THE Meta Mission 2 and Goal Mission 3 have been out since 2020 and 2023, respectively. Since then, many games have been released for Meta platforms, with new titles every year that excite fans and bring new experiences to virtual reality. Some popular games released include Beat Saber, The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinnersand The VR room. Each game brought its own unique experience, pushing the limits of what is possible in VR gaming and keeping players coming back for more.
2024 was another good year for virtual reality games, with releases like Max Mustard, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and VAIL. While titles from previous years are still performing well, more recent titles have continued to drive the industry forward. These games offer players new gaming experiences and intriguing stories that keep them engaged and excited about the future of VR gaming. Of all the games released this year, these are the 10 most talked about and best rated.
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Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable
Become a scout regiment recruit to face titans
With over 2,000 reviews on the Meta Store and a 4.5 rating, Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable has become a fan favorite, providing an action-packed experience. The game is especially popular with those familiar with manga and anime, but can still be enjoyed by those new to the series. It has everything you could want in a VR game: intense action, stunning visuals, and immersive mechanics that make you feel like you're actually fighting Titans in the world of Attack on Titan.
Entering the game, players join the Survey Corps as recruits to help defend humanity against the Titans. To do this, players will use omnidirectional mobility gear to swing through the air and attack the Titans with slashing attacks while avoiding the deadly attacks thrown their way. Although some small problems make Attack on Titan VR a pain in the neck, it is still a fun and exciting experience.
Attack on Titan VR was released in two parts. The first part was released in July giving access to ten unique missions. The second part was released later, updating the game with more chapters, co-op mode, survival mode, and new weapons. The fun isn't over yet – the roadmap to 2025 (via Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable website) includes the launch of the Global Challenge, the launch of Thunder Spear, and a mysterious free update that will likely bring even more exciting content and surprises to the game.
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X8 Contra: Super Wall Storm
Fight bosses like Bird Human Garth and Super Wall
X8 Contra: Super Wall Storm It hasn't received much recognition, but that doesn't make it any less worthy of a spot in the top 10 Meta Quest 2 and 3 games of 2024. With just over 100 reviews on the Meta Store, X8 Contra: Super Wall Storm has a rating of 5.0 this shows how much its players appreciate its fast-paced action. The game is full of new features, such as a supreme Bill and Lance skin, Contra game mode and five exclusive collaboration splats. The game is even better with friends; you can team up with your friends to face the forces of Red Falcon.
Inside X8 Contra: Super Storm on the Wall, players will fight against enemies such as Bird Human Garth, Armadillo Bomb and Super Wall. X8 Contra: Super Wall Storm offers a variety of playing styles in both attack and defense and access to several tactical maps that will put players' creativity to the test. It's a fast-paced, action-packed game that keeps players on their toes.
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Escaping Wonderland
Meet the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and more from Wonderland
Escaping Wonderland is another 2024 Meta Quest title that hasn't gotten the recognition it deserves. It's a game that takes players down the rabbit hole and into the classic world of Wonderland. Escaping Wonderland brings famous and beloved characters like the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter to life.
In Escaping from Wonderland, Players take on the role of Molly, who needs to escape Wonderland. It's a diorama-style environment with hours of whimsical gameplay and puzzles that will engage players and challenge their problem-solving skills and creativity.
With over 100 reviews on the Meta Store and a 4.8 rating, Escaping Wonderland is a must-have game for anyone who loves puzzles, puzzles and the world of Wonderland created by Lewis Carroll. It has received high praise for its captivating gameplay, enchanting atmosphere, and clever puzzles that keep players hooked from start to finish.
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VR Workshop Simulator
Make your dreams of owning your own workshop come true
Simulator games are extremely popular among players and there are simulator games that explore many topics. Players can live out all their unique fantasies and interests in simulator-style games, from city building to power washing and lawn mowing. Meta Quest has a few titles to choose from, and this year it released another one to the list in VR Workshop Simulator. The concept is quite simple: Take on the role of a workshop owner and bring old items back to life. Assemble, disassemble, clean and create your own projects.
In Workshop simulator VR, players will have various tools and techniques to use while completing tasksEarn money and build a reputation as one of the best workshop owners. Buy and upgrade tools, gather resources, and even expand the workshop as your business grows. VR Workshop Simulator has relaxing and rewarding simulation gameplay, offering players the chance to be creative and hands-on in the workshop of their dreams. It also has a 4.8 rating from 62 reviews on the Meta Store.
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Anomaly
Scavenge, loot and try your best to survive
With a review score of 4.8 with 68 reviews on Meta Store, Anomaly offers an exciting science fiction adventure to its players. It's a high-stakes PvPvE extraction shooter that takes players on a wild ride through the dangerous Exclusion Zone. Set in 2050, the Exclusion Zone is an abandoned and dangerous city controlled by the Conway Group. To survive, players must fulfill harvest and loot contracts while battling rival players and lurking dangers.
