Virtual games for Android. The best VR apps for Android that will not leave you indifferent

Today, the real world fades into the background, gradually being replaced by the virtual. Developers are creating more and more more games, with magnificent graphics that are difficult to distinguish from reality.

Special glasses virtual reality, installed game– and you are in a stunning new world.

If you already have virtual glasses, but you can’t choose what to play, this article is for you.

We'll talk about the most popular and most interesting games ah virtual reality.

Virtual reality in the real world.

As you know, the world does not stand still, but steadily and purposefully continues to develop. This movement touched all spheres of human life, and shed special light on the gaming world. It’s no longer news how far technology has come.

The old 32-bit images have been replaced by high-quality images and first-class graphics. But the creators of the world of gamers did not stop there, but decided to invent the so-called virtual reality. You put on special glasses - and in a stunning game world you freely roam the expanses of space as a test astronaut, climb as a pioneer through uncharted jungles and mountains, or try to get out of a room filled with your most secret fears.

We can talk a lot about virtual reality for a very long time.

But today I invite you to familiarize yourself with the list itself, the best and most exciting games that will completely change your idea of the gaming world.

And for starters, (for those who are not very well versed in helmets and virtual reality glasses) we will talk about what these devices are and what they are used for.

Types and models of helmets and virtual reality glasses

There is, of course, nothing and no one needed. But it's useful to know. So, if you are not aware of all the new products in the world of VR (virtual reality or virtual reality) and are just planning to purchase such a device as virtual reality glasses, I bring to your attention the most popular types of such devices.

First of all, it is worth noting that there are both helmets and virtual reality glasses.

Some of them are suitable for computers and laptops, others for smartphones.


Name	Price	Rating	Name	Price	Rating
HTC Vive	Average	10/10	Samsung Gear VR (SM – R323)	On average 5400 rub.	9/10
Oculus Rift CV1	From 32,400 rub.	9.8/10	Fibrum Pro	From	9.7/10

There are helmets of this kind, but these were among the most popular among them.

Now let’s move on to reviewing some of the most popular and anticipated games for virtual reality glasses. For convenience, I suggest dividing the games by topic.

If you are a brave gamer and to the point of horror love stories that make your blood run cold:

Allison Road

An exciting first-person horror game developed by the British studio Far From Home. The action takes place in England.

One morning, waking up in his own home, the main character discovers that something terrible has happened to his family.

Strange, frightening things are happening everywhere - bloody graffiti on the walls, strange images in the corridors.

All the doors in the mansion are locked, but encountering various objects - photographs, letters, the hero gradually enters every room in the house.

The clock also plays a major role - every night they count down the time until some terrible event.

Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac OS

The Hum: Abductions

The first-person horror game tells the story of a sudden alien invasion of Earth.

In the center of the plot is a woman who is having difficulty surviving the last month.

Her husband disappeared without a trace, strange and frightening things begin to happen in the house, and next to her little son..

Platform: PC and PS4
Net: Broadband connection to the Internet
Year of release: currently under development.

Narcosis

Main character- a diver who found himself on deep bottom Pacific Ocean. His the main objective- save your life.

The realization that oxygen will soon run out can drive you crazy, and there is already so little of it left.

The story is told from a first-person perspective by a man trapped in a huge spacesuit, significantly different from the usual horror.

There are no frightening monsters here that every now and then try to jump out from around the corner. But the hero will have to fight worse monsters. His enemies are the inhabitants sea abyss and thousands of kilometers to the surface of the water.

Platform: Windows XP, 7,8,10
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Year of release: March 28 2017

Now let's talk about the vast expanses of space.

If you dreamed of becoming a great astronaut as a child, you will like these games and will help you make your dream come true.

Even though it’s not real space, it’s still better than nothing. Plus, it's safer to fly into space without leaving your room.

ADR1FT

main character in the plot - a woman who stayed the only person who survived the crash space station.

Memory loss, a meager supply of oxygen, a broken spacesuit, the death of all crew members.

All around are the wreckage of the ship and the vast expanses of cruel space.

The main task of the heroine is to remember what happened in the end and return home, collecting resources and other important things in outer space.

Platform: Windows XP, 7,8,10
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Year of release: March 28, 2016

iOMoon

In the virtual reality game iOmoon we find ourselves in the role of an exobiologist.

