The gaming industry is offering more immersive experiences by creating virtual reality games that put the players in the center of the action. Making simulations much more accessible to the general public, these toys and games allow people to interact with them on a deeper level. The movie industry shows how people are looking for more realistic depictions of fantastical situations, so it's only natural virtual reality games would be embraced by companies to address this desire in another sphere.
Adopted in a range of ways, virtual reality games appeal to both adults and children. From car races to first-person shooters and even activities that are singular to the technology itself, the industry is growing to include various experiences and interactions. The virtual reality games are also becoming much more sophisticated.
28 Immersive Virtual Reality Games

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Full-Body Virtual Gaming (UPDATE)
The CES 2014 Virtuix Omni Debut Displays a Sleeker Design

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Augmented Reality Helmets
Caputer Labs Unveils an Iron Man-Like Headset at CES 2015

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Smartphone Gamer Peripherals
The Xappr Gun Offers a More Portable and Realistic Experience
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Virtual Zombie-Shooting Games
'Zero Latency' is Developing a Free-Roaming Virtual Reality Game
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Virtual Reality Controllers
The Magnum Motion Controller Doesn't Require a Screen
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Augmented Reality Toys
Frantz Larsone's War Game Blends Video Games and Physical Toys
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Projected Backseat Entertainment
GEELab Creates a Holographic Game for Children in the Car
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Projection Gaming Systems
Microsoft RoomAlive Turns Any Room into a Giant Xbox Game
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Motion-Controlled VR Lightsabers
The Sixense STEM Allows People to Channel Their Inner Jedi
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Hi-Tech Cartoon Toys
Disney Dream Play Uses Augmented Reality to Bring Figurines to Life
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Augmented Reality Game Consoles (UPDATE)
The Xbox 720 Features 3D Capability
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Psychedelic VR Experiences
Leap Motion's Collider Moves You Through a Tunnel of Colors & Music
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Virtual Reality Arcade Games
A Chuck E Cheese Birthday Game Will Now Be Offered in Oculus Rift
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VR Gaming Gloves
Manus Machina is Developing a More Intuitive Alternative to the Joystick
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Virtual Car Chase Games
Nissan's Chase the Thrill Immerses You in an AR Car Chase on Foot
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Virtual Reality Roleplay Games
VR Gaming Levels Up With the Introduction of Dungeons and Dragons
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Candy Packaging Games
Cadbury 'Quaksmack' is a Deliciously Fun Augmented Reality Game
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Virtual Reality Horror Games
'Late Night Shop' is a Nightmare World Where Mannequins Come to Life
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Virtual Reality Tennis Games
Roger Federer Teams Up with Google Glass for Virtual Reality Tennis
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Augmented Gaming Storybooks
The Playstation 3 Wonderbook Uses AR to Bring Stories to Life
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Pain-Reducing Video Games
This Augmented Reality Game Allivates Pain in Amputee Patients
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Reality-Bending Gaming Platforms
The 'Rescape' Device Turns Your Surroundings into a Video Game
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Horror Film Video Games
The VR Paranormal Activity Video Game is Being Shown on the Big Screens
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Horrific POV Video Games
Become a Disturbed Child in the ‘Among the Sleep’ Horror Game
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Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
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Virtual Reality Kid's Parties
Chuck E Cheese is Bringing the Oculus Rift into Parties
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Virtual Reality Handheld Games
The New Game Tomodachi Life Lets You Create Your Own World
