Resident Evil Village to Gran Turismo 7, top 5 games you need to try in VR

Playing a game is one thing. But feeling like you are actually inside the game world is an experience that you can’t really forget. With modern VR headsets, players are no longer just controlling a character on a screen. They in fact are placed right inside the environment, where everything is happening. And there is no denying the fact that some games feel particularly special when played this way as their worlds are built for immersion. From intense horror to deep underwater exploration and realistic racing, VR can transform familiar titles into something entirely new. Here are five games that truly show why VR gaming is worth trying.

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Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village is known to lean more towards action than horror. But when you put on a VR headset, the game starts to feel much more terrifying. I tried the game on my PS VR 2 and caught myself screaming at almost every turn, especially during that well-known giant baby monster sequence.

Every creaking door, distant sound or sudden enemy encounter feels far more intense. You are no longer just watching Ethan Winters look for his missing daughter, you actually ARE Ethan Winters, dropped in the middle of a Village full of terrifying monsters.

As far as combat is concerned, it also feels very different in VR. Looking around corners, aiming weapons manually and reacting to threats with natural head movements make the gameplay far more engaging. Moments that were already tense in the standard version become genuinely nerve-wracking in VR. So, if you want to experience how powerful VR horror can be, Resident Evil Village is one of the best places to start.

Gran Turismo 7

Racing games have always tried to recreate the thrill of sitting inside a real car, and Gran Turismo 7 comes very close to that feeling in VR. Instead of looking at the car from the outside or through a fixed camera, players are placed directly in the driver’s seat. You can glance at the mirrors, check the dashboard and look through the corners while driving.

The sense of speed becomes far more noticeable when the track surrounds you in full scale. Every turn feels more natural because you can physically look in the direction you want to go. And when this is paired with a steering wheel setup, the experience becomes even more greater. Gran Turismo 7 shows how VR can turn a racing simulator into something that feels almost like a real driving experience.

Half Life Alyx

Now when we talk about VR design, Half Life Alyx is widely considered one of the best examples of what the technology can achieve. Unlike many games that simply add VR support, this title was built entirely around it. Every interaction in the game is designed to feel natural inside a virtual world.

You need to pick up objects, reload weapons manually and explore environments that react to their movements. Even small details, like opening drawers or examining items closely, add to the sense of immersion. The storytelling also benefits from VR because characters and environments feel far more alive when they appear around you. Half Life Alyx does not just support VR, it fully embraces it.

Subnautica

Love exploration? Curious about what lies deep in the ocean? Subnautica will have you hooked for hours. The game places players on an alien ocean planet filled with strange creatures and mysterious underwater landscapes. All you need to do is swim through massive coral reefs or dive into deep underwater caves. Sounds simple, right? Well, it really isn’t.

The standard version of the game already looks stunning, and sometimes creepy. However, VR makes the experience far more intriguing and terrifying. Subnautica doesn’t really come across as a horror game when you first start playing but believe me, it is one of those games that just leave you gasping even when you take your VR headset off.

Horizon Call of the Mountain

Sony built Horizon Call of the Mountain specifically to showcase what modern VR hardware can do. Set in the same universe as the Horizon series, the game is all about exploration and physical interaction with the environment.

You will have to climb mountains, move through forests, and battle large robotic creatures using bows and other weapons. Now since everything is designed with VR in mind, these actions feel much more natural than they would in a traditional game. Looking up at towering machines or vast landscapes also gives a stronger sense of scale. And if you have played other Horizon games, using a bow and arrow like Aloy is a cherry on top.

The game highlights how virtual reality can create a more physical and engaging style of gameplay. Instead of simply pressing buttons, you are actively moving, aiming and interacting with the world around you. And this is exactly what makes Horizon Call of the Mountain one of the most impressive VR experiences available today.

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