While the sci-fi genre has been overused at this point, some developers still manage to wow people with their amazing games. Some examples include Half-Life, Bioshock, Mass Effect, etc. Luckily, some of these amazing sci-fi games are also available in virtual reality. Meta Quest 2 has a good variety of complete must-play titles for anyone who owns the headset.

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Let's look at some of these games and how they truly make the oversaturated sci-fi genre extremely engaging. For the sake of looking at the best of the best titles, we'll also include Quest 2 Steam VR-compatible games.

Updated on February 4, 2023 by Ritwik Mitra: The Meta Quest 2 is full to the brim with several great VR titles that will get players immersed in wondrous and amazing worlds. The sci-fi genre is especially poised for an immersive breakthrough with this medium, and several great sci-fi VR games have already cropped up for this headset that players can get into.

Here are some of the best VR games for the Meta Quest 2 that will get players immersed in wonderful sci-fi worlds and landscapes.

15 Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time

Doctor Who The Edge Of Time - the Tardis

Doctor Who is one of the most popular sci-fi shows of all time that is still going strong to this day. Fans of this show will be glad to know that the Meta Quest 2 has a VR game called Doctor Who: The Edge of Time that players can check out.

The game is pretty short and the puzzles are simple, but fans of Doctor Who will find a ton of things to enjoy about this experience. That being said, players who experience the freedom afforded in most VR games may be disappointed with the overall experience.

14 The Talos Principle VR

The Talos Principle

The Talos Principle is one of the more innovative puzzle games around, with its backdrop being quite engaging as well. Exploring the world of this game and solving puzzles one and a time is pretty great, with some of these solutions taking quite some time to achieve.

The fact that this game has been ported to VR is pretty impressive indeed. Fans who love calming puzzle games with intriguing stories will get a ton of mileage out of The Talos Principle, with its take on the sci-fi genre being pretty unique indeed.

13 Lone Echo

Lone Echo Jack the android

Lone Echo is one of the Meta Quest 2's best titles that fans need to check out. Roaming around in and around a spaceship makes for a truly amazing time, showing just how immersive VR can really be.

Lone Echo's sci-fi setting might be the first thing that attracts most fans, but it's the intriguing story that will compel players to check out the entirety of this amazing experience. This game and its sequel are must-play titles for VR fans.

12 Cosmonious High

cosmonious-high-vr-video-game-screenshot

Given how popular and engaging both Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator are, it's only a given that another title from this studio would boast amazing quality. Such is the case with Cosmonious High, where players experience a chaotic first day at an alien high school.

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The characters are memorable, the powers are great, and the VR medium is used flawlessly. Players who want to check out great sci-fi VR games on the Meta Quest 2 should look no further than Cosmonious High.

11 No Man's Sky VR

No Man's Sky VR

No Man's Sky is a game that needs no introduction. The title was hyped to the moon and back but its release was marred with a ton of controversy... only for Hello Games to give it everything they got to elevate the quality of this title to what was expected in the first place.

As of right now, No Man's Sky genuinely captures the amazing feeling of exploring vast sci-fi worlds with unique biomes and fauna. The fact that this game has been ported to VR is the icing on top of a rich cake.

10 Red Matter

Red Matter

Red Matter is a game set in space in a dystopian world where a cold war occurs. In the game, players will assume control of an astronaut who is on a mission on Saturn's moon, Rhea. Players will have to unravel the mystery and understand the shady top-secret research project that's happened in a facility they are exploring.

This game offers polished gameplay on top of a high-detail brutalist environment, making it one of the best-looking sci-fi games on virtual reality. Another thing that makes Red Matter great is that it works standalone on Quest 2.

9 Time Stall

Time Stall

Time Stall is a unique sci-fi title that is exclusive to Meta Quest 2. In the game, players have to serve alongside a team of robots and protect the ship using a time-bending protocol named Time Stall. This game is one of the most comfortable ones on the list, which only improves due to its room-scale support.

The game is physics-based and requires players to think creatively while solving the puzzles in front of them. Time Stall also has a great art style that works flawlessly smooth on Quest 2's powerful hardware.

