The Oculus Quest 3’s growing library of VR experiences includes some exclusives and titles optimized specifically for the next-generation headset. Notable examples include: Half-Life: Alyx, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Creed: Rise to Glory, No More Heroes III, Thumper, and Tetris Effect. The current status of this project is recorded here.
As technology continually advances, there arrives a point where it becomes necessary to bid farewell to outdated hardware; indeed, we’ve observed several telltale signs suggesting Meta is poised to shift its focus away from the Quest 2. The company has slashed the headset’s price tag to just $200, and the 256GB model remains out of stock, while Quest 2 accessories have also taken a substantial price hit, implying a clearance sale is underway? As speculation swirls about a more affordable Quest 3 on the horizon, it’s reasonable to assume that buying a brand-new Quest 2 is no longer a wise decision.
While most developers have primarily showcased Quest 2’s visual enhancements up until now, several creators have indeed abandoned support for Quest 2 and Quest Professional altogether in favor of the latest Quest 3 iteration – including one of Meta’s own first-party studios. With the Quest 3’s upgraded Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset, the more than twofold boost in GPU power is hardly surprising.
As new information emerges, this record will evolve over the next few months; accordingly, we will keep it updated with any further developments learned. This review is excluded from first encounters since it serves as an additional guide for actuality tutorials. As Townsmen VR was initially exclusive to Quest 3 but has since become available on other older headsets, its relevance has diminished.
For the time being, this is a comprehensive list of video games available on the Oculus Quest 3 platform, with no equivalent listing for the Quest 2.
Alien: Rogue Incursion
In Alien: Rogue Incursion, a VR experience within the iconic Alien franchise, players are immersed in an authentic virtual reality sports game. Survival horror fans will soon have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a spine-tingling experience on Meta Quest 3, with Survios confirming its arrival on this cutting-edge headset – but unfortunately, owners of older Quest models will not be able to join the thrill ride. Despite varying entries on the record, Rogue Incursion is a multi-platform game set to debut on PC VR and PSVR 2 in “Summer 2024.”
Alo Strikes XR
AlloStrikes XR introduces its innovative health platform to Quest users through a pioneering blended reality app, featuring volumetric capture technology that brings 3D instructors to life. Designed by Magnopus, this innovative platform promises “life-sized, photorealistic” virtual 3D instructors who guide you through personalized sessions within immersive, nature-inspired environments and offers a range of yoga, meditation, and Pilates classes.
Batman: Arkham Shadow
Meta’s first-party studios have unveiled their inaugural game, Batman: Arkham Shadow, developed by Camouflaj and published by Oculus Studios. Notably, this title is exclusive to the Quest 3 headset. While few details are currently available about this new entry beyond its “late 2024” release window, more information may be forthcoming during the Summer Game Fest on June 7.
Hi there, Dot
Niantic, the developer behind Pokémon Go, has rebranded its cellular augmented reality game Peridot as ‘Hi There, Dot,’ a mixed-reality experiment available now on Oculus Quest. Accessible without charge, guided by manual oversight, you can capture the small, wobbly creature mid-air, submerge it in a container filled with paint, or position it on a flat surface to stimulate its natural curiosity. You can also use gestures with your hands to summon meals, as if feeding an invisible companion.
Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded
With IO Interactive as its partner, XR Video Games has embarked on a distinct venture, diverging from its previous collaboration with Hitman 3’s VR mode for PSVR and PC VR, which produced Zombieland and Zombie Military VR experiences. Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded is set to revolutionize the stealth gaming experience this summer, boasting a fresh cel-shaded aesthetic, the innovative ability to wield weapons in both hands, significant enhancements to interactive environments, and a thoroughly modernized user interface for unparalleled immersion.
Laser Dance
Laser Dance, created by Cubism developer Thomas Van Bouwel, reimagines the classic spy-fi concept of evading laser beams as a room-scale mixed reality game. Laser Dance’s debut on the VR scene will exclusively utilize Meta’s cutting-edge Quest 3-specific APIs, necessitating a room scan for optimal performance. According to Van Bouwel, this immersive experience will be limited to Quest 3 and its future iterations within the Meta ecosystem, leaving the release date shrouded in mystery.
Mecha Occasion
Developed by the Chenni Community, Mecha Occasion unfolds in a world where robotics and artificial intelligence have seamlessly integrated into daily existence, shaping the fabric of society. Will you rise to the challenge of becoming the league’s most formidable mecha pilot by competing in the intense online battles of The Mecha Occasion, a premier robotic combat league where pilots face off against each other in one-on-one PvP matches? While it’s currently available on Steam and PSVR 2, a Quest 3 version is set to debut this summer.
Pencil!
Pencil! A new virtual reality toolset for artistic expression is reportedly in development for Meta’s upcoming VR headset, Quest 3. The innovative app offers intuitive, step-by-step lessons on attracting in mixed reality, seamlessly integrating the Quest 3 controller as a digital overlay guide that projects instructions onto a blank sheet of physical paper, allowing users to sketch with traditional pencils.
Starship Dwelling
Developed by Creature, Starship Dwelling is the primary confirmed Quest 3 exclusive game, a unique title that showcases the innovative capabilities of this cutting-edge VR headset. In the third quarter of 2024, get ready to embark on an out-of-this-world adventure as your living room transforms into a futuristic starship using cutting-edge blended reality passthrough technology.
“Ahead of the curve, Creature’s founder Doug North Cooker emphasizes that building a thriving, impactful, and futuristic mixed reality capability necessitates exclusive options only available on Quest 3, he told UploadVR in March.”