22 Sep 2026 at 8:06 am UTC
By Liam Squires-Hand
Here’s some of the highest-rated VR games released on Steam in 2026. Helping you get ready for the SteamOS Linux powered Steam Frame.
The problem with VR games on Steam is that…there aren’t actually all that many proper game experiences regularly releasing. There are some that are clearly worth checking out though! So here’s a top 15 based on user reviews, to help you cut through the noise.
Perhaps you might find your first Steam Frame favourite thanks to this!
Review Score: Overwhelmingly Positive (19,716 reviews)
Release Date: 04/07/2026
“Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we’ve got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.”
Review Score: Very Positive (1,925 reviews)
Release Date: 23/04/2026
“Forefront is an intense VR shooter featuring 32-player large-scale battles, land, sea, and air vehicles, and immersive, tactical combat. You are the tip of the spear in the war between a global energy giant and resistance forces. Which side will you take?”
Review Score: Very Positive (1,617 reviews)
Release Date: 17/09/2026
“CONVRGENCE is an atmospheric VR extraction shooter set in the procedurally generated, ever-changing Chernokamensk Anomaly Zone. Scavenge loot, fight bandits and hunt for mystical artifacts — all with your loyal dog companion by your side. But extract before nightfall, or face what lurks in the dark.”
Review Score: Very Positive (1,370 reviews)
Release Date: 12/03/2026
“A highly realistic VR survival roguelike adventure set on a ruthless 17th-century tropical island. Shipwrecked and alone, you must survive without guidance as you face wild beasts, nature’s fury, and a mysterious local tribe. Every decision is yours. Your survival is in your own hands!”
Review Score: Very Positive (1,276 reviews)
Release Date: 10/07/2026
Early Access
“GERONIMO is an immersive, tactical CQB shooter built for Virtual Reality that depicts a modern-day world in which Tier 1 operators are called to implement unconventional operations as members of elite teams. Breaching, in-depth character and weapon customization and more! “Who Dares, Wins””
Review Score: Very Positive (756 reviews)
Release Date: 21/05/2026
Early Access
“Animal Company is a chaotic multiplayer VR adventure where you and your friends play as thick-cheeked animals to dive into spooky worlds, fight monsters, uncover secret lab experiments, and turn literal trash into powerful physics gear.”
Review Score: Very Positive (419 reviews)
Release Date: 07/05/2026
Early Access
“FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR is destructive arcade racing at windshield distance. Trade paint, lose control, recover hard, and survive as rivals, debris, and pileups close in from every side.”
Review Score: Very Positive (319 reviews)
Release Date: 16/04/2026
“A delivery guy. A dimensional rift. A quest across another world. Master telekinesis and elemental magic in Erath, where everyday objects become legendary weapons. Battle mythical creatures. Solve ancient puzzles. Uncover dark truths. Advanced VR physics meet epic fantasy adventure.”
Review Score: Very Positive (231 reviews)
Release Date: 26/03/2026
Early Access
“Send it your way in VMX. Ride BMX, MTB, or scooters, throw down gesture-based tricks, session parks with friends, take on challenges, and customize your ride and style in an immersive multiplayer VR playground.”
Review Score: Very Positive (180 reviews)
Release Date: 13/03/2026
“Tower Tag is the original hyper-dynamic futuristic paintball like PVP shooter with a grappling hook locomotion method that becomes second nature instantly. Without any motion sickness!…”
Review Score: Very Positive (170 reviews)
Release Date: 23/04/2026
“Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is a dark atmospheric adventure‑puzzle game where you embody Dark Six, a mysterious figure with the shape of a little girl. Navigate in a disturbing world, solve intricate puzzles, and escape terrifying giant foes in a desperate search to become whole again.”
Review Score: Very Positive (116 reviews)
Release Date: 31/07/2026
“LET’S BE HONEST. You’re in deep shit. Straitjacket locked tight. Hood over your head. And the atmosphere? Definitely not a dream vacation. But hey… it happened. You did what you did. And now you’re here…”
Review Score: Very Positive (116 reviews)
Release Date: 09/04/2026
“Hunt the corrupted Guardians and purge a dying world in Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR, a brutal old-school FPS built in the legendary Quake engine and reimagined for virtual reality. With dual-wielding combat, physical reloading, and deadly artifacts at your command, the darkness doesn’t stand a chance.”
Review Score: Very Positive (85 reviews)
Release Date: 26/08/2026
Early Access
“Survive 365 days to earn absolute freedom. Become the operator of a remote D.E.C.A.Y. bunker, explore the scorched sectors of the United States with your robot companion, gather rer is a matter of choice.”
Review Score: Very Positive (67 reviews)
Release Date: 25/06/2026
“Starvault VR is the first true VR MOBA shooter, blending classic MOBA strategy with explosive hero-shooter action. Squad up, master unique heroes, unlock insane skins, and jump into intense 5v5 battles. Step into the arena!”
That’s it for this little round-up. Be sure to keep checking back on GamingOnLinux for more quick news tips, reviews, editorials, fun lists and so on!
What have you been playing in VR lately? Let us know what you think in the comments.
I still have fingers crossed I’ll get moved from the Steam Frame waitlist to reservations before the end of the year – so I can do some guides and reviews for you on top of our usual ongoing coverage. Join us in the Waiting Room on the Forum.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Tags: Steam Frame, Listicle, Misc, Round-up, Steam, Virtual Reality (VR)
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