Last Update on November 10, 2025
Playing VR on PC (Valve Index, HTC Vive, Meta Quest 3/3S or Pico via PC) and wondering which games are actually worth your time in 2025? SteamVR is still the richest platform for PC VR: big AAA VR, physics sandboxes, sim racing, co-op, narrative puzzles, horror… but the library is so big that you need a curated list.
This guide gives you:
- a quick Top 10 for people who just want to install and play,
- the 2024–2025 new/major releases (including Skydance’s Behemoth),
- hidden gems that are highly rated on Steam,
- and a “by headset” section.
Quick Top 10 – Best SteamVR games in 2025
- Half-Life: Alyx
- Beat Saber (Steam version)
- Blade & Sorcery
- Boneworks / Bonelab
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners (1 & 2)
- Into the Radius
- Red Matter 2
- Demeo
- Walkabout Mini Golf
- Assetto Corsa / Assetto Corsa Competizione (VR)
Then come the 2024–2025 releases like Skydance’s Behemoth, Metro Awakening, Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR (PC)…
Why SteamVR (and not only Quest Store or PSVR2)?
- More “PC-native” VR games: physics sandboxes, sims, deeper single-player games.
- More scalability: you can increase resolution, upgrade your headset, mod your game.
- Wider compatibility: Index, Vive, Pimax, Quest/Pico through Link or PC streaming.
- Better sales: Steam discounts make big VR games affordable.
If you want everything PC VR can do, you’re still on SteamVR.
SteamVR must-plays (2025)
1. Half-Life: Alyx
Still the PC VR benchmark. Half-Life: Alyx is the game that shows what VR can do when it’s designed VR-first: physical reloads, full 6DoF interactions, environmental storytelling, polished combat. Runs great on Index, Vive, Quest (Link/Air Link) and Pimax.
You have to play it and install it first if you want to see “the true potential” of the PC VR.
2. Beat Saber (Steam version)
Still unbeatable for rhythm and for making non-gamers play. The Steam version of Beat Saber is great because you can mod it and add custom songs. Super readable gameplay in VR, perfect for a Quest plugged into your PC.
3. Blade & Sorcery
The ultimate VR combat sandbox: proper collisions, medieval weapons, magic, tons of mods. This is the “I just want to mess around in VR” game for PC users. Very popular among Index / Vive / Pimax players.
4. Boneworks / Bonelab
Both are still among the best physics VR sandboxes on Steam. You climb, shoot, experiment and break levels. Very “PC VR” in spirit, so ideal for high-end headsets.
5. The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners (1 & 2)
Physical combat + survival + atmosphere. One of the few VR games on Steam that actually have a proper gameplay loop and not just a short demo feeling. Still in the PCVR top lists in 2025.
6. Into the Radius
Slow post-apocalyptic survival with very convincing gun handling, exploration and tension. Often cited by Index/Vive users because it feels like it was made for PC VR and it’s very replayable.
7. Red Matter 2
Red Matter 2 is one of the best-looking narrative VR games on PC: sci-fi, clean puzzles, very comfortable locomotion. Perfect to show “this is what beautiful VR looks like”.
8. Demeo
The best VR tabletop/RPG experience. Co-op, cross-platform, updated often. Great to play at night with friends when you don’t want to stand and swing controllers.
9. Walkabout Mini Golf
The VR Game Walkabout Mini Golf is a Chill, precise and multiplayer game. It’s the easiest VR game to recommend to literally everyone, and it’s on Steam. Great art direction, lots of DLC courses.
10. Assetto Corsa / Assetto Corsa Competizione (VR)
Steam is still the best place for VR sim racing.
- AC VR: lighter, perfect for Quest 3 / Pico + PC.
- ACC: prettier, more GT3/GT4, more demanding.
If you have a wheel + a PCVR headset (Pimax Crystal Super or Pimax Crystal Light, Index, Quest 3 via Link), it’s a must-own.
New & notable VR releases 2024–2025 (SteamVR)
Skydance’s Behemoth
From the team behind The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. A first-person VR action-adventure with heavy melee combat, dark-fantasy world and boss/colossus encounters. Released on SteamVR late 2024 and patched in 2025, Skydance’s Behemoth VR is the big recent name you have to mention in a 2025 SteamVR list.
Metro Awakening
The VR Game Metro Awakening is a prequel in the Metro universe: dark tunnels, lighting, limited resources, physical interaction. Perfect for players who want a narrative VR game that still feels “PC”.
Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR (PC / SteamVR)
A full Assassin’s Creed in VR: first-person stealth, parkour designed for VR, three assassins to play. Good to attract people who search for well-known IPs in VR.
Reach (nDreams) – 2025
Ambitious PC VR action-adventure with grapple, traversal and combat. Add it as it lands to keep the article fresh.
Hidden gems & highly rated SteamVR games
- Vertigo 2 – excellent solo VR FPS, very PC, very funny.
- Pistol Whip – rhythm + shooter, super readable in VR.
- No Man’s Sky VR – explore, build, fly in full VR.
- I Expect You To Die 2 – escape-room spy game, very polished.
- Gorilla Tag – arm-based locomotion, massive community.
- Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom – narrative VR with a known license.
Free / low-cost SteamVR games to install first
- VRChat – social VR, endless content.
- Rec Room – mini-games, social, cross-platform.
- Pavlov / Pavlov Shack (depending on platform) – VR FPS multiplayer.
- Propagation VR – short horror shooter, perfect to test VR + PC.
Best SteamVR games by headset
Valve Index / HTC Vive / Pimax Crystal Super & Pimax Crystal Light
For the PCVR headsets like Pimax Super, HTC, Valve, etc, Play the “heavy interaction” PCVR games:
- Half-Life: Alyx
- Blade & Sorcery
- Boneworks / Bonelab
- Into the Radius
- Skydance’s Behemoth
Meta Quest 3 / 3S via Link or Air Link
Install these first:
- Half-Life: Alyx
- Beat Saber (Steam)
- Red Matter 2
- Walkabout Mini Golf
- Assetto Corsa (if you have a wheel)
Pico 4 via streaming PC
Start with single-player PCVR titles (Alyx, Red Matter 2, Vertigo 2), they tolerate a bit more latency than competitive shooters.
FAQ – Best SteamVR games
What is the best VR game on Steam in 2025?
If you want the best PC VR showcase, it’s still Half-Life: Alyx.
What VR game should I buy first on Steam if I have a Quest 3?
Get Beat Saber (Steam) for instant fun, then Half-Life: Alyx for immersion, then Walkabout Mini Golf or Demeo for multiplayer.
What are the best-looking VR games in 2025?
Red Matter 2, Metro Awakening, Skydance’s Behemoth, Vertigo 2.
Do all these games work on Valve Index?
Yes. They are PCVR / SteamVR games, so Index, Vive, Pimax, Quest (via Link) and Pico (via streaming) can play them.
Are there still new SteamVR games in 2025?
Yes: Skydance’s Behemoth, Metro Awakening, PC ports of big licenses like Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, and regular indie releases on SteamVR.
