Top 25 Best Meta Quest 3 Games

December 25, 2023

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Here are our picks for the top 25 best Quest 3 games available now.

Our list of best Quest 2 games and best Quest 3 games will be updated and maintained separately. There will be some crossover, but with a few key differences. On Quest 3, our recommendations will be slightly different, taking into account upgraded visuals, mixed reality experiences, better performance and featuring some newer releases that shine on the new headset.

While we’ll still update and add to it while it remains supported, we want our list of Quest 2 recommendations to stand as an insight into what the best VR games were for that generation on that specific headset. That’s why we’ve tried to approach our Quest 3 list with a fresh perspective: we want it to feel like a good representation of games that play best on this generation of standalone VR.

For games that were previously released on Quest 2, we’ve often linked our original reviews of those games in our recommendations below. However, where appropriate, we’ve also included links to footage and articles detailing Quest 3-specific changes or enhancements, or updates that added significant new content since our review.

25. A Fisherman’s Tale

This mind-bending puzzle game redefined the limits of first-person VR puzzles, featuring a staggering array of creative scenarios and scale-based puzzles. The game takes place in a lighthouse, with its best puzzles uses a miniature model of the building that contains a mini-me version of yourself, mirroring your every move. What follows is a set of mind-bending scenarios that nearly break you brain at every turn, paired with a poignant story about self-acceptable.

It’s a short and sharp puzzle game and an instant classic of the genre that is worth checking out. If you’re still keen for more after finishing the game, then you can also take a look at the sequel, Another’s Fisherman’s Tale.

Read more: A Fisherman’s Tale Review

24. Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game

Set in the universe of Paradox Interactive’s strategy game Stellaris, this VR roguelite spin-off from Fast Travel Games sees you command a spaceship from the third-person through diorama-style levels.

You’ll fight enemies, encounter hostile and friendly creatures, and investigate planets, all while collecting EXP and scraps to upgrade your ship for current and successive runs. For fans of roguelites, Ghost Signal is a stand-out entry in the genre on Quest.

23. Red Matter 2

When it released on Quest 2, Red Matter 2 was one of the most impressive visual showcases available on the headset. Thanks to the developers at Vertical Robot, it now looks even better on Quest 3.

The Quest 3 update brings “console-quality” enhancements to the sci-fi adventure on Quest 3, with increased rendering resolution, 4K textures, dynamic shadows and much more. It’s a stunning achievement for what was already one of the most visually-impressive standalone VR releases.

The gameplay itself is fairly slow in pace, focused on environmental puzzles and occasional combat. It doesn’t always land – some of the puzzles begin to frustrate, especially toward the end – but the beautiful sci-fi vistas and detailed environments often smooth over frustrations caused by occasional gameplay hiccups.

22. Samba de Amigo: Virtual Party

There’s plenty of rhythm games available on VR headsets, but Samba de Amigo: Virtual Party is a compelling new member of the line-up.

Marking SEGA’s first major foray into VR, Virtual Party brings the classic Samba de Amigo franchise into a new medium. You’ll be shaking your maracas to the beat, lining up with six markers in front of you, as well as making poses or completing movements to build combo and achieve a high score.

There’s 40 songs in the base game, including tracks from high-profile artists like Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, Rina Sawayama, Ricky Martin, Bon Jovi and more. It’s a great selection that leans heavily into 2010s upbeat pop – it’s hard to resist a rhythm game that includes Nicki, Ari and Jessie’s iconic pop girl team-up Bang Bang.

The biggest drawback is the fairly lackluster multiplayer options, but Virtual Party is still engaging enough to prove that the classic franchise is a perfect fit for VR.

21. The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

There is no denying that The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is one the best campaigns available on the Quest system – it’s been that way since it first released on Quest a few years back. However, it’s yet to receive a Quest 3 upgrade with boosted visual and graphics enhancements.

We know that an update for Quest 3 is in the works, but it won’t arrive for a few weeks still.

That said, there is a lot to love about Saints & Sinners – it sets the bar for VR zombie games with fantastic physics-based combat and a meaty campaign set across the remains of New Orleans. The Quest port was top tier when it first released for previous headsets, so it’s a shame that Quest 3 enhancements aren’t available yet. If you can’t wait, then there’s a lot to love about the game already and it should run as expected – but if it were us, we’d be holding off until that visual boost arrives next month.

20. Unplugged

Unplugged is a Guitar Hero-style game in which you strum notes arriving to the beat. But, instead of holding a plastic peripheral in your hand, the Quest version of the game relies entirely on hand-tracking.

