Action & Combat
VR Games
Fair warning: these games are basically a gym membership in disguise. You'll work up a genuine sweat battling through intense VR combat,
but that's exactly what makes action VR so addictive—you're not just playing a game, you're living it.
SpaceRoach's Action Game Picks
After hundreds of hours testing VR action games, these three have earned permanent spots on my recommendations list. Here's why they're worth your time and money.
Batman: Arkham Shadow - The Superhero Experience We've Been Waiting For
Batman: Arkham Shadow isn't just another VR game with a famous license slapped on it—it's the first time I've genuinely felt like Batman. After 40+ hours with the cape and cowl, I can confidently say this is the superhero VR experience that finally delivers on the promise of “becoming” your favorite character.
The Physics of Being Batman: The grappling hook mechanics alone justify this game's existence. When you fire the grapnel and feel the controller tension as it catches, then swing through Gotham's architecture, the sensation is intoxicating. Combat flows with the same weighty precision as the main series, but when you're physically throwing punches and deploying gadgets, every encounter becomes personal.
Gotham in VR: The environmental storytelling reaches new heights when you can actually examine crime scenes up close, manipulating evidence with your hands. Detective mode becomes intuitive—pointing and investigating rather than pressing buttons. I spent hours just exploring the city, finding hidden details that would be impossible to appreciate on a flat screen.
Why It's SpaceRoach Essential: Batman: Arkham Shadow succeeds because it understands that VR isn't about fancy graphics—it's about presence and agency. When you cape glide across Gotham or interrogate thugs face-to-face, you're not watching Batman's story; you're living it. This is the template for how beloved franchises should approach VR.
SUPERHOT VR - The Game That Made Everyone Believe in VR
SUPERHOT VR is the game that converted skeptics into believers. If you've ever seen someone flail around in VR and wondered what the fuss was about, put them in SUPERHOT for five minutes. The concept is simple: time only moves when you move. The execution is pure genius.
Matrix-Level Power Fantasy: There's nothing quite like the moment when SUPERHOT's mechanics click. You're surrounded by enemies, bullets freeze mid-air as you duck, and you grab a gun from a falling opponent's hand to take out three more in one fluid motion. It transforms you from a person playing a game into an action movie protagonist.
Elegance in Simplicity: While other games overwhelm with complex controls, SUPERHOT VR strips action gaming to its essence. No complicated loadouts or skill trees—just pure spatial problem-solving and reflexes. Each level is a perfectly crafted puzzle that has multiple solutions, encouraging creative experimentation.
The Perfect Gateway Drug: SUPERHOT VR remains my go-to game for introducing people to VR. It's intuitive enough for complete newcomers but deep enough to keep experienced players engaged. When someone asks, “What's a good first VR game?” this is always my answer.
Blade & Sorcery - The Medieval Combat Simulator That Spoiled Everything Else
Blade & Sorcery ruined traditional action games for me. Once you've felt the weight of a properly simulated sword, the satisfaction of physics-based parrying, and the visceral impact of medieval combat, button-pressing combat feels hollow by comparison.
Physics as Gameplay: This isn't stylized combat—it's physics simulation that happens to be incredibly fun. Weapon weight matters. Momentum transfers realistically. A two-handed sword handles differently than dual-wielded daggers, and you feel that difference in your shoulders and wrists. It's educational and entertaining simultaneously.
The Modding Paradise: The base game is excellent, but the modding community has transformed Blade & Sorcery into something special. Star Wars lightsabers with proper physics, medieval weapon packs, magic systems, new arenas—the community keeps adding content faster than you can play it. It's like having a constantly expanding medieval combat playground.
A Word of Warning: Blade & Sorcery will give you a genuine workout. After extended sessions, you'll feel it in your arms, core, and legs. Clear your play space, start with shorter sessions, and maybe warn your neighbors about the enthusiastic sword noises. This is the rare game where your fitness level directly impacts your gameplay endurance.
Why Action VR Games Hit Different
Action games in VR aren't just about quick reflexes—they're about becoming the action hero you've always wanted to be. When you're physically ducking bullets in Superhot or swinging swords in Blade & Sorcery, your body becomes the controller.
