Got a new Meta Quest 3S? Check out these Mixed Reality games
The Meta Quest 3S is here, and we show you the best mixed reality games to get you started.
With the Quest 3S, Meta is launching an affordable VR headset that will likely be the entry point to VR and mixed reality for many buyers. For those looking through the color pass-through of a Quest headset for the first time, we have selected five mixed reality games that are guaranteed to give you a fun introduction to this exciting medium.
- Note: If you want more, check out our guides to the best mixed reality apps for Quest 3 or the best VR games for Quest 3. All the apps listed there also work with the Quest 3S.
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Sky Runner: Drone combat in your home
Sky Runner (formerly Bomber Drone) is an innovative mixed reality game that turns your living room into an interactive battlefield. You control a drone to eliminate enemy units. The mixed reality integration makes the game a very special experience.
It is fascinating how the drone bounces off real furniture and walls, making the gameplay feel incredibly real. The use of a virtual FPV screen that shows the room from the drone's perspective adds to the immersion and makes aiming more precise. Although there are only a few levels available at this time, more content is planned, including new arcade levels and a multiplayer mode.
- Click here for a hands-on with Sky Runner
- Here you can buy Sky Runner in the Horizon Store
Miracle Pool: Realistic mixed reality billiards
With Miracle Pool, you can now experience amazingly realistic billiards in mixed reality. With precise cue control and near-realistic physics, you'll feel like you're at a real pool table. The table can be placed anywhere in the room and can be enlarged or reduced at any time during the game.
In addition to classic games such as 8-ball and snooker, you can compete against others in mini-games and daily challenges. The online matchmaking feature allows you to play against friends or randomly selected players.
- Click here for a hands-on with Miracle Pool
- Here you can buy Miracle Pool in the Horizon Store
Starship Home: An intergalactic adventure
Starship Home turns your living room into a spaceship. Explore planets and grow rare plants to fight a mysterious plague. The game features a charming story and many customization options for an immersive experience.
Despite the simple game mechanics that focus on exploring and caring for plants, Starship Home manages to draw you into its world. The comic-like art style and quirky aliens contribute to a fun and magical experience that pushes the boundaries of today's mixed reality technology.
- Click here for a hands-on with Starship Home
- Here you can buy Starship Home in the Horizon Store
Drop Dead: The Cabin Home Invasion — Zombies in your living room
Home Invasion is the Mixed Reality mode of Drop Dead: The Cabin and brings the zombie apocalypse right into your home. The game allows you to play without the Meta Quest limitation system and offers an immersive experience in the fight against the undead.
The ability to carefully scan the room and strategically place in-game objects enhances the feeling of actually fighting zombies in your own home. Multiple difficulty levels and new enemies such as the giant leech provide a challenging experience.
- Click here for a hands-on with Home Invasion
- Here you can buy Drop Dead: The Cabin in the Horizon Store
For sports enthusiasts: Les Mills XR Bodycombat in mixed reality mode
Les Mills XR Bodycombat is one of the best VR fitness games for Meta Quest. With the mixed reality mode, the training environment is built up like a big screen in front of you, and the objects to hit fly across the room towards you. This means that you can keep an eye on your physical surroundings while training and don't run the risk of accidentally hitting the wall, even in small rooms.
In addition, unlike other major XR fitness apps such as FitXR, Les Mills XR Bodycombat does not rely on a subscription model. Instead, the developers provide regular content DLCs with new game elements, such as the Power Strike DLC or the Bodycombat 100 DLC.
- Click here for a hands-on with Les Mills XR Bodycombat
- Here you can buy Les Mills XR Bodycombat in the Horizon Store
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