Playing virtual reality games with friends makes it even more fun. Sadly, not everyone can afford to buy a VR headset, so we put together a few games that you can play with just one headset.
Here are 33+ of my favorite asymmetrical VR games for oculus quest and other VR headsets. These local multiplayer games can be played on one PC with a player in VR and one or more using the monitor on that same PC either in co-op or against each other.
Best Asymmetrical VR Games List
- Carly and the Reaperman
- Late For Work – Party Game
- Mass Exodus
- VR The Diner Duo
- Eye in the Sky
- Fast and Low
- Containment Initiative
- Chicks and Tricks
- IronWolf VR
- Nemesis Realms
- Reiko’s Fragments
- Acron: Attack of the Squirrels
- DAVIGO
- Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes
- Smush.tv
- Takelings House Party
- Nova Swarm
- HangoVR
- I Can Gun
- PAYDAY 2 VR
- Aerospace Security Training
- CtrlShift Demo
- Sommad
- Sophie’s Guardian
- Panoptic
- VR Giants
- Operation Armstrong
- Do U Copy?
- Helm or High Water
- Jake and the Giant
- The Day They Landed
- DUSTNET
- OctoRaid VR
- FOREWARNED
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1. Carly and the Reaperman
Carly and the Reaperman – Escape from the Underworld is a co-op puzzle platformer starring the VR player as the giant Reaper man and the PC player as Carly using a gamepad or keyboard.
She needs to reach the end goal of every level, but she’ll definitely need help at some point. The Reaper Man helps Carly move platforms and other large objects so that she can traverse the dangerous landscape and keep up with the challenges.
You will face a variety of enemies as well as tricky timing and physics challenges. There’s a ton of gameplay in here over 50 levels in total providing over 10 hours of gameplay. This is one of my favorite co-op games of all time.
Game Modes: Single User, Multiplayer, Co-op
Oculus: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3285668754893704/
2. Late For Work – Party Game
Late For Work has one person in VR playing as a giant gorilla with up to four people playing on the PC with gamepads.
The game is a collection of colorful and wacky minigames featuring a gorilla who is causing havoc and fighting PC players.
The PC players will be able to choose from a variety of vehicles to attack the gorilla, such as fighter jets, UFOs, and others.
It’s great to swap the headsets between mini-games and have everyone have their turn with the gorilla. It’s really easy for everyone to learn and start playing this game since it’s designed as a party game.
Game Modes: Single User, Multiplayer, Co-op
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/623540/Late_For_Work/
Oculus: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1239815839467485/
3. Mass Exodus
Mass Exodus has a VR player living as a giant robot called the seeker and up to four players on the PC playing as Tiny Androids.
The PC players are trying to blend in inside a crowd of wandering Androids. if the PC players can activate all the gates throughout the level then they win and the VR player loses.
So the VR player needs to try and spot the real players inside the crowd of androids and destroy them in time.
The gameplay gets really interesting once you start using your powers. both the PC players and the VR players have unique powers to thwart and misdirect the opposition.
This game is one of my family’s favorites, whenever we have a VR party we always play this together and have a great time.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/566530/Mass_Exodus_Redux/
4. VR The Diner Duo
VR The Diner Duo is a co-op asymmetrical vr game with restaurant and communication challenges. A VR player is a chef assembling burgers, while a PC player on a keyboard and mouse is a waiter serving the burgers to customers.
As all the burgers must be made exactly to order, communication is key since the waiter must list the orders that the customers want. As more customers enter the restaurant, the waiter is even busier serving up sodas and making sure they don’t have to wait too long for their food.
People have so many great memories playing this with others. it’s fantastic fun to play but also really fun to watch others play as well. The game is available in both single-player and multiplayer modes.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/530120/VR_The_Diner_Duo/
5. Eye in the Sky
Eye in the Sky is a co-op puzzle game with a striking visual style. The VR player is a tall robot, and the pc player using a keyboard and mouse is a tiny robot.
On a journey to the center of a post-apocalyptic robot planet, you need to share information and communicate with each other. All of you have different skills that complement each other.