Physics-Driven Combat
Ever wanted to know what it feels like to actually swing a medieval sword? Blade & Sorcery's physics make every hit feel real—weight, momentum, and all. Just watch your furniture.
Tactical Shooting
Arizona Sunshine puts you in the middle of a zombie apocalypse where your aim actually matters. No auto-aim here—every shot counts, and reloading under pressure feels terrifyingly real.
Mind-Bending Mechanics
Superhot VR broke everyone's brain in the best way possible. Time only moves when you move, turning frantic firefights into slow-motion ballet. It's like being in The Matrix, but cooler.
Become the Hero
Batman Arkham Shadow lets you actually BE Batman—cape physics, grappling hook, and all. It's every comic book fan's dream come true, minus the traumatic backstory.
Accidental Fitness
Here's the secret: you'll get a genuine workout without realizing it. After an hour of GORN, your Apple Watch will think you've been at the gym. Best cardio disguised as gaming ever.
Skill Actually Matters
Unlike flat gaming, your real-world reflexes, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness directly translate to success. Get better at VR, get better at life. Sort of.
It's Not Just Gaming—It's Living
The thing about action VR is that your brain can't tell the difference between dodging a virtual bullet and a real one. Your heart rate spikes, adrenaline pumps, and muscle memory builds just like in real combat training. Except instead of pushups as punishment, you get to fight robots. Much better deal.
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Action VR Spotlight
Featuring an exemplary action VR experience
Arizona Sunshine® Remake
Arizona Sunshine® Remake elevates the original, award-winning game, completely rebuilt with GORE-geous VR graphics and next-gen VR combat and weapons. When you hear a flash of a human voice on the radio, your hopes surge - there are survivors out in the blistering heat of the post-apocalyptic Grand Canyon state! Armed with little more than your motion-controlled weapons and the scarce ammo and consumables you find along the way, you need to navigate the hordes of zombies coming for your brain in your desperate search for survivors. Gore-geous graphics: Immerse yourself in stunning new visuals, including high-resolution textures and realistic environmental details. Co-op multiplayer: Join forces with a friend in co-op campaign mode or multiplayer Horde mode for up to four players. But beware, more warm brains mean more hungry undead. Next-gen combat and weapons: Experience the thrill of combat as you physically wield weapons, from shotguns to machetes. Relive the original story: Built in bite-sized VR chunks that together form a full narrative, the campaign allows you to jump in for a short session or stay for the complete ride. Brand-new mutilation and gore system: Discover all the ways to slay a Fred through our upgraded mutilation and gore system. One complete edition including all DLZ: Arizona Sunshine® Remake includes all original DLCs and updates - Dead Man DLC, The Damned DLC, Old Mine update, Trailer Park Update and Undead Valley Update.
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Outstanding Action VR Games
Hand-picked games that'll get your heart pumping and your reflexes sharp
Arizona Sunshine® Remake
Arizona Sunshine® Remake elevates the original, award-winning game, completely rebuilt with GORE-geous VR graphics and next-gen VR combat and weapons. When you hear a flash of a human voice on the radio, your hopes surge - there are survivors out in the blistering heat of the post-apocalyptic Grand Canyon state! Armed with little more than your motion-controlled weapons and the scarce ammo and consumables you find along the way, you need to navigate the hordes of zombies coming for your brain in your desperate search for survivors. Gore-geous graphics: Immerse yourself in stunning new visuals, including high-resolution textures and realistic environmental details. Co-op multiplayer: Join forces with a friend in co-op campaign mode or multiplayer Horde mode for up to four players. But beware, more warm brains mean more hungry undead. Next-gen combat and weapons: Experience the thrill of combat as you physically wield weapons, from shotguns to machetes. Relive the original story: Built in bite-sized VR chunks that together form a full narrative, the campaign allows you to jump in for a short session or stay for the complete ride. Brand-new mutilation and gore system: Discover all the ways to slay a Fred through our upgraded mutilation and gore system. One complete edition including all DLZ: Arizona Sunshine® Remake includes all original DLCs and updates - Dead Man DLC, The Damned DLC, Old Mine update, Trailer Park Update and Undead Valley Update.