Our main task is to study the satellite of Jupiter called Io, where some forms of life are supposedly discovered.

Most of the journey takes place in the Delta Probe, which is equipped with an artificial intelligence companion.

The main catch is that oxygen is limited. And this makes us think faster in order to get to the meeting point with the rescue squad.

Platform: Windows XP, 7,8,10
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Release date: April 27 2016

Well, if you prefer to stand firmly on the ground and hold a pistol or rifle in your hands over the cosmic expanses of the Universe, these games are for you. We're talking about good old shooters.

Arizona Sunshine

The action takes place during the post-apocalypse among desert expanses, caves and canyons that hide a lot of secrets.

You can walk around the area without obstacles and shoot annoying zombies from time to time.

Platform: Windows XP, 7,8,10
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Release date: Dec 6 2016

Get Even

The main character vaguely remembers what happened to him quite recently. Only fragments slip through my memories - an explosion, some abandoned building, it seems there was a girl there.

Soon our victim realizes that he is in an old psychiatric hospital.

All he has besides the peeling dirty walls is the voice of an unknown person, which every now and then comes from mobile phone.

The hero understands that first of all he needs to find the mysterious captive, and then find a way out of the predicament.

Platform: Windows XP, 7,8,10
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Release date: June 21 2017

Vr box goggles are on the podium regarding the realm of android virtual reality viewers.
being VR glasses that are relatively inexpensive and affordable, a large number of people interested in virtual reality apps and games have purchased them. This application offers a sufficient number of games for vr box with control, as well as others that do not require it
able to play.
The main advantage is that they have filtered out the best available vr android games and put them in the same place so that interested parties can inform themselves and then choose the one they want. 3D viewing with VR viewfinder is also possible
its core function brings it to perfection.
fortunately, we're talking about Not only about vr box 360 videos, but they can be linked to each application by performing movements such as walking, running or exploring in addition to actions such as grabbing objects, opening doors, examining drawers or furniture.
analyzes depending on the game possible actions, but as we note, it is completely different and adds an important component to simply rendering 3D video in virtual reality. We have available and collected games with controls for VR box.
it is necessary to have a well configured and connected joystick - in most cases with using bluetooth- so that when the buttons are pressed, actions are performed.
also uncontrolled games for vr box which will allow those who don't have a controller to play in the same way and enjoy their android vr viewer.
We highlight games without a gyroscope for vr box because, unfortunately, not all smartphones and mobile devices have this sensor, but there are still developers who create games without this requirement. Applications for vr box: compatibility and themes available. vr box 2.0 viewer
and the following versions or updates have a wide range of application compatibility.
The vr box 360 console must have an Android smartphone in place to see it in 3d, so we must remember that compatibility is that our mobile phone has the corresponding version for each application and operating system Android.
this is checked individually and the more updated our android version is, the more quantity available applications. We find virtual reality games for vr box from different and interesting categories.
the most popular ones are usually terrorist ones, as for other viewers of the VR category, there are horror applications that scare us or increase the adrenaline of walking dark corridors, complex mazes or listening to dark and creepy sounds.
other topics that we cannot leave aside are sports games, popular football games, basketball or other sports not as well known as bowling, tennis or even golf.
shooting, zombie, fps shooters, arcade and racing others are available, but among the most famous applications are those that include horror games for vr box. If your device is among the compatible vr-compatible phones, we highly recommend going to downloading and installing this
application.
having on your installed smartphone, you will see a gallery of applications and games compatible with the 3D virtual reality viewer, with which you can browse the categories listed above to choose individually software, which most attracts your attention and adapts to your requirements.
we recommend that you know about the hardware of your phone, because if it comes without a gyroscope, you will have to search in the appropriate section for them to work, in addition, you must know the version of the operating system, since this is another important factor With
compatibility.

The idea for this post came to me when I decided to give a friend who I sold my old Oculus DK2 some games that don’t require controllers. Then I thought that this might be interesting to many who have the same DK2, or Pimaks, and no “hands”. Most of the games will most likely be known to you, especially since I have already written about them here. This will be a small selection with links to the games themselves, divided by genre.

Many of the games are paid, there are demos somewhere, but you need to understand that this is not a dull cardboard, but full-fledged toys that you can hang out with for hours...