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3D Assisted Virtual Games
Blaha’s Diplopia Helps People with 2D Vision See in 3D
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Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Compatible USB AR Glasses
XREAL Released its 'One Series' of AR Glasses for Multiple Devices
Accessible PCVR Headsets
The Pimax Crystal Light Headset Delivers Lifelike Graphics
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Immersive Action-Adventure Games
'MindsEye' is an Upcoming Open-World Game from Seasoned Devs
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
Virtual Reality Fidelity Updates
Meta Updated the Passthrough on its Meta Quest 3 Headset
Entertaining AI-Driven Experiences
Lotte and Arbitrum Partner for the Coalesced 'Lotte Caliverse'
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Immersive Horror Games
Eyes Never Wake's Monster Sees Players Through Their Webcam
Interactive Game-Inspired Experiences
The 'Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue' Comes to Canada
Omnidirectional VR Treadmills
Virtuix's 'Omni' Enables Seamless Locomotion in Virtual Reality Apps
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Collaborative VR Art Experiences
Chanel Presents the A Conversation with the Sun Show
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Haptic Gamer Chair Cushions
Razer Project Esther Immerses Gamers in the Experience at CES 2024
Virtual Flavor Simulators
Researchers Developed a Device to Stimulate Taste in Virtual Worlds
Immersive Mobile Gaming Solutions
Viture x 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller Supports XR Glasses
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
Premium-Quality VR Experiences
'Sandbox VR' in Toronto Offers Fully Immersive Journeys through VR
Developer-Targeted AR Glasses
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra Creates Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Experiences
VR-Focused Console Concepts
This PlayStation 5 Pro Concept by Seungjae Lee Has Dual Headsets
Immersive Gameplay Features
The Sandbox Launched 'Game Maker 0.11' for Creators and Brands
Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences
Bubble Planet Creates a Sensory Journey with Distinct Bubble Rooms
Immersive VR Thriller Games
PlaySide Studios Announced 'Shattered' Thriller for VR Consoles
Personalized Digital Dating Rooms
Dating.com Introduced Customizable Virtual Spaces for Singles
Mixed Reality Business Acquisitions
Google is Acquiring a Large Part of HTC's Vive XR Team
Virtual Reality Bendable Controllers
Minkyu Oh Designs the Cogito Concept with AR Technology
Interactive AI Storytelling
Euphoria Stories Crafts Unique Storylines That Respond to Decisions
Scan-to-VR Technologies
Teleport by Varjo Creates Digital Twins for Real-World Locations
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Netflix and Roblox Partnered for a Digital Theme Park
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Retina-Level VR Headsets
Pimax's Crystal Super Debuted at CES as an Industry-First
Virtual Reality Stealth Games
HITMAN World of Assassination is Coming to PSVR2
Lightweight VR Headsets
The Pimax Dream Air Represents a Notable Advancement in Virtual Reality
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Full-Body Motion-Tracking Game Systems
Rebuff Reality 'BodyLink' Offers a Modernized Experience
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The PNY PICO Enterprise VR Headsets Come in Three Models
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
No-Code Metaverse Builders
'Viverse Create' from HTC Enables Easy Metaverse World Creation
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Digital Board Game Tables
The Arena from Game Theory Tables Enables Smart Tabletop Gaming
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets
The Android XR Supports VR, AR and MR
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles
LAYER Design & Saga Holographic Create the Dynamic HoloBike
Virtual Pet Races
Purina Arena Pet Racing Reaches a New Generation of Pet Lovers on Roblox
Interactive Fantasy Universe Attractions
VIBRANT Debuts DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest
Immersive Art Escape Rooms
Daydream Adventures Traps Players in an Enchanted Forest or Sci-Fi Cave
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Immersive Gaming-Targeted Projectors
The Philips GamePix 900 is Limited to 1,000 Units to Start
Wellness-Focused Gaming Platforms
TELUS Channels Interactive Games as Mental Support with GameRx™
Collaborative VR Experiences
Netflix and Sandbox VR Introduce an Immersive Rebel Moon Experience
