While the sci-fi genre has been overused at this point, some developers still manage to wow people with their amazing games. Some examples include Half-Life, Bioshock, Mass Effect, etc. Luckily, some of these amazing sci-fi games are also available in virtual reality. Meta Quest 2 has a good variety of complete must-play titles for anyone who owns the headset.
Let's look at some of these games and how they truly make the oversaturated sci-fi genre extremely engaging. For the sake of looking at the best of the best titles, we'll also include Quest 2 Steam VR-compatible games.
Updated on February 4, 2023 by Ritwik Mitra: The Meta Quest 2 is full to the brim with several great VR titles that will get players immersed in wondrous and amazing worlds. The sci-fi genre is especially poised for an immersive breakthrough with this medium, and several great sci-fi VR games have already cropped up for this headset that players can get into.
Here are some of the best VR games for the Meta Quest 2 that will get players immersed in wonderful sci-fi worlds and landscapes.
15 Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time
Doctor Who is one of the most popular sci-fi shows of all time that is still going strong to this day. Fans of this show will be glad to know that the Meta Quest 2 has a VR game called Doctor Who: The Edge of Time that players can check out.
The game is pretty short and the puzzles are simple, but fans of Doctor Who will find a ton of things to enjoy about this experience. That being said, players who experience the freedom afforded in most VR games may be disappointed with the overall experience.
14 The Talos Principle VR
The Talos Principle is one of the more innovative puzzle games around, with its backdrop being quite engaging as well. Exploring the world of this game and solving puzzles one and a time is pretty great, with some of these solutions taking quite some time to achieve.
The fact that this game has been ported to VR is pretty impressive indeed. Fans who love calming puzzle games with intriguing stories will get a ton of mileage out of The Talos Principle, with its take on the sci-fi genre being pretty unique indeed.
13 Lone Echo
Lone Echo is one of the Meta Quest 2's best titles that fans need to check out. Roaming around in and around a spaceship makes for a truly amazing time, showing just how immersive VR can really be.
Lone Echo's sci-fi setting might be the first thing that attracts most fans, but it's the intriguing story that will compel players to check out the entirety of this amazing experience. This game and its sequel are must-play titles for VR fans.
12 Cosmonious High
Given how popular and engaging both Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator are, it's only a given that another title from this studio would boast amazing quality. Such is the case with Cosmonious High, where players experience a chaotic first day at an alien high school.
The characters are memorable, the powers are great, and the VR medium is used flawlessly. Players who want to check out great sci-fi VR games on the Meta Quest 2 should look no further than Cosmonious High.
11 No Man's Sky VR
No Man's Sky is a game that needs no introduction. The title was hyped to the moon and back but its release was marred with a ton of controversy... Only for Hello Games to give it everything they got to elevate the quality of this title to what was expected in the first place.
As of right now, No Man's Sky genuinely captures the amazing feeling of exploring vast sci-fi worlds with unique biomes and fauna. The fact that this game has been ported to VR is the icing on top of a rich cake.
10 Red Matter
Red Matter is a game set in space in a dystopian world where a cold war occurs. In the game, players will assume control of an astronaut who is on a mission on Saturn's moon, Rhea. Players will have to unravel the mystery and understand the shady top-secret research project that's happened in a facility they are exploring.
This game offers polished gameplay on top of a high-detail brutalist environment, making it one of the best-looking sci-fi games on virtual reality. Another thing that makes Red Matter great is that it works standalone on Quest 2.
9 Time Stall
Time Stall is a unique sci-fi title that is exclusive to Meta Quest 2. In the game, players have to serve alongside a team of robots and protect the ship using a time-bending protocol named Time Stall. This game is one of the most comfortable ones on the list, which only improves due to its room-scale support.
The game is physics-based and requires players to think creatively while solving the puzzles in front of them. Time Stall also has a great art style that works flawlessly smooth on Quest 2's powerful hardware.
8 Sairento VR: Untethered
Sairento VR is one of the most fun games on the list, and it is all thanks to its amazing action-oriented gameplay. In this game, players assume control of a cyber ninja who can do many things in the given environment, including quadruple jumps, wall runs, power slides, and backflips.
If that isn't enough, players can also use multiple weapons such as "katanas, firearms, bows, throwing glaives, shurikens, kunai, and more." Sairento VR: Untethered is a must-play for anyone who's either looking for an action game or a sci-fi title.
7 Vader Immortal: Episode I
The world of Star Wars fits the realm of virtual reality with perfection. As expected, Vader Immortal doesn't disappoint when it comes to encapsulating players in the Star Wars lore. Vader Immortal and its episodes are PSVR and Oculus titles that are all about uncovering an ancient mystery.
Players will feel like a true Jedi in the game as they swordfight their way through enemies and deflect their shots by perfectly timing the lightsaber. Vader Immortal is a story-based game that is currently sitting at a $37 price tag for all its episodes.
6 Republique VR
Based on the official page information, Republique VR is made by some of the same devs who have worked on games such as Metal Gear Solid, Halo, and FEAR. This game is an action-stealth sci-fi title set in an advanced world.
It requires players to uncover the story-rich mystery as they hide around in the thrilling and topical perils of government surveillance. This game takes a lot from titles such as Metal Gear Solid but still manages to be something of its own. The game originally came out in 2020, making it a relatively new sci-fi game on Quest 2.