Oculus exclusives

Everything above is free, I haven’t even added a card for payments on the Oculus store yet, let the bourgeoisie buy games there)

Luckis Tale is a fun platformer about a little fox, which is often the starting point for people getting acquainted with VR, because it is free.

Dragon Front - card game in the style of Hurston, also free, all control is on a gamepad. The graphics are quite nice, however, everything is in English, I’m too lazy to delve into it.

Farlands is an adventure game more aimed at children. We walk around an unknown planet, study the local flora and fauna, and so on.

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition - well, there’s not much to write about Minecraft...

The body VR is a simple arcade game in which we fly around the human body and destroy enemy platelets.

As you can see, there is very little free stuff here that works with a gamepad. On the other hand, I may not know about something. And in Khoma there are free weekends or sales of various bestsellers, so, in any case, take a look there...

Flight simulators in virtual reality

War Thunder is an arcade flying game, there are also tanks and other equipment. Everything works on a joystick, the game is free, although there is probably a donation there. I haven't played for a long time.

DCS World is a “hardcore” flight simulator, “like in reality.” I couldn’t even take off) It’s also free.

Elite Dangerous is a space simulator with hangars, flights across star systems and so on. All controls are on a gamepad or keyboard, or both. Many consider it the best space movie of our time. I didn’t play much myself, because the text on the panels is not very readable with my eyesight...

X Rebirth VR Edition is also a space game, something like “Elite”, but less known and promoted.

Lantern is a wind simulator in which we paint in flight mode the world. A very beautiful thing, it plows on a gamepad. There is a demo.

Starfighter Arduxim - compared to the Elite or X-rebes - is a very simple space flying game, but it also costs a few pennies, + it works on a joystick.

Car simulators in virtual reality

They all understand the gamepad, or the steering wheel if you have one. And they are all paid, but there are demos here and there.

Assetto Corsa - rides on good suitable surfaces, there is a mode for Oculus and experimental Open VR. It is possible to set your own weather, time of day, and so on. There are many trails to choose from.

DiRT Rally - off-road driving: mud, slush, snow, that's all.

Project CARS - Pagani Edition - the famous Project Cars, or rather, its free version - for three cards. There you will also find the first and second parts of the game. But for some reason it didn’t suit me.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a truck driver simulator in Europe. Cool thing, sometimes I get stuck. Yes, there is a VR mode, although it is not listed on Steam, for more details, there is just a huge post on this game.

Redout: Enhanced Edition is a racing game in a futuristic style; by the way, they don’t seem to understand the steering wheel, but they work great with a joystick. So yourself fun arcade. There is a demo full version I never bought it.

Battlezone is not a car, but a tank simulator. We can say that these are “tanks” in VR.

Demos, but beautiful (and free)

InMind VR - a journey through the brain, shooting enemy cells. You don’t even need a joystick here, all the controls are at your fingertips.

InCell VR - from the same developers, on approximately the same topic)

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided™ - VR Experience - a demo on the theme of the famous game. In fact, there are several locations, but everything is in 3D. A gamepad is required to move.

The Night Cafe is a simple but very effective 3D demo. Find yourself in the picture of Salvador Dali - “Night Cafe”. To move again, you need a joystick.

Adventure games, quests, etc. in VR

The fact that I don’t know where else to post it, but I want to tell you.

Skyrim VR - finally released on PC in April 2018, there is support for gamepads.

Crystal Rift is probably the first full-fledged dungeon crawler in virtual reality. We go to the gamepad.

Dreadhalls is a good horror movie. But, also from early VR toys.

NARCOSIS is a good quest in the surroundings of SOMA ( undersea world, depth, sunken base - in general, watch the trailers). Finished in five hours, good.

P·O·L·L·E·N is also a walker, in fact, only on the base on Jupiter. The base is not to say that it is large, but everything is done very high quality and realistically. There is a Russian language.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter VR is a VR version of the once popular photo-realistic quest. There is no Russian in the VR version, which is sad, I had to play on PC. But walking around these locations in VR is also very cool.

Heaven Forest - VR MMO - a simple adventure game for thirty rubles. I used it to test RiftCat settings when I was still streaming from my phone. Moving with a gamepad is also available.

Crashed Lander - space quest, where we fly around planets in a small ship and look for stuff. Although, I myself did not reach further than the second level.

