So you have recently heard about this really cool technology which enhances your gaming and video experience multifold and you are tempted to try it. But where should you start? Do all VR games run the same, are all of them equally exciting and well-designed? No. A big no.
Just because a game is VR compatible does not mean it’s good. To be honest, a lame game can affect your VR experience and give you the wrong idea about VR’s awesomeness. It is imperative to pick only a quality game.
There are plenty of games available on the App Store. Apple hasn’t announced it’s own VR headset yet; the Apple devices, however, support other VR headsets like Google Cardboard which are available for as low as $15 at any retail outlet. Many tech giants also provide fully functional VR headsets with supportive accessories, which you can use for best VR experience.
There are a plethora of options to choose from. To help you out, we have curated a list of best iOS games based on their rating, reviews, and our experience.
Sisters: A VR Ghost Story
- Price: Free
- Size: 300 MB
- Developer: Otherworld Interactive, LLC
- Available for iOS 10 and above.
Experience true horror in VR with immersive 360-degree visuals and bone-chilling audio. This is one of a kind experience. The developers definitely pulled out the big guns and designed this app.
Sisters have a good review of 4/5 stars and rated 12+ for its Horror content.
GermBuster
- Price: Free
- Size: 191 MB
- Developer: Realiteer Corp.
- The app runs on iOS 6.0 and above
An arcade First Person Shooter(FPS) based on VR in which the player cleanses the germs by shooting with a bubble gun. The gameplay is simple and addictive, it won’t take long to feel like you have been playing it for ages.
There’s something distinct which makes incinerating germs with bubbles fun (maybe it’s the harmless looking bubble gun). GermBuster has a lot of positive review and 4.5/5 stars. The has an age rating of 9+ in the App store.
VR Roller Coaster
- Price: Free
- Size: 169.5 MB
- Developer: Frag, LLC
- Requires iOS 8 or above.
There is no experience like a roller coaster thrill. The high-speed cruising, the stomach drop is really fun and scary at the same time. But it is not for everyone. Those who fear roller coaster in real life, getting a experience in VR is altogether an escape.
If you purchase a google cardboard it is one of de facto apps available for iPhones.
The image rendering is fine and has a good amount of details. VR roller coaster is age rated 4+. Your kids are in a safe environment without violence.
BattleZ VR
- Price: Free
- Size: 184 MB
- Developer: Realiteer Corp.
Another amazing VR game from Realiteer. This is one of the first VR massively multiplayer online first-person shooting(mmofps) game build for Cardboard VR. The gameplay consists of teaming up with other players and to defend their residences from zombie attacks, dragons and other dangers in a post-apocalyptic world.
The gameplay is very addictive with great graphics rendering with minimal lag on extreme loads. The game works best on iOS 6 and later versions of iOS.
InCell VR
- Price: Free
- Size: 252.8 MB
- Developer: NIVAL, INC.
InCell is a shooting and racing game with a nerdy twist of biology and game theory all mixed into the bag, making the perfect recipe for a VR game. The game takes place inside a human body and you play the role of WBC. You dodge objects and collect objects protecting the body while you are travelling in the bloodstream.
A solid rating of 4.1 / 5 stars and age rating of 4+. InCell runs on iOS 8.0 and above.
VR Archery
- Price: Free
- Size: 64.1 MB
- Developed by: Andrew Sasaki
- VR archery is a Free game available at App Store. It runs on iOS 6.0 and above.
The game is also a defacto for Google cardboard but also supported by other VR glasses.
The gameplay is simple you practice and compete in archery. The game has smooth controls and the stereoscopic rendering is flawless. The game also as an Endless mode for endless fun.
Final Kick VR
- Price: Free
- Size: 218.7 MB
- Developed by: Ivanovich Games.
- Requires iOS 6.0+
When soccer and VR come together, there is simply no resistance whatsoever thinking about downloading the game.
The graphics are surreal with the most spectacular shots and saves. You feel like you are in the field and hitting the ball. Controls are simple and intuitive but mastering it takes some effort.
There are different modes and difficulty levels making the game more engaging. The tournaments can be played both offline and online with 100 best teams in the world.
The game also has some In-App Purchases which unlocks all the features.
Vanguard V
- Price: Free
- Size: 368.6 MB
- Developer: Zero Transform LLC
- Runs on iOS 8.0+
Vanguard V is a third person shooting game, developed for VR Headsets. The story takes place in the low earth orbit and continues till the core. With its immersive music and Stereoscopic VR controls it has a 360-degree realistic view.
You play the character Qu, who tracks parasite menace from the far end of the galaxy and with the help of A.I BiT you fight it to save your planet.
Vanguard’s age rating is 4+ and has 4.2/5 stars. It has many good compliments and positive feedback.
World’s a Mess by The Verbs: A Virtual Reality Music Video
- Price: Free
- Size: 80.1 MB
- The developer is same as of the Sister VR, Otherworld Interactive LLC.
Players unfold a musical adventure where they have to complete missions to keep progressing in the game. The game has simple look based controls which is super intuitive and fun to play. You can easily spend hours playing it. The music is catchy and you’ll really love the concept and design of the game.
The graphics rendering is good and has little lag. The game works best with google cardboard.
VR XRacer
- Price: Free (In-App Purchases)
- Size: 86.3 MB
- The Developer of the game is NISCO.
The VR XRacer is a racing game which has two modes one is hand mode and another is VR mode.
The story of the game takes place in star wars 3 when a UFO attacks Earth. You join the forces and fly a space jet. There are many obstacles courses with varying difficulty. The 360-degree viewing angles combined with good graphics is a treat to eyes.
The game is for anyone above 4+ and has a solid 4.9/5 stars in the App Store.