Virtual Reality Games for Meta Quest You Will Enjoy Well into 2023

Although it’s tough to pick stand-out games your children won’t get bored with before New Year’s. The Meta Quest system has an array of blockbuster hits that I will attempt to narrow down to a few your family will enjoy throughout 2023.

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Some YouTube reviewers and I share their “opinion” of these games. Do your research before you buy these games to avoid disappointment.

You may be looking for some last-minute gifts as we approach the holidays. The VR games will entertain and excite most gamers on your list and maybe convert some non-gamers.

Meta Quest is a standalone, virtual reality (VR) video game system. It is an all-in-one VR gaming system, meaning people can play video games with just the VR controllers and headset, making it an economical option. That means you can start much cheaper because you won’t have to buy an expensive system and then the VR headset and accessories.

However, if you have a history of dizziness and seizures, you should not use a VR headset, instead, stick to a regular video game and limit your playing times. Although there is no actual evidence of brain damage from VR, extended use could cause disorientation, depression, and dizziness, says, ServReality.

Additionally, VR players should set up a designated playing area free of obstructions to avoid injuries from running into walls, coffee tables, or each other.

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What has many players so excited about Meta Quest is the totally wireless system, and it starts at only $399 on Amazon. Compared to the HTC Vive, which typically costs more, it’s a blockbuster move on their part!

Wow, even using blockbuster in a sentence seems so outdated now, doesn’t it? It seems only yesterday when we would stop off at Blockbuster after work on Friday and pick up the newest game for Atari or Nintendo to play all weekend.

Now with subscriptions and sideloads, you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your recliner to get your favorite.

However, Facebook (Meta) engineers warn against “sideloading,” saying these games have “not been approved by Facebook and could potentially damage your device or be malicious in nature, even if it doesn’t appear so at first.”

So, it would be best if you were careful with that unless you fully understand what you are doing. On the other hand, it might just be their way of saying, “…stop being cheap and buy a subscription to get your favorite game.”

But what is your favorite? Tricky question, huh? So many games to choose from and so little time on the weekend for the games.

I rummaged around several different genres to come up with what are my five favorites. Let me tell you, that was not an easy task.

I started with nearly thirty to get down to five, and I went back and forth on a couple that I thought should be on the list, but I didn’t want just to name five adventure games because those are my favorites.

Oh, BTW, I always use a reverse format for my ranking, like David Letterman used to do. So, we’ll start at five and go to number one.

#5 — Down the Rabbit Hole for Meta

Who could pass up putting an Alice in Wonderland look-alike adventure game into their top five? This is a puzzle adventure that our family loves playing together. Although any level gamer will enjoy this game, it is challenging for novice and expert players.

Check out this two-minute review. Since these various reviews and trailers are not mine but from multiple YouTube personalities, if you enjoy it, give it a like or subscribe.

#4 — Moss for Meta Quest

Moss is another third-person platformer game that your entire family will love playing. This is a highly rated PSVR game as well; in fact, I ranked Moss at number four for PSVR too.

Might as well stay consistent, right? Actually, many of these VR games are available on different platforms. That dang mouse is just so cute. It’s kind of like playing Stuart Little.

Moss Trailer | Oculus Quest (Meta)

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#3 — Beat Saber for Meta Quest

Beat Saber is another crossover choice from PSVR. Beat Saber is energetic and empowering. The OST 5 release offers five new songs free to Beat Saber owners.

You will have a devil of a time giving up the headset while playing this habit-forming and addictive game. In this challenging game, you will have to use your blue or red saber to slice through the right beatbox.

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#2 — Half-Life Alyx for Meta Quest

Half-Life Alyx is still kicking and as exciting as ever. You and Alyx Vance are on a mission to save Earth from an alien invasion. The VR graphics in this game are insane and intense. Beware, many of these aliens don’t die with one shot.

Half-Life: Alyx – Official Gameplay Trailer #1 (Subway)

IGN says, Check out four minutes of gameplay from early on in Half-Life: Alyx's campaign, in which you find an upgrade station and battle Headcrab-controlled zombies.

#1 — SuperHot VR for Meta Quest

Speaking of shoot-em-up games, SuperHot VR is my number one game on Meta simply because it is. People love shoot-em-games and the constant action to escape reality for a while.

Some gamers call SuperHot VR the best VR game on any platform. Well, I might not go that far, but it is lots and lots of fun. People say the Meta Quest liberation from wires is a revolution in gaming. It is a challenging and invigorating way to get a cardio workout and have fun doing it!

Does SUPERHOT VR hold up in 2022? 🤔

Once again, none of these trailers or review videos are mine, so if you enjoyed it, please like and subscribe.

Tidbits and takeaways about Meta gaming.

The Meta Quest VR system gives you total freedom from wires, making it much more fun, relaxing, and exciting.

My Meta Quest top five choices are, Down the Rabbit Hole, Moss, Beat Saber, Half-Life Alyx, and SuperHot VR. You could spend an entire weekend playing just one of these games and not get bored.

Honorable mentions go to Pistol Whip, A Fisherman’s Tale (one of my personal favorites), I Expect You to Die, Star Wars: Vader Immortal Trilogy, and Red Matter. Check out the game action trailers for these on YouTube, or try one out on your Meta Quest.

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About the author.

Stephen Dalton is a native of Old Town, ME, and a retired US Army First Sergeant with a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland. He is a Certified US English Chicago Manual of Style Editor. Top Writer in Travel, Food, Fiction, Transportation, VR, NFL, Design, Creativity, Short Story, and a NewsBreak Community Voice Pro.