Gnomes Vs. Fairies: Greckel’s Quest is another quest with good graphics and the makings of a platformer. The main disadvantage is that there is no Russian, but there the heroes tell you something and the passage depends on it)

Subnautica - survival game open world, or rather, in open ocean. Really full game, many people stick to it for hours.

Kumoon: Ballistic Physics Puzzle is a ballistics puzzle game. Throw the balls so that they hit all the tiles in the room. There different types tasks.

AirMech® Command is a real-time strategy game. There are levels, pumping, all sorts of items and so on. True, you still have to play it fully with your hands, but you can also use a gamepad, you just don’t stand outside the field, but fly with a small airplane and crush your enemies.

Worldy Cup is a simple football simulator. Set up an experimental mode, then the cartoon players will become real. True, there are some glitches with the display in Oculus, but when I streamed to my phone, it worked.

Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter - Serious Sam in VR. And yes, there is gamepad support, although with controllers it’s a completely different game.

In this article we will tell you about the best VR applications for Android. If you have become the happy owner of a virtual reality device, but still don’t know what applications to install and what to play first, you should familiarize yourself with the selection of the most famous and popular applications for complete immersion in the world of VR. In this list, we will look at useful utilities, as well as gaming applications that will allow you to fully unleash the potential of your virtual device.

The best VR applications and utilities for Android

Google Cardboard

One of the most important VR applications that any user using an Android device should install is Google Cardboard. This program contains a whole package of functions that allows you to view panoramic videos, photographs, and also admire the planet Earth using Google Earth. Thanks to Google Earth, the user will be able to visit any country in the world and walk along the streets of different cities and small towns.

In addition to useful utilities, the program contains a whole store with applications for virtual reality. Therefore, any owner of even the simplest device will be able to choose a suitable game, video or other useful utility, as well as VR content.

Fulldive VR

Following the standard application, to fully use all the capabilities of VR devices, you should install the convenient utility Fulldive VR. As the name suggests, this program expands the world of virtual reality and allows you to achieve maximum immersion. The application is designed as an online store that contains a huge amount of interesting content.

On the pages of Fulldive VR you can find interesting videos And panoramic photos, specially created for use with a virtual reality helmet. In addition, the application contains many interesting games with user reviews, so if you want to get a large amount of exciting content, be sure to put free utility Fulldive VR.

Titans of Space

Don't ignore the Titans of Space Cardboard VR virtual app. By installing Titans of Space you will be able to travel around outer space and study the solar system. Using this utility you can fly to all corners of our solar system and enjoy the views different planets. VR technologies allow you to see the Sun with your own eyes, appreciate the size of the star and its greatness. The rest of the planets are also in their places, as you can see for yourself :)

The project does not require additional gamepads or peripherals. During a virtual excursion, the player completely controls the movement using the built-in gyroscope and accelerometer of the smartphone. The application can also be used without VR devices, however regular version clearly loses in entertainment value to the VR version.

Roller coaster VR

Virtual attractions have become one of the most popular applications for use on smartphones. This is due to several parameters. Firstly, they are colorful and spectacular. Secondly, such applications can easily be run on simple Android devices. And finally, such games are created only for viewing, that is, you do not need to perform any actions in them, but only enjoy a virtual journey through popular attractions. One of the most best apps This type is considered Roller Coaster VR, in which the gamer acts as a visitor to an amusement park.

The game is suitable for all fans of extreme roller coasters. The player simply gets into the trolley and begins a journey through amazing locations through which the monorail is laid. Since the application is entertaining in nature, it is perfect for players of all ages.

Inmind VR

Good and high-quality applications for virtual reality devices continue to delight ordinary users. Would you like to go on an amazing adventure along human body? In Inmind VR, the player will be able to get into the deepest recesses of the brain, as well as study the structure of neurons and the functions of other processes that occur during the functioning of the cerebral cortex.

The gamer will be able to play the role of a researcher who has been reduced to microscopic size. The game is designed as a virtual excursion, so the list of actions is very limited. However, the inner workings of the human brain are simply fascinating.

YouTube

The most popular video service YouTube has released its application for virtual reality devices. With this application, the viewer will be able to appreciate all the possibilities of viewing a 360-degree video. On this moment, many channels post panoramic videos that are perfectly combined with any virtual reality helmet. We recommend watching new clip Gorillaz, which provides full visibility in all directions.

