The PS4 may not be the freshest console out there, but its VR headset still delivers unique experiences. Accessible, still fun, and sometimes surprisingly impressive, Sony’s approach to virtual reality deserves another look in 2025.
Whether you’re curious, nostalgic, or just dusting off your old PS VR headset, here’s a selection of the 10 best games to (re)discover, ranging from total immersion to pixelated poetry and pure adrenaline.
1. Astro Bot Rescue Mission – The Crown Jewel of PS VR
When talking about PlayStation VR, it’s hard not to start with Astro Bot Rescue Mission. Developed by Japan Studio, this platformer isn’t just a VR success, it’s a masterclass in game design. Far from being a tech demo, it shows how console VR can be refined, precise, and genuinely fun.
Why It Works
Astro Bot doesn’t recycle classic gameplay with a VR overlay, it completely reimagines the space. The player isn’t just controlling a character, they’re physically involved: moving their head to explore, looking under platforms, leaning to find hidden robots. The level design is crafted for VR, and it shows in every moment.
Each level introduces a new mechanic that’s clever and well-integrated. There’s no filler. With polished animation and meaningful progression, it feels like a next-gen platformer trapped in a PS4 headset.
Who It’s For
- Fans of tightly designed platformers.
- VR skeptics who still think it’s just a gimmick.
- Anyone looking for an accessible, clever, and unforgettable game.
2. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – Face-to-Face With Horror
Originally released as a return to the series’ roots, Resident Evil 7 accomplished two feats: reinventing a tired franchise and delivering one of the most intense (and traumatic) VR experiences on PS4. The switch to a first-person perspective, paired with VR, changes everything. This isn’t just a survival horror, you live it. And it all starts in a decrepit old mansion you wish you’d never entered.
Why It Works
This isn’t a quick 15-minute VR demo. It’s the full game, fully playable in virtual reality with no shortcuts. The atmosphere is chilling, sound design hyper-realistic, and the environments are pure dread. In VR, every creaky floorboard sounds like doom incarnate.
The game masterfully balances exploration, suspense, and action, without relying on cheap jump scares. It’s a psychological survival horror where fear builds slowly, then pounces. Well played, Capcom. We’re terrified.
Who It’s For
- Thrill-seekers and fans of late-night scares.
- Resident Evil veterans with panic reflexes baked in.
- Anyone wanting to test their nerves… and their stomach.
3. Moss – A Miniature Poetic Journey
Moss offers a unique take on VR: a third-person platformer where you guide Quill, an adorable, courageous mouse. You don’t play as Quill, you assist her, like a silent guardian spirit who can interact with the world to help her progress.
Why It Works
The game builds a strong emotional connection. You view levels like interactive dioramas, peeking around corners, reaching into the world to activate puzzles. Everything is designed to strengthen the bond between you and Quill. It’s beautiful, calm, and inventive without trying too hard.
Who It’s For
- Players looking for a calm, story-rich VR experience.
- Anyone curious about the artistic potential of VR.
- Anyone still capable of feeling tenderness for a tiny mouse in a tunic.
4. Blood & Truth – The Interactive VR Action Flick
Blood & Truth drops you into a first-person action thriller where you play a former soldier pulled into a story of revenge, family, and heavy firepower. Sure, the plot feels like a Sunday night Netflix series, but the immersion is seriously impressive.
Why It Works
This is one of the first games to fully embrace the idea of an interactive action movie. You go from wild chases to explosive shootouts with sharp pacing and punchy dialogue. Movement is node-based (point-to-point), which might sound limited but it actually amplifies the rhythm. It feels like a modern rail shooter… with flailing VR arms and a Guy Ritchie energy overload.
It’s fast, stylish, and fun. And when you toss an empty mag and reload mid-fight, you completely forget you look ridiculous in your headset.
Who It’s For
- Fans of action movies who want to live the scenes.
- Players who love shooting everything in sight, stylishly.
- Gamers looking for a punchy, no-nonsense VR experience.
5. SUPERHOT VR – Time Is Your Weapon
In SUPERHOT VR, the concept is simple but brilliant: time only moves when you do. You’re dropped into stylized combat scenarios where every action is a deliberate move. Move too fast? You get shot. Move well? You’re a slow-motion kung fu genius.
