fall 2024, “Ember Souls” is an action RPG set in a dark fantasy world where you have to battle mythical creatures and uncover ancient mysteries. With its deep combat system and rich lore, this game promises to be a hit for fans of the genre.
The fun stuff? You will have access to over 20 unique weapons of varying special features. This game lets you enjoy fun and visceral melee combats. Each weapon unlocks a unique combat style; no doubt you’d be locked in for hours playing this game. Also, there are environmental puzzles and traps to solve.
Conclusion
These VR games are some of the most exciting titles scheduled for launch in 2024; a few have been launched already, while the others will come in the Fall. The games cut across different genres, so you will definitely find the one that delivers the thrilling feeling you seek.