Froggy VR

Would you like to play the role of an animal in wildlife? With the help of the Froggy VR app, this is made possible. Step into the shoes of a little frog who goes on an adventure in the garden to eat bugs and jump happily among the bushes.

The project is made in the form of a life simulator of an ordinary frog. The player can simply follow the actions of the animal, looking around, or personally take control of it and help the amphibian cross the road or get food. Froggy VR has cheerful cartoon graphics, and the soundtrack will not make all fans of comical cartoons bored.

The best VR apps for Android listed above make working with VR devices much easier. In addition to many useful functions, some utilities contain a lot of interesting content that will help the owner of a VR device get a deeper understanding of amazing world virtual reality.

At the moment, there are quite a lot of models of virtual reality helmets, especially for smartphones. Given the capabilities of modern phones, the development of more immersive mobile games is exploding. Thanks to VR technologies, many great games have been created that are worth talking about now. There are really a lot of them, so let’s present one leader from each game genre. These are worthy VR gaming projects High Quality that you want to dive into again and again.

This game genre was one of the first to emerge in the field of VR. Among the variety of attraction games today, it is worth highlighting Cedar Point VR. It is this game that will cause a lot of delight in the gamer, as well as that notorious dizziness characteristic of games of this genre.

Puzzle - Way Out VR

Perhaps many people do not like to play 2D or 3D games. logic games. However, with virtual reality technologies, the process of solving puzzles changes dramatically. We recommend the Way Out VR project, which is based on the famous PC game Portal.

Adventure - Stellar Dive Experience VR

There are many games in the adventure genre, but there is only one undisputed winner - Stellar Dive Experience VR. This is a developing game where at the moment you can visit the surface of the Moon and Mars, as well as visit sea depths. The impressions are indescribable.

RPG - Heroes of the Seven Seas VR

When compiling a list of the best games, it is impossible to miss one of the oldest genres in the gaming industry. It is worth noting that on Android, and especially in VR, RPG games do not occur often. Here we can highlight – Heroes of the Seven Seas VR. As one could already understand from the title, the game is dedicated to pirates and their hectic life, into which gamers will have to immerse themselves within the framework of virtual reality.

Simulations – Perfect Burger VR

Perhaps, best genre in addition to attractions and horror. There are a lot of them, but one of the most dynamic and exciting can be called Perfect Burger VR. Here, the player takes on the role of a diner worker, where he will need to cook the perfect burgers to satisfy the demands of picky customers.

Sports Games – Golf VR

A great opportunity for homebodies to finally be outside and move around, even if only in virtual reality. Golf VR is all you need. Great simulator a popular sport with many realistic aspects influencing not only the course of the game, but also the overall impression.

Strategies – Divinity Defense VR

Divinity Defense VR is the best game in its genre, where the player will need to defend his possessions using the “towerdefense” principle. Curious players who are perplexed about how the strategy genre can realize itself within VR can check and see for themselves. Owners of the VicoVR sensor will be able to get special pleasure from the game, literally crushing enemies with their hands.

Shooting Range — The Lost Future: VR shooter

Dynamic and driving game The Lost Future: VR shooter will not leave anyone indifferent. Here the player will need to hold the defense against hordes of zombies. The only salvation will be reaction and accuracy.

Horror – House of Terror VR

The horror or horror genre is perhaps one of the most suitable for entertainment with VR glasses. However, this fun is often not for the faint of heart, and the House of Terror VR game is direct proof of this. This is the most atmospheric and detailed horror film to date.

Shooter – Hardcore VR game

Hardcore VR game is a shooting game supported and expanded by developers. Here players can not only immerse themselves in the process of completing interesting missions, but also fight in multiplayer mode, which is quite impressive and exciting.

Action – VR Galaxy wars

Dynamic, spectacular and addictive action games have always been enthusiastically received by players. For VR lovers best choice will become VR Galaxy wars. This is a multi-level game about space battles and starship racing. During the passage, the gamer will have to successfully complete many different missions, in a perfectly recreated atmosphere.

Based on the above list, it becomes obvious that today in the field of VR gaming entertainment, fans of different genres and degrees of difficulty will be able to find a game for themselves. Everyone can have fun with the exciting gameplay, be surprised by immersing yourself in a well-developed atmosphere or gain a new gaming experience.