If you’re looking for something to do that doesn’t cost a dime on your Quest.
Then, today, I got you.
Good day everyone!
Cas here, and I have tried all the free games on the Quest store but found that not all
of them are even worth the download.
So I made a list of my favorites, so you don’t have to waste your time.
Stick around until the end of the video because I also have suggestions of free games to play
OUTSIDE of the official Quest store.
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Let’s start with ultimate relaxation.
TRIPP is a meditation and trackable mindfulness journey.
It may sound boring to some of you; I am not the meditation type either, but I tried one
of the free trips, and it surprisingly got me hooked all the way through and made me
feel pretty great after.
So why not check it out to see if it will surprise you too.
Another relaxing title is Bait, where it’s up to you to help your boss catch rare fishes,
thereby saving the struggling aquarium where you work.
It’s a casual fishing game with cartoonish graphics, making it super cute and fun to
dive into.
Next up, I got three interactive experiences for you.
These are guided stories mostly for watching but include some exploration with your motion
controllers as well.
One of my favorites is The Key.
A short 20-minute standing experience that will take you through dreams, facing challenges
and difficult decisions, all leading to a shocking revelation.
I feel this one is a hidden gem.
It talks about a heavy subject, and it made quite an impact on me.
But I can’t tell you what it is without spoiling it.
So I will just recommend checking it out.
Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Not to be missed in this list is Mission: ISS, a space simulation aboard the International
Space Station.
You’ll learn what life is like in the spaceship by doing missions like docking a space capsule
and even taking a spacewalk.
This is very well made and super cool game for any space fan.
Okay, something closer to the ground, if you like to learn about the Second World War and
what it was like for a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl who was forced to go into hiding to escape
persecution from the Nazis, then check out Anne Frank House VR.
For more than two years, Anne was in hiding in an old office building in Amsterdam.
In this experience, you’ll explore this building, and it will gain you a unique and
emotional insight into her life.
Interesting fact, this experience is a recreation from the real-life museum in Amsterdam in
my country that people pay to visit.
So I guess it’s cool we can check it out for free in VR.
Time to put your controllers down because one of my favorite hand-tracking demos is
Elixir.
You become a sorceress apprentice and learn to manipulate elemental magicks with your
hands.
It’s a short demo made to show off hand tracking.
So to make the most out of it, make sure to explore it to the max before the game ends.
Next up.
My favorite thing to do in VR is exploring worlds with others.
So next up I have the perfect free games for that.
First, I adore Half + Half, which includes five unique mini-games that help you connect
with people you know but also people you don’t know.
Every element is designed to make you look and sound funny, so I can promise you that
the game will -for sure- get you to smile.
And if it did, leave me a like.
If it didn’t, leave me a dislike.
I don’t mind 😉
The following two VR social games are titles you probably know already.
Rec Room and VRChat.
Both are about exploring community-created worlds with others online and playing mini-games
together.
I think the most significant difference between the two is the graphics.
VRChat gives you the ability to upload any avatar you want.
Really.
Anything… while Rec Room is a bit stricter with its cartoonish avatars.
But both games are so extensive and so enjoyable.
The userbase is also massive since both support cross-play with other devices.
Another social VR game not to miss is AltSpaceVR.
This one is more about the events hosted in its world that are mostly educational or about
socializing.
For example, maybe you want to test your improv skills or meet like-minded people.
It’s all there.
Just check out the calendar to see if there’s anything for you.
Now, let me ask you something.
Do you have a good Pokerface?
Because I don’t, so thankfully, it doesn’t matter in PokerStarsVR as you can play poker
as an avatar and without the risk of losing real money.
You can spend real money that unlocks more features, but it’s not needed.
Since you are playing against real people, it is excellent for those wanting to brush
up their poker skills.
So the next app doesn’t get talked about often, and I get it.
Reading this has to be something you like to do.
Sphere Toon – VR Comic is an app you use to read manga or webcomics.
What makes doing it in VR different is that the comic isn’t boring flat, the panels
are 3D, giving you some depth, and sometimes these panels also turn into a 360 environment,
making it more immersive.
As you may know, I love manga, so I thought I’d include it for the like-minded.
Also, in the creative category, check out Gravity Sketch.
This app just became free this year and is fully packed for those who want to 3D model.
With it, you can create loose, free-form sketches, detailed models, expansive scenes, and artwork
unrestricted.
I’ve used this app before to design my own phone holder based on Chary and then I 3d
printed it, which turned out pretty okay for someone who draws like sh**.
If you’re interested in how I did it, check out the video.
Link is below.
Next, I got an adventure exploration game.
