What are the best VR games of 2026?

Through April 2026, the strongest VR releases include Batman: Arkham Shadow (carrying momentum from late 2025), the Resident Evil Requiem PC VR mod, Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, Microsoft Flight Simulator on PSVR2, TMNT: Empire City, and the breakout indie One More Delve. Star Trek: Infection, Aces of Thunder, and whatever Valve launches alongside the Steam Frame are still on the way.

What VR games are coming in the rest of 2026?

Major VR releases still expected in 2026 include Star Trek: Infection, Aces of Thunder, and whatever launch title Valve ships alongside the Steam Frame headset. Several PSVR 2 ports and Quest exclusives remain on publishers' roadmaps for the second half of the year.

When does the Steam Frame release?

Valve has not announced a release date for the Steam Frame headset, but the new Steam Controller launches May 4, 2026 for $99 as the first piece of Valve's hardware lineup. The Frame is expected to follow later in 2026, likely bundled with a first-party Valve VR title. The on-time controller launch increases confidence that the Frame is real and shipping this year.

Are there new PSVR 2 games in 2026?

Yes. Microsoft Flight Simulator launched on PSVR 2 in late April 2026 and is one of the biggest VR releases of the year so far. Sony continues to support PSVR 2 with first-party and third-party AAA ports, and the headset now supports PC VR via an official adapter, opening the SteamVR library.

What is the best VR game in 2026 so far?

Microsoft Flight Simulator on PSVR 2 is the most ambitious release of the year through April. Batman: Arkham Shadow remains the strongest Quest-native title, and One More Delve is the surprise of the year, a polished three-player co-op dungeon crawler built largely by a single student developer that outperformed several big-studio releases.

Best VR Games of 2026

Last updated: May 2026

Part of our Best Of 2026 guide collection.

Four months in, 2026 is delivering on its promise as one of the biggest years for VR gaming. Microsoft Flight Simulator hit PSVR 2, TMNT: Empire City brought the turtles to VR, and a solo student developer dropped one of the most surprising indie hits of the year. Valve's Steam Controller ships May 4, with the Steam Frame headset still expected later this year. Here are the best VR games of 2026 so far, plus the titles still ahead.

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Best new releases of 2026 (so far)

Resident Evil Requiem

Developer: Capcom | Platform: PC (VR mod available) | Released: March 2026

Capcom's latest Resident Evil entry already has a PC VR mod less than a week after launch. While not an official VR release, the modding community has made it functional and the VR community is buzzing about it. A reminder that PC VR modding continues to be one of the most exciting frontiers in VR gaming.

Batman: Arkham Shadow

Developer: Camouflaj | Platform: Quest | Released: Late 2025 (still peaking in early 2026)

Arkham Shadow carried massive momentum into 2026. The combat system translates Rocksteady's freeflow fighting into physical VR punches, counters, and gadget use. The stealth sections where you perch on gargoyles and swoop down on enemies feel genuinely empowering. It's the best superhero game in VR by a wide margin and one of the strongest Quest exclusives to date.

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes

Developer: Bandai Namco | Platform: TBA | Released: April 2026 (announced)

One of the most anticipated VR releases of the year. Bandai Namco's acclaimed puzzle-platformer franchise is making the jump to VR with a new standalone story. If they nail the sense of scale and creeping dread that defined the flat screen versions, this could be a standout horror experience.

Microsoft Flight Simulator (PSVR 2)

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 cockpit and aircraft key art

Developer: Asobo Studio | Platform: PSVR 2 | Released: April 29, 2026

The biggest thing to happen to PlayStation VR in a year. Microsoft Flight Simulator finally landed on PSVR 2 in late April, bringing one of the most visually impressive games ever made into stereoscopic VR. The sense of scale at altitude is genuinely staggering, and the PSVR 2 OLED panels handle the lighting beautifully. Read our full launch coverage for the complete breakdown.

TMNT: Empire City

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City VR key art with the four turtles

Developer: nDreams | Platform: Quest, PC VR | Released: April 30, 2026

The turtles arrived in VR. Empire City is a physics-driven beat ‘em up where you can play as any of the four turtles, with two-handed weapons that actually feel weighty in your grip. The co-op delivers the cartoon energy fans wanted. Read our launch-day impressions for our full take.

One More Delve

Developer: Solo dev (with friends) | Platform: Quest, PC VR | Released: April 28, 2026

The surprise of the year. A largely solo-developed three-player co-op dungeon crawler with real physics, hand-made levels, and a polish level that embarrassed several big-studio releases this spring. Proof that one developer with the right idea can still carve out a real moment in VR. Our full launch coverage and review has the details.

Most anticipated VR games for the rest of 2026

Whatever Valve ships with Steam Frame

Valve Steam Frame wireless VR headset official product image

The new Steam Controller ships May 4, 2026 for $99, the first piece of Valve's hardware lineup to actually leave the lab. Steam Frame is still TBA, but the on-time controller launch is a real signal that the headset is shipping this year. Nobody knows what Valve plans to launch alongside it, but the community is hoping for something in the Half-Life universe. A first-party Valve VR title bundled with new hardware could be the biggest VR gaming moment since Alyx.

Star Trek: Infection

A narrative survival VR game set in the Star Trek universe. Players take on the role of a Vulcan Starfleet officer on a mission aboard the U.S.S. Lumen that goes sideways fast. The combination of a beloved franchise with immersive VR gameplay has serious potential.

Aces of Thunder

A World War I and II flight combat game with a focus on cockpit-only VR gameplay. The flight model is derived from War Thunder, and it supports full HOTAS controls. For sim enthusiasts, this is one of the most anticipated VR titles of the year.

What to watch for

The Steam Frame launch is still the wild card for the back half of 2026. With the new Steam Controller now shipping on May 4, the path to a Frame launch later this year looks more credible than it did a few months ago. If Valve delivers a strong standalone headset with a compelling launch title, it could expand the VR gaming audience significantly and give developers a reason to invest more heavily in VR exclusive content. Quest continues to dominate in install base, but SteamVR's library depth and the enthusiast PC VR audience remain critical for pushing the medium forward.

We'll keep this page updated as new titles are announced and released throughout 2026.