Summary

  • VR shooters on PSVR offer diverse experiences, from cyberpunk action to robotic battles, catering to different playstyles.
  • Choose from a range of AAA and Indie VR titles that cover a range of genres, skill levels, and budgets.
  • With the introduction of the PSVR 2, the library of accessible titles has only grown larger.

Virtual reality offers so many avenues to experience things you've always dreamed about, and getting thrown directly into the action is one of the best ways to immerse yourself. There are lots of great Playstation VR games available, but shooters are at the top of the list because of their fantastic motion controls and the unique environments they offer.

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If you're interested in experiencing a VR shooter on your PSVR headset then you're in luck, because there's a large selection of fantastic games to choose from. Get ready for a tactical mission; these are the best VR shooters on the PSVR.

Updated February 1, 2025 By Matthew Mckeown: With the coming of the PSVR2, the Playstations library of VR titles has expanded substantially. What was once a dry desert is now overflowing with titles both old and new that make your expensive plastic peripheral feel more worthwhile.

Whether that’s short experiences, fun indie jaunts, ports of popular PC titles, or VR uplifts to games that originally launched without it, there’s tons of titles to choose now. For those looking to stretch their legs in something new and fun in another realm, here’s a fresh look at the best first-person shooters on the PSVR and VR 2 out now.

Zenith: Nexus

One Step Closer To A Full Dive MMO

There’s a few games that have attempted the anime mmo full dive experience, and it can be a little tricky to nail it. Zenith: Nexus from Ramen VR is an Early Access game that’s, whilst stumbling a little, has some great potential.

You play as a warrior in an ‘anime-inspired’ realm that’s under attack from evil using your swords and guns to keep the darkness at bay. There’s two modes, one where you can quest with just your friends and is free to play, whilst the other is an online mmo experience packaged through DLC. It’s an odd way to set the game, but you can at least just play the free version with your friends as it still has daily and weekly challenges and quests.

Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder

Digging Down To The Core

A fun fleshed out sequel to an already enjoyable indie game, Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder from VRKiwi is a sequel that needed to happen and the fanbase couldn’t be happier that it did. An anarchic game about venturing deep underground in a diesel punk dystopia, Cave Digger 2 is a must-play, especially in multiplayer.

You start your journey with just a pickaxe, but over time you’ll unlock bigger and better equipment and weapons for diving deeper below the Earth's crust. But beware, massive monsters await in those horrible chasms and caverns, so stock up, bring a friend and don’t get lost down there.

Propagation: Paradise Hotel

Escaping The World's Worst Premier Inn

Propagation: Paradise Hotel

Action Survival Horror Virtual Reality Shooter Released May 4, 2023 Powered by Expand Collapse

Old hotels from a certain era are always a little eerie, and Propagation: Paradise Hotel from Wanadev Studio certainly knows that well. After becoming trapped inside whilst searching for your sister, you’ll soon find that this hotel isn’t as harmless as you first think it is.

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A dark survival game that features a surprising amount of resource management, Propagation: Paradise Hotel is a trip into the surreal. There’s puzzles to solve, monsters to murder, strong weapons to collect, a mystery to uncover, and a family to reunite. An overall solid spooky experience, if you’re in the need for some slow burn survival horror then pick up Propagation: Paradise Hotel.

Raw Data

Committing Cyber Corp Crimes

Immerse yourself in Cyberpunk action with Raw Data. Bring down the corrupt Eden Corporation in 2271 as one of multiple heroes who all come with their own unique weapons and skill sets. They have their own benefits and downsides to trying them, so it caters to a lot of playstyles.

For example, run and gun as Bishop the Gun Cleric, or dip and dive off walls like a Cyber Ninja with Saija. Blast apart big bots and other Corpo Goons as you scale the tower alone or with a friend. Keep moving and don’t get swarmed as you try to bring justice to a corrupt far future.

Those looking for an extra challenge should check out the various PvP modes.