VR players can lift large objects and push buttons, but only PC players can reach small spaces and proceed further than VR players through platforming. Eye in the Sky is a real hidden gem and incredibly fun to play with a friend.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/566700/Eye_in_the_Sky/
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6. Fast and Low
Fast and Low is a buddy-cop game about two officers that need to clean up the streets. it’s a tactical first-person shooter within a colorful cartoony world.
As well as single-player play, there is an asymmetrical multiplayer mode where one cop plays in VR and the other cop on the same PC.
In VR, there is sliding movement or arm-swinging locomotion, and there is realistic weapon handling, such as loading ammo, stabilizing your weapon, and swinging for a pistol whip.
The game starts with two missions, and you have to earn a certain score in order to unlock more missions.
Before each mission, you choose your loadout, and then you get a briefing that explains your objectives and some tips throughout each mission, you’ll arrest people.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097620/Fast_and_Low/
7. Containment Initiative
Containment Initiative is an asymmetrical co-op zombie shooter VR game. Over a year ago, there was only one game mode where the VR player faced off against the zombies and the PC player provided sniper support.
Originally we found it to be really fun, but the developer has continued to steadily update the game, and now there’s a ground support mode where the PC player can fight alongside the VR player.
As you play more, you can earn special weapons and upgrades you can use in the game. In addition to the different game modes, you also get rewards for continuing to play. This is a fantastic co-op game and it very frequently goes on sale.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/527700/Containment_Initiative/
8. Chicks and Tricks
It is sometimes disappointing when a free VR game becomes a paid one; however, chicks and tricks have not disappointed, even though it was once free.
VR Party Game to play with two people with one VR player playing a farmer, and one PC player playing the hungry Fox named tricks.
100 baby chicks are going to be fired out of the hen house, and the farmer must scoop up as many chicks as they can, whilst tricking the hungry Fox tries to eat as many chicks as they can.
Trix moves very fast, so the farmer has a tough time keeping the chicks from being eaten by tricks, but luckily the farmer can use the net to smack tricks to put them to sleep or send them out of the field to buy some extra time.
At the end of the game, the player who saved or ate the most chicks wins. This game can be played instantly and is a lot of fun. You need a room-scale of 2 meters by 1.5 meters.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1134200/Chicks_and_Tricks_VR/
9. IronWolf VR
The IronWolf VR is a one-man submarine simulator and the asymmetrical multiplayer allows a single user on a PC to assist with many submarine functions.
There is an interface on the PC player’s screen that looks like a dashboard, with dials and controls to assist the player in controlling the sub.
Although this game has a learning curve for both PC and VR players, if you love naval battles and missions then you will enjoy this game immensely.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/552080/IronWolf_VR/
10. Nemesis Realms
Nemesis Realms is a David versus Goliath brawl between a monster in VR, as well as up to four players using gamepads on PC.
The monster VR player is trying to kill the tiny heroes, but the tiny heroes are fast and have superpowers.
There are many game modes and environments to choose from, so the gameplay is varied. There’s a lot of frantic chaotic action between the players in this game, which is great to play in groups.
Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/716750/Nemesis_Realms/
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11. Reiko’s Fragments
Rico’s fragments is an early access title available on Steam with one VR player trying to escape a haunted house, as well as up to eight players trying to scare that person to death.
Those who do not own a VR headset can join in the fun with their phones by acting as spirits in the game, which basically triggers jump scares.
VR horror games are certainly not for everyone, so this would not be my top choice when introducing people to VR.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1171240/Reikos_Fragments/
12. Acron: Attack of the Squirrels
Accor: Attack of the Squirrels is a highly addictive VR title in which a VR player as a tree protects its nuts, while up to eight people are able to join in from their phone and control a variety of squirrels with special abilities that can be used to gather those nuts.
Players can choose to play together or against each other in different game modes. It’s super easy for anyone to get into and it’s fun for just about all ages. It’s one of the few multiplayer VR games you can play at home with friends.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1094870/Acron_Attack_of_the_Squirrels/
13. DAVIGO
DAVIGO is a “cross-reality” VR vs. PC battle game. In this game, the VR player takes on the role of a giant who’s battling a tiny creature controlled by someone at the keyboard and mouse.
