Top VR Games October 2025: Quest, SteamVR & PSVR2

This October brings an exciting lineup of new virtual reality games across all major platforms, offering something for every type of player. The VR gaming scene is heating up with major releases on Meta Quest, SteamVR, and PlayStation VR2 as developers capitalize on the busy fall season. Following a relatively quiet summer period, September already showed increased activity with titles like DrakkenRidge, Titan Isles, and the full release of Table Troopers. Valve’s VR Forever Fest on Steam further signaled the growing momentum in the PC VR space.

The autumn months traditionally represent the peak period for VR game releases, and this October continues that pattern with numerous anticipated launches. We’ll continue monitoring announcements throughout the month and updating our coverage accordingly. While not classified as traditional game releases, noteworthy events include Forefront’s open beta beginning October 9 and Steam Next Fest running from October 13-20, both offering additional gaming opportunities.

Laser Matrix arrives on Quest October 1 from developer Breach. This action title challenges players to dodge laser hazards while hitting glowing buttons in dynamically changing arenas, reminiscent of Laser Dance. The game includes scalable difficulty settings with optional modifiers and features both Survival Mode and Time Trials for varied gameplay experiences.

Project MIX Demo launches exclusively on Quest 3 the same day. This anime-inspired VR game follows former thug Rone as he attempts to leave his criminal past behind. The narrative branches based on player decisions with multiple romance options available. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign and April’s PC VR demo on Steam, this Quest 3 and 3S demo offers a taste of the full experience.

BlackGate hits Quest on October 2 from Fun Train. This 4v1 asymmetric multiplayer horror game enters early access, pitting four engineers trying to repair a space station against a fifth player controlling an alien creature. The alien begins as a small larva but grows increasingly powerful as it successfully attacks the engineers.

Bolverk Games brings Dick Wilde to Quest 3 on October 2. Originally released in 2017, this arcade shooting game returns with price adjustments and gameplay balancing improvements. Players battle critters across swamp environments in this classic VR title from the creators of Genotype and Surviving Mars: Pioneer.

My Monsters releases October 2 on both PC VR and Quest platforms. Developed by Ludact, this surreal third-person adventure features hand-painted visuals and combines environmental puzzle-solving with platforming elements. Players journey alongside a small monster named Moti, confronting creatures that represent psychological struggles including loneliness, fear, and anxiety.

Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset arrives on Quest 3 October 7. Set around the events of Solo: A Star Wars Story, this experience blends VR and mixed reality gameplay. Players encounter up-and-comer Volo Bolus as he partners with podracer Sebulba from Star Wars: Episode I, continuing the Star Wars VR legacy established by Vader Immortal and Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge.

Super RC launches on Quest October 8 from the Ultrawings series developers. This racing game features 1/5 scale remote-controlled cars that players can collect, build, customize, and race through approximately three hours of single-player content. Supporting both mixed reality and VR gameplay, it includes a track creator, car customization options, sandbox mode, and online multiplayer for up to eight competitors.

The Phoenix Gene comes to PC VR on October 8 from HEROmation. Inspired by Star Fox and Ikaruga, this third-person narrative on-rails shooter casts players as Firestorm, a phoenix protecting Jackie after an accident involving an immortality serum. The PC edition includes 120fps support following last week’s Update 1.3 on Quest, with a free Steam demo currently available.

Memoreum releases on Quest October 9 from Patient 8 Games. Beginning life as a Dead Space VR mod, this action horror game transports players to the year 2311 as Dr. Otto Hudson, who discovers his ship’s inhabitants have fallen victim to the Ichor Infection. Steam and PlayStation VR2 versions will follow at unspecified dates.

Scared by Squares enters early access on Quest October 9. This creepy exploration game casts players as a prisoner given a life sentence who receives one final chance at life by entering a digital prison of perfect squares called the Cube. A Quest demo is currently available, with a PC VR version planned for future release.

