Virtual reality isn’t just the future of gaming — it’s already transforming the way we experience our favorite titles. Whether you want to fight dragons, drive a semi-truck across America, or scream your lungs out in a haunted house, there’s probably a way to do it in VR.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up all our detailed tutorials on how to play popular PC games in VR. From modding Skyrim to setting up Phasmophobia in full immersion, each guide walks you through the exact steps you need.
Use this list to jump directly to the game you’re interested in — or discover new ones worth trying in VR.
1. Skyrim VR — Modded and Transformed
Skyrim VR is decent on its own, but with the right mods, it becomes a masterpiece. In our full tutorial on how to play Skyrim VR with mods, you’ll learn how to install the must-have mods that fix clunky mechanics, enhance immersion, and bring the game up to modern standards. We cover everything from VR fixes to full graphic overhauls — plus how to manage it all without crashing your game.
2. War Thunder — Total Immersion in the Cockpit
Want to fly and fight in full VR? War Thunder supports it but it takes a little setup. In our guide on how to play War Thunder in VR, we show you how to enable VR mode, configure your view, and get the best performance whether you’re in a jet or a tank. The result? A full-body, first-person combat sim that’s insanely immersive once dialed in.
3. Escape the Backrooms — Pure Liminal Horror
Escape the Backrooms is creepy enough on a flat screen in VR, it’s something else entirely. If you want to try it, follow our step-by-step guide on how to play Escape the Backrooms in VR. We explain how to activate VR mode, optimize the experience, and deal with any quirks or bugs. It’s not official VR support, but it works and it’s terrifying.
4. BeamNG.drive — Feel Every Impact in VR
Driving in BeamNG.drive is already intense, but in VR, every crash, drift, and roll feels brutally real. Our guide on how to play BeamNG in VR walks you through the unofficial but functional VR setup using mods and custom scripts. We also explain how to configure your headset and controls to match the game’s physics-heavy experience. The result: hyper-realistic driving like nothing else.
5. Lethal Company — Chaos and Screams in VR
This indie horror hit is already wild in co-op, but VR cranks the chaos to another level. Our how-to guide for how to play Lethal Company in VR covers the modding tools you need to enable VR mode, plus how to get full body tracking and hand presence working. It’s not official VR, but once you’re in, the fear feels way too real — especially when someone starts screaming over the radio.
6. American Truck Simulator — Drive the Open Road in First Person
Ever wanted to sit behind the wheel of a big rig and actually feel like you’re driving cross-country? VR makes American Truck Simulator feel exactly like that. In our detailed walkthrough on how to play American Truck Simulator in VR, we show you how to activate the VR mode, adjust graphics settings, and fine-tune your controls for long-haul comfort.
7. Roblox — Explore User-Created Worlds in VR
Roblox isn’t just for kids — it’s a universe of millions of games, and many of them work surprisingly well in VR. Our guide on how to play Roblox in VR explains how to set it up properly with your headset, which games are VR-friendly, and how to avoid common bugs or control issues. Whether you’re exploring horror maps or racing with friends, the immersion adds a whole new layer.
8. Phasmophobia — Paranormal VR at Its Best
Phasmophobia was built with VR in mind — and it shows. But getting the most out of it takes a bit of prep. In our step-by-step tutorial on how to play Phasmophobia in VR, we show you how to optimize comfort, controls, and headset tracking. From holding EMF readers to slamming doors shut in a panic, VR makes every ghost hunt feel real.
Final Thoughts
Virtual reality isn’t just a gimmick — it’s a whole new way to experience the games you already love. With the right tweaks, mods, and settings, even non-VR titles can become fully immersive adventures.
This list covers some of the best VR-compatible games right now, but we’re not stopping here. As more titles get VR support (official or not), we’ll keep updating this hub with new how-to guides. So if you’re into modding, experimenting, or just want to see what your favorite game feels like in full 360°, bookmark this page and check back soon.
Got a game you’d like to see in VR? Drop us a message — we might just add it next.