When you play in VR, you feel powerful and in control, because you can rip up trees and other objects and throw them at your opponent, but when you play on a flat-screen, you have to use strategic counter-attacks.
There is online multiplayer and other options to this game, but I’m concentrating more on asymmetrical local play for this post.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116540/DAVIGO/
14. Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a VR party game and puzzle game that only requires a VR headset and an instruction manual.
It’s designed for two people but you can play it with more. The VR player will be looking at a bomb with a timer and they’ll need to describe aspects of the bomb to someone who is only looking at the manual.
The bomb is designed to confuse and trip you up in such a way that you become exasperated in the process of diffusal.
Additionally, you will be anxious throughout the diffusal process as buzzers and constant ticking will make you feel stressed. The title is available not only on PCVR but you can also grab it on the oculus quest.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/341800/Keep_Talking_and_Nobody_Explodes/
15. Smush.tv
Smush.tv is another unique title, where the roles are reversed and instead of the VR gamer being the larger and more in control player, they are basically trapped in a Tetris box and the flat screen gamer is trying to smush them.
The VR gamer will be looking up into the sky as blocks descend upon them but there are different options to traverse the world and even defend yourself.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/912920/SMUSHTV__Competitive_VR_x_PC_Action/
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16. Takelings House Party
Takelings House Party is a frantic and local multiplayer party game for VR. Additionally, up to nine players can participate, one using VR and the rest using cell phones or traditional gamepads.
Every level has a different objective, and it’s not always the VR player versus a flat-screen gamer.
The flat-screen players will pretend to be Takelings, which are basically brightly colored humanoid creatures, and the VR player is just a regular human using an assortment of tools, usually kitchen tools, to eradicate as many Takelings as possible.
In my opinion, the kitchen level is my favorite one because there are so many fun ways to murder the Takelings like tossing them in the toaster or frying them on the stove but it creates these really tense moments when they all skitter around and do things like unplugging the toaster.
It’s also pretty satisfying to shoot Takelings with dual nail guns.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/868150/Takelings_House_Party/
17. Nova Swarm
Nova Swarm is a space battle game for VR and PC with up to four players using gamepads. AI bots can be used instead of human players.
As the four other players try to destroy the VR player, the main ship is in the center of the arena. If the PC players are not attacking, the ships are invisible.
There’s actually a lot beneath the surface of this game multiple weapons, powerups, defense modes, and rules. This is a fantastic game for a group of friends at your next VR party.
Site: https://pbandjoygames.itch.io/nova-swarm
18. HangoVR
HangoVR is a fast-paced collaborative party game. It’s a mess when you wake up at your friend’s place after a crazy party. You must get the house ready before your friend’s parents arrive in a few minutes.
The VR player is responsible for cleaning everything up while the PC user looks at pictures of the room to see where everything should go. This is a short but really creative and intriguing game.
Site: https://rugerfred.itch.io/hangovr
19. I Can Gun
I Can Gun can be played as a single-player game or as an asymmetrical multiplayer game. it’s a shooting game that pits you against evil gun turrets.
The gun turrets show no mercy and kill you very quickly. If you hope to survive, you need to be extra aware and sneaky.
With the asynchronous multiplayer, one person can play in VR and the other can play on a PC with a keyboard and mouse. Fight the evil bots together or just shoot each other.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/965360/I_Can_Gun/
20. PAYDAY 2 VR
PAYDAY 2 VR is a VR game developed by Starbreeze Studios for VR game enthusiasts who love multiplayer games.
Payday 2 VR is a four-player cooperative first-person shooter. A crack team of criminals pulls off various heists, bank robberies, and other nefarious acts in this game.
The goal is to earn loot and gain experience to buy better equipment and pull off even more daring raids. Up to three friends can play PAYDAY 2 VR together, whether or not they have a headset.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/826090/PAYDAY_2_VR/?curator_clanid=30613237
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21. Aerospace Security Training
Aerospace Security Training is an asymmetrical multiplayer VR game for oculus quest, in which one player tries to hide illegal items in suitcases and another tries to use an X-ray scanner to determine whether any illegal items are in the suitcases.
In order to obscure illegal items from the X-ray view of the Checker, the Packer can stack common items into bags in a way that obscures the items from view.
