2026 is shaping up to be a rough year for VR. The industry has changed. Rather than being defined by a single blockbuster release, the first half of the year has delivered a steady stream of games across Meta Quest, PC VR and PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2). Whether you’re looking for action, puzzle-solving, simulation or cooperative adventures, there’s already plenty to keep VR enthusiasts busy. From inventive indie experiences to major licensed franchises, the diversity of this year’s releases highlights just how mature the VR landscape has become. If you’re wondering which releases deserve a place in your library, below you’ll find our picks for the best VR games of 2026 so far.
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Vortex 9 Review – Colourful FPS for VR Newbies
Considering how the Meta Quest is a mobile device – it does run on a version of Android after all – it’s surprising how few mobile games have been ported to the headset. Lots of flat-screen console and PC titles have, but not mobile. Vortex 9, a multiplayer shooter, is one of the few to do this, with 131XR’s review finding a perfectly enjoyable title, even if it is targeted towards a younger demographic.
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Vortex 9 Quest VR Port Gets Final Launch Date
Revealed back in August 2025, the launch of Vortex 9 as a VR port for Meta Quest now has an official release date. Developer iTales VR has tried their hardest to put the game in the spotlight in the intervening months, going as far as to tease a launch for February 2026 last month. But now, finally, we now exactly when the Vortex 9 Quest VR port will arrive.
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Vortex 9 Warps onto Meta Quest Next Month
In August last year, iTales VR announced that Vortex 9 VR Version was coming to VR. Now, under the guise of iWorlds, the game has officially been announced for launch on Meta Quest headsets in February 2026. The game has been refined from its PC and mobile roots, with the FPS/TPS switching system built specifically for VR players.
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Vortex 9 VR Version Coming to Meta Quest
iTales VR, the studio behind the recently released Dark Trip, has announced Vortex 9 VR Version, a Meta Quest compatible edition of the hugely popular online shooter. Currently available on PC and mobile, the Meta Quest edition of Vortex 9 will bring the cutest battle pets to VR and an already established audience of 10 million players.
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