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The VR Game Launch Roundup: An Indie Selection

As October progresses, here’s another weekly roundup of all the new virtual reality (VR) titles to check out over the course of next week. This week sees the release of a variety of fantasy titles from well-known and up and coming studios. Make sure to check our freshly made compilation video to get a preview of each title. These roundup articles with accompanying videos will be available right here every Friday so be sure to check back here for up to date information about all forthcoming releases.

The Stars Between Us

The Stars Between Us – Invrse Reality

Previously released for the Oculus Go, this latest title from Invrse Reality, The Stars Between Us is a romantic puzzle experience involving a couple separated by the vastness of space. To bring them together players have to solve 3D puzzles in a similar vein to Candy Crush, matching three items together. There are 30 levels to complete, with charms to collect to keep you coming back for more.

Spectro – Borrowed Light Studios

Spectro is a VR-exclusive first-person ghostbusting experience filled with heaps of unlockable and hidden gems. After a paranormal force has swept through the town of Weirdwood, it’s up to you to uncover the elusive Mask of Okeem from a shape-shifting haunted tower. Run and teleport your way through various randomly generated levels featuring different and unique layouts. Search for hidden totems and save up coins to upgrade your armour and defence inventory. Duck, dodge and capture ghosts and the unique powers of each one.

Spectro headerKnockout League – Grab Games

In this single-player full-body arcade boxing videogame, you must move fast and dodge your opponents in VR. Without the need to rely on buttons for gameplay, users can earn rewards for the power and variety of your attack. Train in various fighting drills with a host of out of this world characters.

  • Supported platforms: Oculus Quest
  • Launch date: 17th October

Elite Escape – VDimension

As a member of an elite special forces unit, Alpha-X, you must pass an entry test in the form of a futuristic problem-solving escape room adventure! Solve over 10 challenging sci-fi-themed puzzle areas featuring a wide range of options presented to you in each room. Gameplay makes full use of VR hand tracking as you prove to be a worthy member of the world’s greatest military force.