8 Sairento VR: Untethered

Sairento VR Untethered

Sairento VR is one of the most fun games on the list, and it is all thanks to its amazing action-oriented gameplay. In this game, players assume control of a cyber ninja who can do many things in the given environment, including quadruple jumps, wall runs, power slides, and backflips.

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If that isn't enough, players can also use multiple weapons such as "katanas, firearms, bows, throwing glaives, shurikens, kunai, and more." Sairento VR: Untethered is a must-play for anyone who's either looking for an action game or a sci-fi title.

7 Vader Immortal: Episode I

Vader Immortal Episode I

The world of Star Wars fits the realm of virtual reality with perfection. As expected, Vader Immortal doesn't disappoint when it comes to encapsulating players in the Star Wars lore. Vader Immortal and its episodes are PSVR and Oculus titles that are all about uncovering an ancient mystery.

Players will feel like a true Jedi in the game as they swordfight their way through enemies and deflect their shots by perfectly timing the lightsaber. Vader Immortal is a story-based game that is currently sitting at a $37 price tag for all its episodes.

6 Republique VR

République VR

Based on the official page information, Republique VR is made by some of the same devs who have worked on games such as Metal Gear Solid, Halo, and FEAR. This game is an action-stealth sci-fi title set in an advanced world.

It requires players to uncover the story-rich mystery as they hide around in the thrilling and topical perils of government surveillance. This game takes a lot from titles such as Metal Gear Solid but still manages to be something of its own. The game originally came out in 2020, making it a relatively new sci-fi game on Quest 2.

5 Virtual Virtual Reality

Virtual Virtual Reality

Virtual Virtual Reality is a sci-fi adventure game and is also an indie title. It's like Inception, where players witness the virtual reality within a virtual reality. As the name suggests, this game is a funny title, but it is also story rich and full of unique locations.

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The goal here is simple. Players have to live extraordinary dreams in a world that's controlled by artificial intelligence. In Virtual Virtual Reality, players will witness stories from common locations to unique ones. For now, this game is available both on Quest 2 and PC VR.

4 Robo Recall: Unplugged

Robo Recall Unplugged

This Oculus Quest and Windows title is a complete sci-fi shooting experience that works exceptionally well from standing or sitting positions. Robo Recall: Unplugged allows players to shoot a legion of homicidal robots and stop the uprising.

This game is full of action, customization, and various unlocks that keep players hooked for a long time. Robo Recall: Unplugged is a standalone version of the Oculus Rift classic that came out in 2017. Players can enjoy the unplugged version as it works fairly similarly to the PC one. But if not, they can use a Link cable to enjoy the original on their Quest 2.

3 Space Pirate Trainer DX

Space Pirate Trainer DX

Space Pirate Trainer DX is the Quest 2 version of 2017's title with the same name. It's a first-person shooter with a heavy emphasis on hiding, shielding, and shooting that all takes place in a space somewhere in a sci-fi world.

Players who love the good old arcade cabinets will appreciate how Space Pirate Trainer mixes nostalgia with virtual reality. In-game, players will fight off hordes of droids by using various gadgets and weapons. With an arena & versus mode, Space Pirate Trainer DX is for anyone who wants to play a good shooter on Meta Quest 2.

2 Death Horizon: Reloaded

Death Horizon Reloaded

Death Horizon: Reloaded is a sci-fi zombie game set in an abandoned research station named Horizon. Players will assume control of a protagonist trying to survive and battle undead using various weapons.

The game offers a lot of things that make a zombie game great, including good graphics, lots of blood and guts, and the ability to dual-wield guns. The game also allows players to climb up stuff like pipes or ladders or jump off bars or ropes. It is a great game both in single-player and especially in co-op.

1 Half-Life: Alyx

Half-Life Alyx

Lastly, Half-Life: Alyx isn't the third main game everyone expected, but it is a great one nonetheless. With "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, this Half-Life does everything that made the old ones great and expands on that formula in virtual reality.

Half-Life: Alyx is a must-experience sci-fi title for anyone who owns a VR headset, especially due to its extremely well-crafted gameplay mechanics and super fun controls. Compared to other games, Half-Life: Alyx is a bit on the expensive side, but its story-rich gameplay and action-oriented physics make it completely worth it.

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