TThe objective is to protect the artifacta precious commodity that everyone seeks. Even once you have it in your hands, the challenge isn't over – all the other players won't stop until they take it from you. Players must be quick to outwit opponents and avoid losing everything, but with customizable weapons and tactical tools, they can turn the tide of battle in their favor. Anomaly promises to keep players on edge and offer an experience full of action and adrenaline in each match.
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Max Mustard
Play 40 handcrafted levels in a fun platformer
Max Mustard is the latest in VR platforms, providing players with an action-packed adventure experience across over 40 hand-crafted levels. It's trending among seasoned platformers and newcomers alike, with a 4.8 rating and 633 reviews on the Meta Store. Each level is packed with adventures, surprises, and unique mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.
Players take on the role of Max Mustard and set out on a mission to rescue adorable mud pups. The mudpups are being held captive by Stubbins, a shady businessman who sells them to the elite, who use them as vanity products. The game offers hours of fun with immersive first-person power-ups through a third-person platforming experience. With shocking twists, Max Mustard will leave players questioning the fates of their enemies and their own decisions.
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Metro Awakening VR
Face supernatural threats
Metro Awakening VR has a Metascore of 81 in Metacritic and a 4.5 rating from 863 reviews on the Meta Store. It contains violence, blood and gore, and strong language, which puts it in the 17+ rating. Metro Awakening VR takes players on a first-person adventure to explore an atmospheric environment, using stealth and combat to navigate the dark and scary Moscow metro.
As Serdar, players must survive paralyzing radiation, deadly threats, and supernatural horrors while searching for Serdar's wife and the medicine she needs to survive. Elements of the supernatural through ghosts and spirits add tension and mystery to the gameplay. With handmade weapons and a gas mask to stay safe in the post-apocalyptic world, players must venture into the depths of the Metro and face bandits, mutants and worse. Metro Awakening VR keeps players on the edge of their seats as they navigate treacherous tunnels to survive.
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I am cat
Enjoy a chaotic life like a cat
Since its release on Meta Quest I am cat received a positive reception from players. It currently sits at a 4.9 rating from an impressive 55,000 reviews – an impressive achievement. The sandbox action game released this year quickly became one of the best-rated and best-selling among other Meta titles. Just as the title suggests, I am cat allows players to embark on an adventure as a cat who lives in his grandmother's house. The house is full of excitement in the form of quests and explorations that capture the charm and curiosity of being a cat.
Like a cat, players can freely roam around grandma's house, exploring and finding secrets along the way. As they explore, they can get into trouble and cause mischief by cooking, playing, running and jumping around Grandma's house. Players can even steal and fight Granny, becoming her mortal enemy, or choose a more peaceful route to become Granny's friends. I am cat offers variety and will give players plenty to do, whether it's causing mayhem, finding hidden secrets, or taking on missions that test their problem-solving skills and creativity. There are even minigames to keep players engaged.
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Batman: Shadow of Arkham
Protect Gotham from the Rat King
With a Metascore of 84 activated Metacritic and a 4.6 rating with 3,900 reviews on the Meta Store, Batman: Shadow of Arkham was praised for its exciting gameplay and faithful adaptation of the beloved Arkham series into a VR experience. Shadow of Arkham It has quickly earned a reputation as not only one of the best Meta Quest games, but also one of the best Batman games ever made, and is definitely a must-play for any VR enthusiast.
Play as Batman in a fully immersive VR experience, protecting Gotham City from the villain Rat King and his followers. With the city being threatened by the "Rat King"Day of Wrath,Chaos ensues when riots break out and players must race across Gotham to stop the unrest, restore order, and stop the Rat King once and for all.
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VAIL
Engage yourself in one of the top-rated virtual reality shooter games
For fans of first-person shooters, VAIL It's an absolutely must-play game. Full of action and violence, VAIL quickly became the highest rated VR shooter on the Meta Store. It has everything you could want in a first-person shooter: smooth, responsive gameplay mechanics, solid interactions, and an engaging physics system that makes every action feel real and impactful. It's more than just a shooter – it redefines VR combat, offering intense action, strategic gameplay, and dynamic environments that keep players coming back for more.
Players can participate in intense 1v1 battles, compete in mini golf and adventure through the Citadel to discover hidden secrets. VAIL also offers free, team-based game modes, and as players level up, they can unlock rewards and compete to top the leaderboards. VAIL plans to release more game modes in the future, which will be available to all purchasers of the VAIL combat DLC, meaning players will continue to have new content to explore.
Whether you're looking for a puzzle game, platformer, simulation, or first-person shooter, Meta Mission 2 and Goal Mission 3 The games have something for everyone. With multiple titles in its library and more to come, there will always be something new and exciting to explore in the years to come.
Source: Attack on Titan VR: UnbreakableMetacritic (1, 2)