Batman: Arkham Shadow
Become The Knight in this groundbreaking entry into the famed Arkham series. It’s the Fourth of July, and Gotham City is under attack by a new threat: the mysterious Rat King and his cultish devotees. As widespread rioting engulfs the city, Batman races to prevent this so-called “Day of Wrath” before it all goes wrong. Experience the World of Batman Like Never Before Immerse yourself in all the grit of Gotham City with the power of VR, and take down its most notorious criminals. Hard-Hitting Arkham Combat Made exclusively for VR—choose from fan favorite gadgets and bold fighting styles. Friends, Foes and Other Familiar Faces Meet Dr. Quinzel and Dr. Crane before they became Harley Quinn and The Scarecrow, as well as other iconic characters including Harvey Dent, Ratcatcher, and Jim Gordon.
Blade & Sorcery: Nomad
The era of the VR weightless, wiggle-sword combat is over. Blade & Sorcery: Nomad is a medieval fantasy sandbox like no other, focusing on melee, ranged and magic combat that fully utilizes a unique and realistic physics driven interaction and combat system. Built exclusively for VR, collisions are dictated by fine hitboxes, objects have weight and follow the laws of physics, creatures have full body physics and presence, and blades can be used to penetrate soft materials or deflect magic. In Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, the combat is limited only by your own creativity. Choose your weapon, choose your stance, choose your fighting style; Be the powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer you always dreamed of becoming!
Breachers
Swing Into the Action with Breachers™! Experience heart-pounding, tactical multiplayer combat where strategy meets chaos. Choose your side—Enforcer or Revolter—and immerse yourself in thrilling close-quarters battles. With stunning environments and dynamic gameplay, Breachers™ promises endless excitement. Why You’ll Love Breachers™: 🔥Intuitive Gameplay, Limitless Fun Master your gadgets and customize your arsenal for unique combat experiences. Each match brings fresh challenges and opportunities for tactical brilliance. 🚀 BREACH AS AN ENFORCER Mission: Eliminate enemies and disarm bombs with an EMP. Tactics: Rappel, blow up walls, and surprise opponents using drones, cloaking devices, and breaching foam. ⚔️ AMBUSH AS A REVOLTER Mission: Prevent enemies from disarming your bomb. Tactics: Fortify your position with doorblockers, trip mines, and proximity sensors. 🔫 CUSTOMIZE YOUR WEAPONRY At the start of each round, purchase and customize an extensive arsenal to fit your playstyle. From pistols to SMGs, shotguns to assault rifles, every weapon can be modified with attachments and adorned with stunning skins from the armory. 🌍EXPLORE DIVERSE MAPS Battle in varied environments, from urban skyscraper rooftops to Arctic research facilities. Frequent content updates ensure fresh challenges await! Join the Action Today!
GORN 2
GORN 2 is a ludicrous sequel to the hit VR gladiator simulator from Free Lives. It's bigger, wilder, and stronger than ever before, with mighty new weapons to wield, treacherous new traps to avoid, and new power-ups to imbue you with supernatural strength. Enjoy GORN 2's improved VR combat as you battle the five sons of the God of the Afterlife across an array of heavenly realms, with in-your-face combat so irresponsibly violent you'll check your headset for blood spatters when you're done. A BRUTAL GLADIATOR POWER FANTASY Engage in fierce gladiatorial battles powered by an outrageous fully physics-driven combat engine, savagely striking down foes with a bountiful collection of 35 devastating, uniquely violent weapons -- including many monstrous new additions to your gladiator's arsenal. VANQUISH OTHERWORLDLY ENEMIES Journey through a series of heavenly realms populated by the fallen heroes of the original game. Here you'll battle the five sons' champions: powerful bosses primed to unleash fresh challenges upon even the most seasoned, blood-flecked arena veteran. ENDLESS VIOLENCE Conquered all five arenas? Then stand your ground in the relentless non-stop onslaught of Endless Mode, or try creating your own battlefields of destruction in Custom Mode. Get creative and crush your opponents any way you choose, no matter how outlandish.
