The Essential Meta Quest 3 & 3S Games Guide (2026 Update)
Looking for the best games to play on your Quest right now? The library is huge, so I’ve organized my absolute favorites by genre to help you find exactly what you need.
From endless multiplayer hits I constantly revisit, to new story-driven releases that have grabbed my attention, these are the essential games every Quest owner needs to play.
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👑 Best Overall
Arken Age
Easily the new benchmark for standalone VR in 2026. Arken Age delivers a massive 15-hour campaign with physics-based combat that feels like a true console blockbuster. With deep weapon crafting and visuals that push the Quest 3 chip to its absolute limit, this is the essential single-player adventure to own right now.
Batman: Arkham Shadow
The Full Arkham Experience in VR
Asgard’s Wrath II
A 60+ Hour Open-World Epic
Marvel’s Deadpool VR
Become the Merc with a Mouth
Ghost Town
Supernatural Mystery
🔫 Shooters
Forefront
Finally delivering on the promise of massive-scale warfare in VR, Forefront is the Battlefield experience we’ve been waiting for. With support for chaotic 32-player matches, fully drivable tanks and helicopters, and destructible environments, nothing else comes close to this level of immersion. Optimized perfectly for the Quest 3, it offers buttery-smooth performance, even when explosions are rocking the map, making it the definitive multiplayer shooter to play right now.
Contractors
The Mod-King of VR Shooters
Breachers
5v5 Tactical Siege Action
Into the Radius
Hardcore Stalker-Vibe Survival
Ghosts of Tabor
The Ultimate Extraction Shooter
⚔️ Action & RPG
The Walking Dead Saints & Sinners
Years later, this remains the undisputed king of VR physics and survival. Saints & Sinners doesn’t just let you kill zombies; it forces you to physically drive weapons through skulls and scavenge with genuine tension, offering a “weight” that few other games have matched. With a deep crafting system and a story where choices actually matter, it is still the most immersive and complete survival RPG on the platform.
Blade & Sorcery: Nomad
The Ultimate Physics Combat Sandbox
Assassin’s Creed Nexus
Full Open-Map Parkour & Stealth
Reach
Cinematic Action-Platforming (Mirror’s Edge Style)
Dungeons of Eternity
The Best Co-Op Dungeon Crawler
🏠 Mixed Reality
Drop Dead: The Cabin
Transforming your actual living room into a desperate last stand, Drop Dead: The Cabin’s “Home Invasion” mode is the definitive Mixed Reality horror experience. Zombies don’t just appear; they smash through your real-world walls and windows, forcing you to physically barricade your doors and fight back in your own space. It is terrifying, highly replayable, and the perfect showcase for why passthrough gaming is the future of the Quest 3.
Starship Home
Turn Your Room Into an Alien Sanctuary
Spatial Ops
A Tactical FPS in Your Own Living Room
Laser Dance
Spy-Movie Laser Dodging in Your Hallway
Walltown Wonders
Build a Tiny, Living Town in Your Walls
🧟 Horror
Resident Evil 4
Still the gold standard for AAA gaming on standalone headsets, Resident Evil 4 in VR isn’t just a port; it’s a complete transformation that puts you directly inside the nightmare. With a full 15+ hour campaign, manual reloading mechanics that ramp up the tension, and the iconic Mercenaries mode included, this is the most polished and content-rich action-horror game you can own.
Alien: Rogue Incursion
The Authentic Alien Survival Horror Experience
Metro Awakening
Terrifyingly Immersive Underground Survival
MADiSON VR
The Scariest Psychological Horror on Quest
Lies Beneath
Stylish Retro-Comic Survival Horror
💪 Fitness
Les Mills Bodycombat
While other premium fitness apps lock you into expensive monthly subscriptions, Les Mills Bodycombat stands out as the best “buy once, sweat forever” package on Quest. Featuring over 50 intense workouts led by real professional coaches, not just floating voices, it brings a full martial arts studio into your living room. From boxing drills to knee strikes, the tracking is flawless, and the intensity is unmatched for a pure cardio burn.
Rager
Neon-Soaked Rhythm Combat Brawler
Supernatural
The Premium “Peloton of VR” Experience
FitXR
Class-Based Zumba, Box, and HIIT
Les Mills XR Dance
Professional Choreography Made Simple
🎵 Casual & Rhythm
Beat Saber
It is the game that sells headsets for a reason. Beat Saber remains the absolute king of VR rhythm gaming. Slicing neon blocks to the beat of adrenaline-pumping music isn’t just satisfying, it’s a genuine flow-state experience that anyone, from your grandma to a pro gamer, can pick up instantly. With a massive library of music packs (Queen, The Weeknd, Daft Punk) and 2026 updates adding even more lighting effects, it is the one game you must own.
Pistol Whip
John Wick Meets Rhythm Action
Tetris Effect
A Spiritual, Zen-Like Tetris Experience
Real VR Fishing
The Most Relaxing Game in VR
Synth Riders
The “Dance” Alternative to Beat Saber
🤝 Co-Op & Social
Walkabout Mini Golf
Easy to pick up but incredibly deep, Walkabout Mini Golf remains one of the absolute best social VR experiences available. With a constant stream of creative new courses and buttery-smooth physics, it’s the perfect game to relax with friends or lose yourself in solo practice. A true must-have for any Quest library.
Demeo
The Ultimate Virtual Tabletop RPG
VRChat
The Ultimate Community Sandbox
Orion Drift
Zero-G Sports (The Successor to Echo VR)
Gym Class
The Ultimate Social Sports Hub