Out Of Ammo

Assume Direct Control Of Grunts

Listen up grunts, things are about to get loud and messy real soon in Out Of Ammo by RocketWerkz. A fusion of RTS and FPS, wrapped up in a classic Tower Defense style game, Out Of Ammo puts you in the hot seat. Playing as the commander of a small armed force in a hostile zone, you’ll have to build defenses, hire soldiers and even man the walls yourself.

It’s a great pick for those that enjoy the micro-management of frantic RTS games. Plus, the ability to pop behind the controls of a tank or a grunt on the ground is exciting and cathartic, whilst also genuinely helping to turn the tide of battle.

Bravo Team

SuperMassive's Sqaud Shooter

A game from a company known for their interactive story telling, Bravo Team is an interesting yet oddly satisfying experiment from Super Massive Games. As a member of Bravo Team, it’s up to you and your teammates to make it out of enemy territory alive. But, it’s not going to be easy.

There’s an entire army in the way and with only an Aim Controller in your hand it’s an uphill fight the entire way. Gameplay is relatively responsive for the hardware, and firefights can become quite intense when it all works. There’s also a multiplayer mode if you fancy jumping right into a fight..

Space Junkies

Neon Bright Zero Gravity Deathmatches

A high-octane space-shooter from Ubisoft Montreal, Space Junkies puts a laser gun in your hand, gives you a pat on the back, and then throws you out of an airlock. But it’s the only way to get into the fight outside, which is brightly lit and very arcadey.

It’s a pure PvP thriller here as you and other astronauts try to blast chunks out of each other out in the deep cold void. There’s a ton of futuristic weaponry to try out, with a favorite of many being the laser swords. Customisation options are pretty, and the arenas all offer unique firefight situations in zero gravity.

Building up and managing your momentum in zero gravity isn’t difficult, but it’s easy to be out-maneuvered. Think of each engagement like a dogfight, but with your body instead of a fighter jet.

Killing Floor: Double Feature

A VR Spin On A Fan Favorite

A cult classic wave shooter with a VR spin. Killing Floor: Double Feature brings the fan favorite gameplay into virtual reality and it all blends together well into a visceral display of gore and gunplay. But this time around there’s a story.

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It is minimal, but the gameplay is where it really shines. There’s a co-op mode to bring in a friend to the chaos in the campaign, or if you just want to sit back and blast Zeds there’s a traditional wave mode as well. It’s a solid pick for Killing Floor fans and though basic, it’s a good reason to break out the VR headset for a few hours.

Dead Second

Slick Slow Motion Shooting Sprees

If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’re starring in your own John Woo-directed movie then Dead Second from Spunge Games should be at the top of your list. This stylish arcade action game is all about fast reactions, slow-mo bullet time, and lots of gunplay.

You play as a gun for hire taking out the trash from the city Charles Bronson Deathwish style. Zip from cover to cover and rack up chaotic combos from chain kills. Plus, for every kill you land, you’ll earn a few precious seconds of slow-mo to set up your next shot, take a breather, or reposition. There’s a lot of gun variety and if you’re starving for a good light-gun game, you’ll definitely be eating well with Dead Second.

Resident Evil 4 VR Mode

Taking Leon Kennedy For A Spin

Resident Evil 4 VR

Horror Shooter Released October 21, 2021 Publisher(s) Oculus, Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Resident Evil OpenCritic Rating Mighty Platform(s) PC Developer Armature Studio, Capcom How Long To Beat 15 Hours Powered by Expand Collapse

Resident Evil 4 has been around for a long while by this point. Multiple consoles, different platforms, lots of ports, and now it’s in VR and it’s still an absolute classic. Coated in a next-gen sheen and given a lot of polish plus some extra scenes and fights, Resident Evil 4 has never been better.

The best part of it being in VR, it’s free. You just need the base game to get going, and a compatible headset and you’re good. So now you can take on Los Illuminados and save the President's daughter from a more terrifying perspective.

If you want to play RE4 in VR you’ll need to download the VR attachment separately, you can find it here.