Ghost Town
Welcome to the supernatural world of Ghost Town, a single-player puzzle adventure VR game by Fireproof Games, creators of the widely acclaimed game series "The Room". HANDS-ON EXPLORATION Use the unique physicality of VR to explore a variety of atmospheric locations with a controller in each hand and a torch to light your way. Experience encounters with a diverse range of characters, both living and dead to learn the compelling secrets behind hauntings. Use the dexterity of your hands to overcome tactile puzzles, activate magic sigils and even summon troubled spirits to move them on to the next world. UNRAVEL A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE Life has been going well for Edith. The paranormal detective agency she runs with her flatmate has never been busier, she's almost up-to-date with her rent and the ghosts in her bathroom mirror have been less demanding than usual. But Edith's world is turned upside down when her brother goes missing and a mysterious new lead promises to reveal clues of his whereabouts. Edith's journey begins with a visit to a remote Scottish island in the hope a gifted clairvoyant can provide some much-needed answers. Fireproof Games are a small independent team based in Guildford, UK. Ghost Town is the result of over 4 years of development and we hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it.
Metro Awakening
*Includes cross-buy on Rift Metro Awakening is a story-driven first person adventure built exclusively for VR that blends atmospheric exploration, stealth and combat in the most immersive Metro experience yet. The year is 2028 The survivors of nuclear Armageddon cling to existence in the buried subways of the Moscow Metro – civilization’s last refuge and tomb, where ghosts and spirits haunt the living in this man-made purgatory. You are Serdar, a doctor braving the darkness, crippling radiation and deadly threats of the Metro in the search for your wife and the medication she so desperately needs. As your courage and sanity are pushed to the limit you must learn to walk the line between life and death, the spirit and the material world, and awaken the being you will become… Features: Lose yourself in a journey of spiritual awakening in this chilling, supernatural origins story from Metro creator Dmitry Glukhovsky Experience Metro’s tense, heart-pounding gameplay in VR for the first time as you put on your mask, ammo and filters run low and your torchlight flickers and dies in the darkness Wield a signature arsenal of hand-made weapons, don your gas mask, and venture into the depths of the Metro where desperate bandits, mutants, and worse haunt your every step
POPULATION: ONE
THE NUMBER #1 VR BATTLE ROYALE IS FREE TO PLAY! CLIMB, FLY, BUILD. POPULATION: ONE is a multiplayer, First Person Shooter only possible in VR. GET POPULATION ONE TODAY AND GET 300 IN-GAME GOLD FREE.* Fly & Climb Anywhere POPULATION: ONE delivers unparalleled vertical freedom and mobility with its unique Vertical combat System Explore Battle Royale and Custom Sandbox Modes/Maps Group up with your squad for a Battle Royale victory across numerous maps or explore Sandbox, player created maps with multiple game modes. Check back frequently for new, live in-game events and fresh content to explore! POPULATION: ONE also features a wide variety of rotating PvP and PvE modes for your squad to play including: ● Battle Royale ● Phoenix Royale ● Sandbox: Player-created Games (Custom maps and rules) ● Team Deathmatch with customizable loadouts ● War mode (12v12) ● Legions mode (6v6v6v6) ● Metropolis Royale ● Single Player Mode ● Co-Op Bot Battle ● Duos ● Hangouts ● Training Park Practice and Social Hub *Limited time offer. Offer subject to restrictions and change without notice.
