The PSVR 2 is an immersive gaming experience like no other and feels like a noteworthy level up from Sony’s original PSVR headset. The device, which is one of our favorite VR headsets this year, comes with a hefty price tag, especially when you consider the lack of free games (unless you purchased the $600 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle). That said, there are loads of worthwhile PSVR 2 games readily available. Which are the best games worth your time and money? To answer that question, we’ve put together a short roundup of the best titles you should acquire to enhance your gaming experience. We’ve played each of these games first-hand and will add more to the list as further titles come our way.
One of the drawbacks of PSVR 2 games is that a handful of them are as pricey as standard console games. Unless you get free or super affordable upgrades to games you already own, the odds are you won’t procure that many new titles for this headset. Games like Resident Evil Village, Gran Turismo 7 and No Man’s Sky, however, are no cost VR add-on modes to already existing PS5 games — and they’re all top notch entries to add to your roster.
Sony’s premier flagship PSVR 2 exclusive is an immersive adventure set in the world of the futuristic post-post-apocalyptic Horizon Call of the Wild and Horizon Forbidden West games. Call of the Mountain is more linear, and focused on actions like climbing, using a bow and arrow, and exploring vast mountain ranges. The graphics are amazing. It’s a clear must-get to show off what the PSVR 2 can do. There are even some subtle uses of eye tracking and in-headset vibrations.
Getting scared in VR isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and it usually isn’t mine, either. I’ll make an exception for Resident Evil Village, which transforms its entire survival-horror gothic game experience into a first-person PSVR 2 standout with a free PS5 update. This game uses the Sense controllers well for shooting, grabbing items and opening doors and latches; everything looks shockingly vivid in the PSVR 2’s rich HDR OLED display. Next to Horizon: Call of the Mountain, this is the PSVR 2’s most cinematic experience at launch. And yeah, you’ll probably freak out a bit.
Step into a surreal puzzle game that involves guiding hordes of people to goals without causing them to tumble over cliffs like lemmings. This is in fact like a VR-enabled remake of Lemmings, in the weird and brilliant indie style of classic PlayStation games of the past. It’s VR-optional, but VR is a great way to take in the 3D puzzle-scapes.
These adorable and challenging puzzle platform games have been on our VR best list for years. You control a mouse hero as she adventures through dollhouse-sized worlds that unfold all around like dioramas. On the PSVR 2, these games play similarly, but look even sharper. The sit-down-and-play style is less physically demanding than other PSVR 2 launch games, and could be a great pick for kids to try out if they’re VR-curious — and you’re nearby to keep an eye on them. (The price below is for Moss Book 2, the newest game in the series.)
Visit a cartoon island where the villagers are friendly, and you are… a giant tentacled sea beast. Devolver Digital’s wonderful game makes your arms feel like tentacles as you grab and throw things to solve puzzles. It’s funny and charming, and the PSVR 2’s stellar haptics make the tentacles feel even more real. It’s also fun to just toss things around.
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