Walkabout Mini Golf: Forgotten Fairyland DLC arrives October 9 across Pico, PC VR, PS VR2, Quest, and iOS platforms. Mighty Coconut’s 36th course explores the crumbling remains of Fairyland Amusement Park, abandoned since a mysterious disaster struck.

Dreams of Another comes to PS VR2 on October 10 as the next PixelJunk series entry. Exclusive to PS5 with first-person VR support, this game reverses traditional shooter mechanics by having players create objects through shooting rather than destruction. The Steam version lacks PC VR support.

Reach launches October 16 on PC VR, PS VR2, and Quest 3 from nDreams Elevation. This AAA cinematic VR adventure follows reluctant hero Rosa as she uncovers secrets of an underground civilization while confronting mythical threats. Early impressions suggest a compelling narrative experience.

Vex Mage releases October 16 on Quest and October 21 on PC VR from Nervous Systems and Fast Travel Games. This high-speed shooter supports up to three players fighting through deadly arenas against enemies emerging from all directions. Free demos are currently available on both platforms.

Cité Alexandrie arrives on Quest October 17 from Sirene Rouge Games. Set in an alternate 1980s France where books and records have become contraband, this narrative-management game tasks players with operating an illegal cultural network.

Trenches VR launches October 22 on PC VR, PS VR2, and Quest from Steelkrill Studio and Perp Games. This psychological horror game set during World War 1 incorporates supernatural elements and features microphone detection where enemies can hear players’ real-life breathing. Dying returns players to the beginning.

Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate comes to PC VR October 23 from Mighty Eyes. This remake of the 2022 time travel adventure follows Asher Neumann through escape room-style puzzles across different historical periods. A PC VR demo has launched, though previous delays suggest the release timeline might shift.

The Amygdala Protocol releases on Quest October 24 from TitanZGames. This puzzle survival game casts players as a private detective investigating Crestwood Institute to locate missing neurologist Dr. Elias Thorne, uncovering a dark conspiracy involving highly unethical experiments.

Waltz of the Wizard: Skully’s Fantastic Fails expansion arrives October 27 on PC VR and Quest. The new content adds rocket launch sections in the Courtyard, hundreds of new reactions and voice lines, new tower events, and a redesigned menu. A PS VR2 version will follow later this year.

Arken Age comes to Quest 3 October 30 from VitruviusVR. This single-player action-adventure game, previously available on Steam and PlayStation VR2, maintains full content parity in this standalone port. Early impressions indicate a promising adaptation.

Little Planet enters full release on Quest October 30 from VRWOOD. Originally launched in early access during 2023, this social sandbox game allows solo or multiplayer home building across different planets with terraforming capabilities. The full release coincides with a transition to free-to-play.

Zero Caliber 2 remaster launches on PC VR October 30 from XREAL Games. Previously released on Quest, this FPS sequel features a single-player campaign with four-player co-op and PvP modes, overhauled graphics, and reworked combat scenarios. Crossplay with Quest isn’t supported.

By Grit Alone comes to PC VR sometime in October from Crooks Peak. This intense action horror game, originally launched on Quest last November, presents a sci-fi anthology of narrative tales set in derelict starships within the “Bermuda Triangle of space.” A demo launches October 1 with progress carrying to the full game.

Drop Dead: The Cabin arrives on PC VR in October. Initially launched on Quest two years ago, this zombie survival shooter adds four-player co-op, cross-platform multiplayer, and a flatscreen mode. Visual enhancements accompany the port, with a Steam Next Fest demo available October 13.

Zero Caliber Remastered heads to PS VR2 in October. One of VR’s older FPS hits receives a remastered edition for Sony’s headset, though a specific release date remains unconfirmed. The developer plans to bring Zero Caliber 2 to PlayStation VR2 at a later date.

For developers with upcoming VR games worthy of inclusion in future monthly roundups, please reach out through our contact channels. Those interested in comprehensive upcoming VR game information can consult our complete list covering Quest, PC VR, PlayStation VR2, Pico, Apple Vision Pro, and Android XR platforms.

(Source: Upload VR)