SUPERHOT VR
Multi-award winning, smash-hit SUPERHOT VR blurs the lines between cautious strategy and unbridled mayhem. The definitive VR action experience. Time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets. It’s like nothing you have ever played before. Something is different here. Lose track of what’s real. Loved by millions, timeless yet improved, Quest delivers the definitive SUPERHOT VR experience. Painstakingly rebuilt as originally destined to be. Nothing distracts from the rush of SUPERHOT’s signature slow-motion combat. Pyramids within levels are gone. Flow unhindered through the action like a ballerina of death. No tethers. No compromise. MIND IS SOFTWARE YOU ARE NOW FREE
Spatial Ops
Turn Your Home Into a Battlefield in Spatial Ops – The Ultimate Mixed Reality Multiplayer Experience! Step into fast-paced, competitive and cooperative battles with friends in Spatial Ops. Compete in co-located matches with up to 8 players in real-world environments, transforming your space into an action-packed arena. Prefer going solo? Progress through the campaign as you fight to save the world from interdimensional threats. Key Features: Multiplayer Combat Chaos – Battle up to 7 friends in mixed reality environments with fast-paced, competitive and team-based modes. Co-Located Play – Map out your real-world space and play laser-tag-like battles in your home or any location. Diverse Game Modes – Engage in Free-for-All, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Domination. Story-Driven Campaign – Experience the excitement of portals opening up in your own home as you fend off enemies and uncover the dark secrets behind their invasion. Weapons and Upgrades – Unlock new weapons and customize your character’s loadout. Mixed Reality Integration – Interact with your real-world environment as the game blends virtual enemies, portals, and battlegrounds into your space.
Starship Home
Travel the stars. Care for alien plants. Uncover the mysteries hidden deep at the center of the universe. Turn your home into a starship bound for adventure as you take flight in a brand new kind of mixed reality experience where the room you play in comes along on the adventure with you. 🚀 Customize your starship to fit whatever room you want to play in. 🪐 Travel to new planets and explore the surface with your lander. 🌱 Help your plants grow by taking a ride into their dreams and see new worlds through their eyes. These special plants need your help to restore balance to their universe! We'll need your help to operate the starship! Every plant has its own personality and needs. Whoa! WHERE AM I?!
Starship Troopers: Continuum
THE FIRST AND ONLY STARSHIP TROOPERS VR GAME! It’s 25 years since the Battle of Klendathu. The war between the Federation and the Arachnid is deadlocked, but Janus-4 holds a secret that threatens to tip the balance of the war. 2-3 player online squad-based combat - main missions or smaller patrol missions! Single-player campaign - take on the bugs alone to rank up your trooper! 20+ weapons - including manual reloading, which gives you a buff with each successful reload! The classic bugs return and bring new friends - all hungry, all lethal! Boss battles against Tankers and Plasmas - plus something new! Promote your trooper to citizenship for big bonuses, and advance your own powers faster! Team up and fight the war of the future against the most lethal enemy imaginable in Starship Troopers: Continuum!
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Face all the horrors that the living and the dead can offer in this new VR adventure in The Walking Dead universe. Travel through the ruins of walker infested New Orleans as you fight, sneak, scavenge, and survive each day unraveling a city wide mystery within the iconic quarters. Encounter desperate factions and lone survivors who could be friend or foe. Whether you help others or take what you want by force, every choice you make has consequences. What kind of survivor will you be for the people of NOLA? Scavenge for anything that you can weapons, food, tools, and clues. Be wary of the living and the dead: spatial audio will draw attention to any loud noise, bullets or otherwise. Craft makeshift gear out of scrapped material blades, guns, medicine, and more. Survive your way: Use stealth or fight head on. Scavenge or complete jobs for others. Test your morals: make difficult choices for yourself and others.
Until You Fall
Prepare for the fight of your life. Until You Fall is an arcade-inspired, hack-and-slash roguelite where you can define and master your own fighting style for hours of frantic, kinetic fun. Move your arms and body to the synthwave soundtrack as you attack, block, cast spells, and dodge your way deeper into a neon fantasy world filled with magic-infused monsters. Equip yourself with a variety of gameplay-altering, one- and two-handed weapons as you continue to gain strength and strike down the monstrosities that lurk throughout this mystifying world. Features Runs that include randomized rewards, powerups, enemy configurations, and rooms; no two runs are quite the same Driving synthwave soundtrack that keeps you moving in and out of the game Customizable comfort and accessibility options to help you move and battle with ease Heed the call, Champion!
World War Z VR
Based on the hit game World War Z that has now captivated over 25 million players, World War Z VR is an immersive single-player first-person shooter experience with reimagined locations to explore. Take on huge swarms of zombies across three difficulty levels and choose your operator, weapons, and perks to create unique playthroughs. Survive The Swarm: Experience the overwhelming swarms in the ultimate zombie VR single-player experience. A Familiar Cast: Select your operative and dive into each mission with your pre-selected team and customized loadout. Immersive Environments: Battle through cities taken over by waves of zombies and survive to gain experience points and rank up.