The Under Presents is the unique game out of the bunch.
When you download it, you get about 30 minutes of free game time to check out its single-player
time loop-based mystery.
And if you like it, you can buy access to the multiplayer modes.
There’s also currently a live theater show going on during the weekends for the entire
month of March.
I know that’s not free, but I did this, and I thought it was terrific, so I wanted
to put this on your radar.
Talking about terrific things, probably the most polished free-to-play game on Quest is
Echo VR.
This is a multiplayer VR sports game where your team’s mission is to get the disc into
the opponent’s goal, of course.
Since there is zero-gravity tho, you get the freedom to make some crazy stunts while at
it.
It’s a true adrenaline-boosting sports game from the future where real skill is required.
So naturally I suck at it.
The base game is free-to-play.
There is a premium Echo Pass that you can buy, but it doesn’t mess up the game’s
balance as it’s only for cosmetics.
Next, we have a couple of movie-watching apps.
Of course, Netflix is one of them, but that isn’t free since you need a subscription.
So what you can use for free is Bigscreen VR.
Here, you can stream whatever is on your computer or watch one of the 172 free tv channels with
shows like Rick and Morty on a huge screen.
What’s also great is that you can watch stuff together with other people.
Speaking about meeting up, in times like ours, VR turns out to be an excellent tool for remote
collaboration.
For this, you cannot miss Spatial, an app designed for work meetings.
Using it you can share documents, 3D models, notes, your screen, and more—enough features
for a covid-proof productive meeting.
I was actually surprised to see how many features you get in the free version, so check it out.
I also have a great app for more solo workers.
Immersed allows you to create multiple virtual screens wherever you are.
It’s great if you are outside or any place where you don’t have access to various screens.
The app also allows you to cowork, but I feel it’s more focused on solo work.
The free version gives you two screens.
And if you want more, you do need a paid subscription.
Fun fact, they recently added the ability to bring your phone inside the app too.
All right.
Let’s end this video with some pure watching experiences, so these are stories where you
can lean back, relax and just watch.
First up, Traveling While Black.
An educational story about the long history of restriction of movement for black Americans
and the creation of safe spaces in our communities.
This one made quite an impact on me.
Two more watching experiences are Henry and Invasion.
Both cute animated shorts with animals.
Henry is a little hedgehog who loves to hug but can’t, and Invasion is about two adorable
bunnies standing in the way of an alien invasion.
These two experiences are kind of classics now as they’ve been around ever since the
start.
So if you haven’t checked them out yet, then you just have HAVE to.
Free Demos Of Great Games So, next to this list, there is more free
stuff to do on the Quest store.
There are a couple of demos available for good games, Beat Saber, Creed, Dance Central,
Journey of the Gods, Space Pirate Trainer, Sports Scramble, and SUPERHOT VR.
Just type in ‘demo’ in the store’s search field, and you will get them.
These demos are great if you don’t have the game yet and would like to know if it’s
something for you.
In this list I highly recommend Journey of the Gods here for sure!
That’s mostly it for my favorites on the official Quest store.
But don’t click away yet as I’m not finished.
There’s still a bunch of things to do for free outside of the store.
Like, there are many free games on App Lab, and those are not listed on the Quest store.
To find these, you can go to “sidequestvr.com”, scroll down to “Browse Categories,” and
click on “App Lab”.
Now if you click on “Filters”, then you can select “free”.
This list has some really fun games too.
Like, I enjoyed Ancient Dungeon, Gorilla Tag is mega-popular right now, but I have yet
to try it, Puzzling Places is superb for those who like puzzles, Arcaxer Demo is pretty fun
as well.
It’s a turn-based RPG game, and I think it’s the first of its kind for VR.
I like the concept.
Recently a Synth Riders demo was added which is a good alternative to Beat Saber.
There are more cool games to explore, and new ones are added almost every business day,
so check back on this list often!
Remember, these are games you can install with just the link.
If you want more tips on how to find more App Lab games, then check out my video on
this.
Link is below.
One last tip for stuff to do.
You can also check out WebXR games!
These are games you don’t need to install on your Quest to play them.
All you need is to open that link of that WebXR game in the Oculus Browser inside your
headset, and then you can click on the VR icon to start playing immediately.
SideQuest also has a great list for WebXR games.
You can find them on the site by clicking on “WebXR” in the filters under “Platform”.
I recommend checking out Moon Rider, for example.
Do you have any other suggestions of free games or things to do on Quest?
Drop it in the comments below so everyone can get some more tips.
If you can’t get enough and would like to know what my favorite paid games are per genre.
Then check out this video to get some suggestions on what to buy next.
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