The best VR games, according to hackers
3 VR games were recommended on Hacker News between November 2025 and November 2026. We rank them by how many separate people recommend each one, and 2 earn the Hacker Approved badge.
Top picks
The two most recommended VR games with the badge. Each figure is 2 people. RecommendsCriticizes One comment
Best VR game available
People recommend it as a standout VR game with immersive gameplay and technical polish; the main caveat is that it requires a tethered headset and a powerful PC.
Fun VR rhythm game
Recommended as a fun, active VR rhythm game that gets people moving. Critics point out that it doesn't add many fun features and that the headset cable can be annoying.
All 3 VR games, ranked
Select a column heading to sort. Approval share is recommenders out of everyone who gave an opinion; the tick on each bar marks the 2 to 1 line the badge needs. Months counts the months, out of 13, in which someone recommended it.
| Rank | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half-Life: Alyx | 36 | 5 | 88% | 7 | — | Approved |
| 2 | Beat Saber | 23 | 1 | 96% | 7 | — | Approved |
| 3 | VTOL VR | 7 | 0 | 100% | 5 | — | — |
How we rank
Rank is the number of separate people who recommend a product in a Hacker News comment over the past year. Someone who praises the same VR game in five threads counts once.
The badge goes to VR games that at least 10 people recommend, with recommenders outnumbering critics at least 2 to 1, recommended in at least 4 of the 13 months.
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