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Sharable Digital Video Games
The Nintendo Switch Virtual Game Card Allows for Sharing
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
AI-Driven Video Game Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Pro Has the Spectral Super Resolution Feature
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
AI-Powered Gaming Ecosystems
Razer Unveiled its New 'Wyvrn' Ecosystem to Enhance Gaming
Immersive Memory Loss Simulators
Lost in the World Brings Alzheimer's Awareness to Gen Z Gamers
Virtual Reality Treatment Experiences
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Strum Unveils the Pause Experience
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
Stimulating Audio-Visual Experiences
'Periphery Synthetic' is a Dreamy Journey Through Space
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Immersive 3D Fitness Games
Ergatta’s Latest Fitness Offering is the Wavelength Game
Imaginative Shopping Platforms
Walmart Realm Shares Influencer-Curated Shopping Environments
VR Entertainment Theatres
iQIYI Launched its 'Love Between Fairy and Devil' Experience in Macao
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
VR-Based Pain Solutions
Smileyscope Uses VR to Improve Pediatric Needle Experiences
AI Emotional Interaction Technology
Fantasiatoy Unveils a Groundbreaking Product at AVN Expo
Vibrational Gamer Belts
The Feelbelt Haptic Audio Wearable Enhances Game Immersion
Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps
Skatrix Pro Turns Interior Spaces into Virtual Skate Parks
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
AR Driving Games
Dodge Created an Augmented Reality Driving Game Targeting Younger Drivers
Hologram Indoor Cycling Experiences
Saga Holographic Introduced the Ground-Breaking Holobike
Virtual Learning Playgrounds
GlobeKin Offers Real-World Learning Experiences for Children
3D Holographic Game Experiences
VividQ Launched a New Modern Warfare 2 3D Experience
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Expressive AI-Fuelled Digital Avatars
Synthesia Introduces a New Gen of Expressive Avatars
Web-Based 3D Creation Engines
Anitya Seeks to Democratize Immersive Experience Development
Free Urban Adventure Games
Adventure City Games Launches a Consumer-Focused Initiative in BC
Immersive Soccer Player Experiences
The Messi Experience Lets Visitors Interact Through AI
Industry-Leading VR Headsets
HTC is Returning to The VR Industry with a New Gaming Headset
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
VR Horror Hotel Experiences
Dracula's Hotel is an Immersive and Transportive Test of Fear
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Nausea-Abating VR Platforms
The 'C-Infinity' Platform is Designed to Evade VR Motion Sickness
Cozy Self-Exploration Games
Betwixt Provides Epic Escapes from Stress & Anxiety with Storytelling
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
3D Handheld Gaming PCs
The Tencent 3D One Doesn't Require Glasses for Immersive Graphics
Personalized AI Storytelling
MidReal Let's Users Create Interactive Stories with AI
AI-Controlled Motorsport Simulations
AI Simulated Racing Controls the Cars and Racing Strategy
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games
SGEntertec Debuts the Highly Anticipated Bounty City
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Responsive Feedback VR Controllers
The 'Bstick' Haptic VR Controller Immerses Players into Content
Responsive Gamer Chair Cushions
The Razer Freyja Haptic Gaming Cushion Immerses Players
Reinterpreted Immersive Events
The Wizard of Oz 360 Experience Retells the Classic Tale
AI-Generated Video Showcases
Sora Videos Offers Realistic and Imaginative Scene Creation
In-Car Gaming Systems
Volkswagen Will Feature AirConsole's Video Games in its Vehicles
Versatile Spatial Computers
The Play for Dream MR Was Unveiled at CES 2025 in Las Vegass
Immersive AI Skill-Building
Propeller Uses AI to Offer Real-World Scenarios to Practice Skills
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
High-Motion VR Action Games
Attack on Titan VR Lets Players Hunt Massive Monsters in the Metaverse
Action-Focused VR Games
Skydance's Behemoth is a Large-Scale Action Game for the Quest 3
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Casual MR Gaming Companies
'MixRift' Raised over $1.6M to Fund its Mixed Reality Game Development
Light Garden Installations
Imaginarium360 is an Immersive Walkthrough Garden Event
Immersive Virtual Spaces
Timmerse Creates Customizable 3D Worlds for Work and Social Interactions
2D Forensic Investigation Games
Gravity Recently Released the Tokyo Psychodemic Game
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