Each illegal item that passes, or every false accusation made by the Checker, scores points for the Packer. The Checker can only earn points for detecting illegal items.
Site: https://teampanoptes.itch.io/aerospace-security-training
22. CtrlShift Demo
The HTC Vive VR game ControlShift is an asymmetrical 2-player coop title. The player wearing the VR headset becomes the spy, physically snooping through the environment.
The other player plays the role of the Hacker by typing commands into a command-line interface to manipulate the environment for the spy.
Every player has an incomplete view of the environment, so trust and communication are crucial.
Site: https://the-hive.itch.io/ctrlshift-demo
23. Sommad
The goal of Sömmad is to find a diamond in a self-overlapping virtual maze with your friends outside VR.
You can explore a large VR maze, make decisions with friends, and test your guiding skills using a maze map in this local multiplayer game!
There is a core mechanism in the game that allows users to walk and explore the large VR maze without having to teleport. It’s called “self-overlapping architectures”.
As an added challenge, the game includes all friends outside VR and challenges them to guide the person inside the maze using a map.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/676470/Sommad/
24. Sophie’s Guardian
With four intense game modes, Sophie’s Guardian is a simple and frenetic VR Survival Horror FPS that is sure to creep you out! Press the trigger quickly to improve as a nightmare hunter!
In this VR game, a little girl’s nightmares and fears bring you into a mysterious room where you must survive hordes of evil dolls.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/530830/Sophies_Guardian/
25. Panoptic
Panoptic is a stealthy cat-and-mouse game in which you play as either Overseer or Challenger.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/541930/Panoptic/
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26. VR Giants
VR Giants is a local multiplayer co-op VR game in which one player extends the level so that the other player can explore it. The VR player controls the movement of Goliath, the giant. A gamepad controls David, the dwarf, just like in any jump & run game.
David can cross abysses and reach higher platforms by using Goliath’s body as a bridge. Goliath must defend David against fire, spikes, and other dangers since he is highly vulnerable. Their only hope for freedom lies in working together and collecting coins and keys.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124160/VR_Giants/
27. Operation Armstrong
Operation Armstrong is a stealth party VR game with asymmetrical gameplay. The infiltration team has been given the mission to stop an army of lunar bots from crashing into our Earth! Field operators will use VR headsets to sneak around each lunar outpost.
Hackers will assist by guiding the field operatives and using their smartphones to clear obstacles and disrupt the enemy. Gather your friends, put on your VR headset, and start “Operation Armstrong”!
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145490/Operation_Armstrong/
28. Do U Copy?
Do U Copy? is a VR co-op asymmetrical party game for friends, family, and couples that immerses you in a bank heist scenario. You can choose to play as the thief or the hacker.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1806420/Do_U_Copy/
29. Helm or High Water
It’s a VR pirate ship combat game with an asymmetrical local co-op. Control the helm and sails, as well as the cannons and crew, using a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad.
If you pick your voyages carefully and cooperate well, you may have enough gold to improve the local island, dress like a pirate lord, or just stack up on the street.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1855150/Helm_or_High_Water/
30. Jake and the Giant
It’s an asymmetrical and couch-based local multiplayer VR game. VR players control the Giant with their controllers from inside the headset.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/940240/Jake_and_the_Giant/
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31. The Day They Landed
You and your opponents will face off in an asymmetrical local multiplayer game of cat and mouse between aliens with superior capabilities and ordinary civilians. Do you think humanity will survive?
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/761880/The_Day_They_Landed/
32. DUSTNET
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/987290/DUSTNET/
33. OctoRaid VR
OctoRaid VR is a Cross-Platform, Asymmetric PvP VR Party Game in which you play either an Octo or a Hunter character. A VR headset lets you experience Octo, a giant Octopus Monster, while a PC or mobile device lets you experience Hunter, a Diver with an employee concept.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1795820/OctoRaid_VR/
34. FOREWARNED
Co-operative survival horror game FOREWARNED supports 1-4 players. Join your team of archaeological colleagues and explore ancient Egyptian ruins. Collect treasures, learn lore, and survive the evil that lurks within.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1562420/FOREWARNED/
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