Samsung Galaxy XR Gaming: All Confirmed Android XR Games
▼ Summary
– Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset launches today for $1799 in the US and South Korea, with motion controllers costing an extra $250 ($175 with a launch discount).
– Gaming is not the primary focus of the Galaxy XR, but numerous developers are porting games, with two confirmed exclusives: Inside [JOB] and Enigmo.
– Buyers who purchase the headset by the end of 2025 will receive the ‘Explorer Pack’ from Google, including NFL Pro Era, Asteroid, and subscriptions to services like Google AI Pro and YouTube Premium.
– The headset supports PC VR through PC Link or Virtual Desktop and offers a variety of confirmed games spanning VR, AR, and mixed reality, such as Arizona Sunshine Remake, Demeo, and Walkabout Mini Golf.
– Many games are ports from other platforms, with features like hand tracking and mixed reality, and the list includes fitness apps, puzzle games, and immersive experiences, with more titles expected to be announced.
For those considering the Samsung Galaxy XR headset for immersive entertainment, the available gaming lineup is taking shape with a mix of exclusive titles and popular ports. While Samsung itself emphasizes broader mixed reality applications over gaming, numerous developers are bringing their experiences to the new platform. The headset is available now for $1799 in the US and South Korea, with optional motion controllers costing an additional $250, though a launch discount currently lowers that to $175. PC VR connectivity is also supported through services like PC Link and Virtual Desktop.
Currently, the platform boasts two confirmed exclusive games: Inside [JOB] and Enigmo. The rest of the confirmed titles are ports from other systems, and direct comparisons to their performance on platforms like the Quest are still forthcoming. An added incentive for early adopters is the ‘Explorer Pack’ from Google, available to anyone purchasing the headset before the end of 2025. This bundle includes immersive titles like NFL Pro Era and Asteroid, alongside subscriptions to services such as Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and NBA League Pass.
Here is the current roster of confirmed games and apps for the Samsung Galaxy XR.
Arizona Sunshine Remake & Arizona Sunshine 2 Vertigo Games is bringing both its original zombie shooter remake and its sequel to the platform. These titles challenge players to survive a post-apocalyptic American Southwest, with listings already appearing on Google Play.
Asteroid This launch experience is a 180-degree short film featuring a star-studded cast including Ron Perlman and Hailee Steinfeld. It’s an action thriller where a group attempts to mine a near-Earth asteroid, incorporating interactive segments with generative AI.
BRINK Traveler A long-standing travel application that uses photogrammetry to let users explore real-world locations, BRINK Traveler is joining the Galaxy XR as a launch title following its recent Lake Tahoe update.
Broken Spectre: Director’s Cut Originally released in 2023, this cosmic horror game from Games By Stitch is coming to Samsung’s headset in its enhanced Director’s Cut edition, featuring improved visuals.
Crystal Commanders This mixed reality real-time strategy game, which received a significant 2.0 update on Quest, is available as a Galaxy XR launch title from DB Creations, complete with redesigned story missions.
Cubism A critically acclaimed VR puzzle game, Cubism tasks players with assembling complex shapes from colorful blocks. It is now making its way to the Android XR platform.
Demeo The popular social tabletop dungeon crawler Demeo was one of the first games confirmed for the system. It remains to be seen if its PvP spin-off will also make the jump.
Drunkn Bar Fight The chaotic bar brawler from The Munky, which first appeared in early access nearly a decade ago, is being revived on the Samsung Galaxy XR.
Enigmo Adapted from a 2003 2D game, this spatial puzzler from Fortell Games is a timed exclusive launch title for the Galaxy XR. It challenges players to direct various fluids and energies using puzzle pieces placed around their room.
Exercise Your Demons A mixed reality fitness game with a cartoonish style, Exercise Your Demons is confirmed for the platform, though a store page is not yet active.
FitXR The subscription-based fitness service FitXR is coming to the headset, offering daily workouts, dance and HIIT routines, and regularly updated virtual environments.
Flappy XR A family-friendly platformer designed specifically for hand tracking, Flappy XR adapts the classic Flappy Bird concept into a 3D obstacle course.
God of Riffs: Battle For The Metalverse This heavy metal rhythm game is confirmed for a future release on the Galaxy XR, though a specific launch date has not been announced.
Green Hell VR The intense Amazonian survival game Green Hell VR, complete with its recent co-op mode and visual upgrades, is confirmed for the platform via a Google Play listing.
Inside [JOB] As a mixed reality onboarding experience from Owlchemy Labs, this exclusive title features hand-tracking and eye input as you solve puzzles alongside the familiar JobBot.
Job Simulator Owlchemy Labs’ classic humorous VR title, where robots have taken over human jobs, is also available as a launch title for the Samsung headset.
Laser Matrix This fitness-puzzle hybrid from Breach, which involves dodging lasers in a dynamic arena, is coming to the Galaxy XR after its recent Quest debut.
Litesport Fitness Apps The Litesport studio is launching not one, but six separate fitness applications on the Galaxy XR, as indicated by its Google Play presence.
Mirrorscape An augmented reality platform for creating 3D tabletop battle maps, Mirrorscape is confirmed for the headset via an official Google announcement.
NFL Pro Era The officially licensed NFL VR experience is coming to the platform, though it’s unclear if the upcoming 2026 edition will be included.
No More Rainbows In this game, you play as ‘The Beast’ to restore your home. The Galaxy XR version will introduce hand-tracking controls for the first time.
Pencil! This mixed reality educational app teaches drawing by overlaying digital guidance on real pencil and paper, and it is coming to the platform.
Real VR Fishing A staple of VR gaming, Real VR Fishing is confirmed for a release this month on Galaxy XR, featuring visual enhancements and cross-platform multiplayer.
Soul Spire Previously highlighted as a top title on Apple Vision Pro, this meditative puzzle game from Soul Assembly involves freeing ghosts from colorful spires.
Synth Riders The popular rhythm game is coming as a full-featured experience with mixed reality support, cross-platform multiplayer, and both hand-tracking and controller options.
The Curious Tale This charming puzzle game is adopting a free-to-access model on the platform, allowing players to try the first map for free with the option to purchase the rest.
Thrasher A remastered edition of Thrasher is a launch title for the Galaxy XR, running at 90 fps and including new game modes alongside hand-tracking support.
Titan Isles The co-op action adventure from the makers of Windlands 2 is confirmed for a port, though it is not expected to arrive until 2026.
Vacation Simulator The 2019 follow-up to Job Simulator, which simulates a holiday on Vacation Island, is another launch title available for the headset.
Walkabout Mini Golf The beloved mini-golf game, known for its consistent DLC updates, is now available as a launch title on the Samsung Galaxy XR.
(Source: Upload VR)
