Synth Riders Archives

The Best VR Dance & Rhythm Games for Meta Quest and PSVR 2

VR has opened up exciting new ways to enjoy music, movement, and fitness. Nowhere is that more fun than in VR dance and rhythm games. Whether you’re looking to burn calories, learn real choreography, or just dance around to your favourite songs, today’s VR platforms like Meta Quest and PSVR 2 offer immersive, full-body rhythm experiences like never before. These aren’t just games where you flick your wrists to a beat; they’re designed for real motion, real fun, and in some cases, real sweat. In this article, we’ll explore the best VR dance games optimised for Quest and/or PSVR 2, breaking down what makes each one unique and how to choose the right title for your space, style, and goals.

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The Best Free PSVR 2 Games Content You Can Play Right Now (2025 Edition)

With its OLED HDR display, eye tracking, haptic feedback, and next-gen performance, the PlayStation VR2 (PSVR 2) has set a new standard for console-based VR. But you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy it. In fact, some of the best PSVR 2 games offer free content, offering impressive graphics, immersive gameplay, and hours of entertainment, without costing you any additional money. Whether you’re a new PSVR 2 owner looking for something to try or a seasoned VR player on a budget, below are a selection of the best PSVR 2 games offering free content to help you further enjoy on your virtual journey.

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The 7 Best VR Fitness Games

Virtual reality (VR) gaming isn’t about plonking yourself on a sofa and lazily playing through an open-world adventure. VR wants you to get involved, physically pick up stuff and really become engrained in the experience. Because of this aspect, VR can be energetic and healthy, making it great for fitness at home. If you’re looking for a good home workout, here are the best VR fitness games to try.

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Synth Riders Announced as Apple Vision Pro Launch Title

Kluge Interactive has seen great success with Synth Riders across the breadth of VR devices. Now, the developer looks to new shores to bring in even more XR rhythm gamers, as the game has been rebuilt from the ground up for Apple Vision Pro. Not only that, but the game will be available as a launch title for the device, arriving tomorrow.

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The 7 Best Mixed Reality Games for Meta Quest 3

So you just bought the new, all-powerful Meta Quest 3. The Quest Store has a huge amount of compatible videogames and apps available but really, you want to test Quest 3’s capabilities. And that means unlocking its mixed reality (MR) potential. But which titles support the full-colour passthrough and which are even worth playing? So here are the best mixed reality games currently available for Quest 3.

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Synth Riders Step Into Mixed Reality on Meta Quest Soon

Meta Quest 3 officially launches tomorrow and with it a new era of mixed reality (MR) gaming. Some developers are upgrading current projects with better graphics, whilst others are adding MR components. One of the latest studios to do so is Kluge Interactive, teasing mixed reality support for its popular rhythm-action game Synth Riders.

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Synth Riders Ends Support for Oculus Rift

It isn’t often you see an Oculus Rift announcement occur, and when it does it’s not positive. And that’s the case with Kluge Interactive’s last update for the rhythm-action game Synth Riders. The studio has revealed that support for Synth Riders on Oculus Rift has now ended.

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Synth Riders: 5 Years of Electro VR Goodness

Any discussion about virtual reality (VR) rhythm-action games tends to involve Beat Saber. However, before everyone was furiously swinging lightsabers around another title was aiming for the genre crown, Synth Riders. The work of Kluge Interactive, Synth Riders was released 5 years ago this week, offering up a slice of retro synthwave tunes. Standing the test of time to become a fan favourite, XR Source looks back on the last half-decade of Synth Riders‘ rhythm-action gaming.

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The 7 Best VR Rhythm Action Games

If you’re new to virtual reality one of the best genres to start with is rhythm action. The games keep your feet (mostly) planted so there are no locomotion issues, just lots of energetic arm waving. And for VR veterans, these games can offer an unrelenting and compelling challenge. Here is XR Source’s selection of the best VR rhythm action games.

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