Summary
The puzzle genre of gaming is evergreen. No matter how far the gaming industry improves technologically, with developers being able to create hugeopen worlds that can be explored for hundreds of hours, there will still always be a space for contained puzzle games. A well-designed puzzle game can be hard to top, regardless of budget, thanks to the sense of satisfaction that the genre’s titles can provide, something that can only be created through ingenious design rather than expensive design.
Virtual reality is an amazing new way of experiencing games in their most unique form. From shooters to action, all kinds of games seem tofit the use case of VRand are super fun to play. That being said, who knew that the puzzle genre would work so well too? When it comes to virtual reality, there are numerous interesting games out there that revolve around solving problems. There are manygreat VR titleson Oculus Quest 2that one can play and feel like Sherlock while doing so.
Updated June 06, 2025 by Ritwik Mitra:Puzzle games are a great fit for VR since players would love to physically move objects about while using their minds to figure out a proper solution. Many titles use the medium of virtual reality to present some challenging puzzles that can be pretty hard to solve.
This is why it’s so satisfying when players immerse themselves in the worlds constructed by numerous puzzle games and figure out a proper solution after wracking their minds for the longest time. There’s still a long way to go until VR becomes the dominant form of gaming, so it’s nice to see that this medium already has a wealth of quality titles that justify the purchase of a headset.
16A Rogue Escape
Meta Store Rating: 3.8
While there have been various escape games in the market,A Rogue Escapeis something different.
First, the basic idea for this game remains the same. Players have to find a way out by solving interesting puzzles in a given environment to proceed to the next level. However, the main difference here is in the atmosphere and details. This game is tactical, story-driven, and well-crafted, making it a lot more coherent than other games.A Rogue Escapedoesn’t give players random situations or puzzles. Instead, it’s one big effort to escape the planet.
15Out Of Scale: A Kurzgesagt Adventure
Meta Store Rating: 4.0
Kurzgesagtis a popular YouTuber whose animations have become quite viral for their simple yet catchy art style as the team explains numerous complicated concepts that people may be interested in. The fact that they’ve crafted a VR puzzle edutainment game is certainly worth checking out.
Kurzgesagtwill get a kick out of the experience, even if it may not be the most refined or engaging VR puzzle game out right now. Still, there’s something oddly gratifying about seeing a respected YouTuber venturing into the realm of video games via a medium that is slowly going to become a worldwide gaming phenomenon for the ages.
Mystis a highly atmospheric video game that was released for VR in 2021 but was originally released back in 1993. For many years,Mystwas the highest-selling PC game of all time, though it was eventually toppled by EA’sThe Sims, which was released in the year 2000.
Thanks to various graphical and gameplay improvements over the years across the game’s many re-releases, the iconic puzzle game is thoroughly enjoyable to play today, and its high-difficulty level is still intact, with a notebook and pencil being almostessential for beating the game without the use of a guide. Apart from working on Quest 2, players can enjoy this on a normal PC, as it works both ways. However, VR is now the best way to enjoy this puzzle title.
13Floor Plan 2
Meta Store Rating: 4.4
The colorful Pixar movies-like characters ofFloor Plan 2are enough to make anyone try it out. But for those who are still skeptical, here’s why this game rocks. This indie title is a comedy adventure game similar to Escape Rooms. Thegoal is to roam around in the environments, figure out a way to progress and help retrieve a lost treasure.
In the game, players will have to do all kinds of things, like grabbing stuff, using items, and figuring out how to proceed. The best part about this game is its unique environment, which keeps things funny and enjoyable.
Party games are a great fit for VR, which is whyKeep Talking and Nobody Explodesis such a great title for headset owners to check out. The premise of the game is simple — one player is tasked with defusing a bomb, while the others have a manual that is pretty convoluted on purpose. This makes it hilarious for the defuser to try and keep track of what their friends are saying as they try to prevent an avoidable explosion from going off.
Short sessions ofKeep Talking and Nobody Explodesmake for a fun time, with players trying their hardest to solve the puzzle of the particular bomb they’re defusing in the time they have left. If players are struggling to figure out a great way to keep their guests engaged during a party, then there’s no better solution than this title!
11A Fisherman’s Tale
Meta Store Rating: 4.5
When it comes to puzzle games on Quest 2,A Fisherman’s Taleis right up there with the best ones. This game was developed by Innerspace VR and came out in 2019 for PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, and Meta Quest.
In the game, players control a fisherman in a location that more closely resembles a side shore with a lighthouse, boats, and other things. While the game is set in a magicallyrecursive and repetitive world, its gameplay sets it apart from other games on the list. Anyone who decides to pick this one up will certainly have a great time.
10Angry Birds VR: Isle Of Pigs
Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigsfeatures a great blend of comedy and puzzles. The game’s formula is simple: use the birds and take out pigs and their constructions. In the game, players will enjoy shooting the birds of a slingshot and seeing the oink towers crumble in front of them.
Isle of Pigsalso has an AR counterpart that isextremely fun to play. Although, the best version of the game is the VR one, as it feels great in terms of controls. The simple gameplay of this franchise is replicated pretty effortlessly in the realm of VR.
Tetrisfirst came out in 1984, and the basic idea was to match the tiles and score high.Tetris Effectworks on the same idea, except it is much more advanced and works like a charm in virtual reality.
Tetris Effecthas a very therapeutic environment and music; it wants the players to feel relaxed as they try to match tiles and score. Apart from being a single-player,Tetris Effecthas a good multiplayer mode and local co-op, which both work seamlessly with the classicTetrisgameplay. At the time of writing,Tetris Effectholds an “Overwhelmingly Positive” review score on Steam.
8Vacation Simulator
Meta Store Rating: 4.7
During the early days of VR gaming,Job Simulatorcame out and showed how effective a quirky VR gaming experience could be. However, over time, players have realized that this game is a bit too short and truncated for their liking, so, thankfully, the developers of this game decided to up the ante with another title that evolved these core concepts in a notable and meaningful manner.
UnlikeJob Simulator, which downright feels like a tech demo for what VR can achieve as a gaming medium,Vacation Simulatorfeels like a proper game that players can spend some hours in and feel satisfied with what they’ve achieved. It’s a fun title that players can check out as they complete the wealth of relatively easy yet entertaining puzzles that this game has to offer.
Superhot VRis arguably the most innovative game on this list, which is highly praised considering the competition. Superhot Team’s game combines the puzzle and first-person shooter genres, a rare mix that could have been a hot mess if it wasn’t executed correctly. However, the game seamlessly blends the contrasting genres to create a fascinating experience where players need to use their heads more than their hands to stay alive.
The commercial success and critical acclaim ofSuperhothave resulted in its release on a wide variety of systems since its original 2016 PC release, including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and, of course, Meta Quest 2 for its VR variant.