Zero Caliber 2
Zero Caliber 2 is THE ultimate VR shooter package: 8+ hour solo campaign fully playable in Co-op (up to 4 players) Classic multiplayer game modes (up to 10 players) Native mod support 60+ unlockable weapons, skins, and attachments Gripping story full of cinematic action reminescent of classic FPS games 📖 THE STORY In a world where water is scarce, a ruthless dictator, Barak, and his fanatic followers threaten the fragile peace of the OSA. Their brutal invasion aims to control the vital WELL water supplies, putting millions at risk. As a skilled operative, your task is to navigate a war-torn landscape and undertake high-stakes missions to reclaim the stolen WELL supplies. Fight through cities and remote villages, face ruthless enemies, and uncover a web of betrayal and chaos. The fate of the OSA is in your hands - fight to end Barak’s reign of terror and secure humanity’s future!
Zombie Army VR
Zombie Hitler has been defeated, but the zombie hordes are still at large and Europe remains in the throes of war. Following the story of Zombie Army, you return to the field as one of the Deadhunters, an elite squad fighting to end the apocalypse! VR brings a new level of immersion to the nail-biting action. Use both hands to aim down the sights of your rifle and dual-wield pistols and submachine guns when you get up close and personal. You will also need to master reloading drills as the undead masses bear down on you. The X-ray Kill Cam returns, allowing you to relive long-range kills in slow motion glory. From zombie snipers to hulking armoured giants, your shooting skills will be put to the test against a multitude of horrors. Use an arsenal of authentic World War 2 weapons including sniper rifles, submachine guns, and pistols to fight the undead scourge. Create the Deadhunter that fits your SLAYstyle. As you SLAY your way across a zombie-infested Europe, earn XP to level up your Deadhunter and use Weapon Upgrade kits to modify the range, accuracy, scope, and capacity of your weapons. Join up with a comrade to share ammo and medkits and compete to score the most creative executions and dismemberments. Key features: • Spine-chilling campaign • Authentic World War II weapons • Player progression and weapon modification • Slay alone or with a friend
99 DROPS
99 DROPS is a brutal VR parkour challenge where dropping isn’t failing — it’s how you get better. Jump risky gaps, balance on narrow platforms, and try not to drop into the lasers below. One bad move, and down you go. But every drop sharpens your skills. Missed the jump? So what. Try, fail, repeat — that's the game. Each spotlight reveals a new trial. How far can you go before you break? Careful or reckless — your choice. There's no wrong way to conquer the course.
Aim XR
Aim XR is a 5v5 fast-paced multiplayer shooter. Play online with people, or play offline against bots. You can also host a LAN server, and play with users on the same WiFi network. You can also play sitting down, by using the height adjustment slider.
Alex and the Jets
Come Fly With Us! Pilot Alex the Squirrel’s plane as enemies swarm right into your space. Dodge, shoot, and strategize. Fast, fun, and full of chaos - Welcome to Alex and the Jets. Fly in your surroundings! ✈️ Experience your space like never before! Transform your physical environment into a high-speed aerial playground. With intuitive controls, vibrant visuals, and a charming cast of characters, this MR adventure redefines how you move, play, and explore. Turn your surroundings into a thrilling dogfight arena 🔫 Fight AWESOME and challenging enemies. Face off against waves of dynamic enemies, dodge incoming fire, and pull off daring maneuvers. Use the doughnuts to gain power-ups 🍩 From poison, through shield to missile: doughnuts will gear you up to make sure you've got what it takes to survive. Enjoy side-quests! 🎃 Perfect for showing off your flying finesse. Play with bouncing pumpkins, hovering cheese, and a bunch of other quirky surprises. VR-Mode 🥽 Fully immerse yourself! Other than Quest 2 support, you can experience the same experience in a VR-decorated room, enhanced with interactable objects for extra fun.