Why It’s Brilliant
It’s arguably one of the smartest VR game mechanics ever made. You dodge bullets in slow motion, grab bottles mid-air, punch enemies, steal their weapons, and keep going. Everything is fluid, clean, and perfectly readable. Visually, it’s like stepping into a prototype dream: red enemies, white environments, no distractions, just your ability to think with your body.
Unlike many VR titles, it’s not passive. You’re dancing with death, and it’s deeply satisfying. Once you start, it’s hard to stop.
Who It’s For
- Fans of pure, minimalist-yet-deep gameplay.
- Anyone looking for a short but intense VR experience.
- Matrix fans who’ve always wanted to dodge a bullet with their jaw.
6. The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – VR Survival With Depth
Finally, a zombie game that doesn’t just throw heads around. Saints & Sinners is a complete experience: survival, exploration, crafting, moral choices, and most of all, a constant sense of tension. No hand-holding here, you’re alone, poorly equipped, and every bullet matters.
Why It Stands Out
Interactions feel real, you open your backpack physically, stab zombies like you’re pitching a tent (it’s intense). The mood is gritty, the story gripping, and it never feels like you’re just “playing.” You’re living the survival.
Who It’s For
- Fans of old-school survival with relentless tension.
- Walking Dead fans who enjoy emotional suffering.
- Players who want hands-on, demanding VR gameplay.
7. Farpoint (with Aim Controller) – The VR Sci-Fi FPS That Hits Hard
Farpoint is a PS VR classic, especially if you’ve got the Aim Controller (yes, the plastic rifle that makes it feel oh so real). You’re dropped on a hostile alien planet. You move. You shoot. You die. You shoot more. Simple but brutally effective.
Why It Works
With the Aim Controller, every shot feels immersive. You aim like you would IRL, feel the hits, take cover behind rocks (or your coffee table). Enemies are aggressive, weapons feel good, and the story holds up just enough to keep you going. All backed by tight, no-nonsense gameplay.
Who It’s For
- Arcade-style FPS fans.
- Anyone who bought the Aim Controller and needs to justify it.
- Players looking for immersive shooting without too much complexity.
8. Statik – The Brainy Escape Room
Statik is the VR game for people who love puzzles and feeling smart right up until they get stuck for 25 minutes. Your hands are locked inside a strange device, and the only way forward is to figure out what it does. No instructions. No mercy.
Why It’s Fascinating
Each level is a brand-new puzzle. You test, turn knobs, listen to sounds, until the solution hits you like a brick. The minimalist lab-like setting adds a creepy undertone, creating a perfect strange-scientist vibe.
Yes, it’s frustrating. But it’s a great puzzle game, and exactly the kind of experience VR elevates: you’re not solving a puzzle, you’re inside it.
Who It’s For
- Fans of twisted escape rooms.
- Those who love pure logic games.
- Brainy masochists.
9. Batman: Arkham VR – Become the Dark Knight (For Real)
Batman: Arkham VR isn’t a deep gameplay experience. It’s a narrative fantasy: wear the cowl, explore the Batcave, investigate a crime scene. No Arkham-style combat here, just ambiance, detective work, and pure fanboy indulgence.
Why It’s Worth It
Because you ARE Batman. Literally. You look at your gloved hands, use your gadgets, analyze clues, it’s instant immersion. And while it’s short (about an hour), it hits hard.
It’s one of those games you play once, then force every friend to try while you stand back, smug as hell.
Who It’s For
- Fans of the DC universe and all things Gotham.
- Anyone dreaming of adding a Bat-gadget to their belt.
- People not afraid to monologue in their living room like a detective.
10. The Playroom VR – Local Multiplayer, VR Style
The Playroom VR is the perfect VR intro for family or friend game nights. And it’s free. It’s not one game, but a mini-game compilation, each showing off a different side of VR, often with one person in the headset and others playing on the TV.
Why It’s a Surprise Hit
It’s one of the few PS VR titles to use asymmetric multiplayer. One player plays a monster or robot in VR, the others try to stop them from the couch. Result: instant laughs, party vibes, and a great way to break the typical isolation of VR.
It’s fun, well-designed, and shockingly generous for a free title. Honestly, it makes paid games look lazy.
Who It’s For
- Families, roommates, chill gaming sessions with friends.
- Anyone curious about VR without nausea or pressure.
- Players who love to share fun without taking themselves too seriously.