When you hit a streak, Unplugged is a genuinely empowering air guitar experience that will have you shredding with the best of them, and it’s only got better over time as the tech improves. It’s got a fantastic tracklist of rock classics and the hand tracking, for the most part, is now reliable enough for the experience to work as intended.

Read more: Unplugged Review

19. Population: One

Population: One is VR’s version of Fortnite – and it’s done really well. Matches take place on a huge map where squads of three battle it out to be the last ones standing. It’s a solid shooter with great VR mechanics for climbing and flying – however, that also means it can be an intense experience in terms of comfort for some players.

The POP1 Quest 3 graphics upgrade is LIVE!

🔥 Runs at 90 FPS
🔥 44% larger eye buffer for higher resolution graphics
🔥 200% increased LOD distance for better resolution assets on the Battle Royale Maps

Textures and details “POP” like never before! pic.twitter.com/oZJt303yFu

— POPULATION: ONE (@populationonevr) October 10, 2023

If you want a competitive shooter fix with a Fornite-like battle royale structure, Population: One is your best bet. It has cross-play support with other headsets and is now free-to-play on Quest, so you can jump in without paying a cent. Even better, developers Big Box VR also issued an update that bumps up the resolution, runs at 90FPS and increases the LOD distance.

Read more: Population: One Review

18. Among Us VR

Among Us VR brings the viral flatscreen sensation into VR on Quest 2, translating the original game brilliantly. It adds new depth to the experience, featuring top-tier VR design and the added immersion of experiencing this social whodunit in virtual reality means that it offers something familiar yet original compared to the flatscreen release. There’s also features cross-platform play between VR platforms, so you can play alongside your friends on PC VR, Pico and PSVR 2.

17. Asgard’s Wrath 2

Asgard’s Wrath 2 offers impressive scale on an uncharted level previously unseen on Quest headsets. It features many incredible moments of bespoke gameplay, expert cinematic direction and sequences of god-like proportions.

However, it also wraps its best moments around an open world that feels fairly unsatisfying to explore and an RPG structure that sometimes feels as though it gets in the way of the main campaign. There’s also very few Quest 3-specific upgrades in the game, featuring textures, lighting and an overall graphics presentation aimed at Quest 2.

This game isn’t a tight linear experience – there’s more of those below – but if you’re looking for an expansive, near-overwhelming RPG to dig into, then Asgard’s Wrath 2 is the best offering of that on Quest 3.

16. Beat Saber

For the longest time, Beat Saber has been VR’s poster child and one of its earliest (and continuing) successes. It’s always been a natural fit on Quest, where you’ll slash notes to the beat of the music, dodge obstacles and try to master a truly spectacular selection of first-class music tracks. It’s an empowering, energetic and addictive VR game.

There’s been plenty of new DLC added to Beat Saber over the years, including music packs featuring high-profile artists like Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Billie Eilish and many more. Plus, a recent update adds support for playing at 120Hz on Quest 3.

15. Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice

As far as immersive first-person campaigns go, Vampire is one of the best available on Quest. Set in the World of Darkness universe, this Dishonored-style stealth game puts you in shoes of Justice, a vampire from the Banu Haqim clan seeking answers after a mysterious murder.

With a 10-15 hour campaign, Vampire: The Masquerade offers top-notch audiovisuals and a compelling amount of freedom in how you approach missions. There’s a bunch of vampire-based mechanics and abilities to choose from, letting you set stealth traps or jump fang-first into the action. It’s not without faults – there’s some clunky design and occasional odd AI behavior, but nothing that can’t be forgiven. Those seeking a solid vampire adventure through the canals of Venice should find themselves satisfied with what Justice has to offer.

14. Outta Hand

One of the best releases this year on Quest, Outta Hand takes Gorilla Tag’s physical, gesture-based movement system and evolves it with new mechanics and a stretchier feel into something truly sublime.

Not only is the combination of thrilling platforming and combat really satisfying, but it’s paired with an engaging, no-fills narrative, witty dialogue and beautiful environments. If you’re looking for a short but sweet VR platforming campaign, then this Crash Bandicoot-inspired title is one you can’t miss.

Read more: Outta Hand review

13. Little Cities

Little Cities is the best city simulator game available on any VR platform, let alone Quest 2. It perfectly distills the formula down into a focused approach that emphasizes city management through design. Instead of getting bogged down in menus, the ebb and flow of your city will be determined by how you lay out the roads, key services and various elements provided to you.