Best free VR games on Meta Quest

You do not have to spend anything to fill a Meta Quest with games. These eleven free games on the Meta Horizon Store cover social sandboxes, sports, horror, rhythm, a first-time demo and two short stories. This is a curated list built from store data and the developers' own descriptions as listed on 2026-10-30, not from hands-on testing. Free here means a store price of zero: many of these games sell cosmetics, gear or subscriptions inside, and we note it where the listing says so.

How we picked

We took every title in the store's Games category with a price of zero and ranked them by store rating weighted by the number of ratings. We then balanced the top of that list for variety, so it is not eleven versions of the same online lobby game. Most early-access games were left out, but we made an exception for UG and Animal Company, which have far more ratings than anything else in the data while scoring 4.8 or higher. Both are clearly marked. We excluded a free casino game because it is built around simulated gambling, and an early-access crime sandbox built around robbing stores and holding up characters at gunpoint.

Before you start

• Most of the online games below need an internet connection and put you in lobbies with strangers. If a child or teen uses your headset, set up Family Center supervision first.
• Several of these games move you with arm-swinging or fast locomotion. Check each comfort rating, and see our tips to reduce motion sickness.
• Clear a safe play space. Some picks are listed for room-scale play only.
• If you are completely new to VR, our best VR games for beginners guide is a gentler place to start.

1. Yeeps

Yeeps is a multiplayer sandbox with more than eight official modes, including Hide & Seek, Prop Hunt, PvP arenas and team battles. Building is part of play: you can build tactically during games or make whole worlds in Creative Mode, and wire blocks together to make contraptions or invent your own modes. Gadgets include grappling hooks, sticky bombs and guided missiles.

It made the list as one of the best-rated free games in the data that is not in early access, with about 87,600 ratings. It suits groups of friends and players who like to build as much as play. The store rates it Comfortable for some.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for some. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro. Store rating: 4.8/5 from about 88,000 users on the Meta Horizon Store. Internet: required.

2. Gym Class

Gym Class lets you play basketball, boxing, football, soccer, baseball and paintball with realistic physics in large multiplayer worlds. The listing mentions NBA-licensed courts and jerseys and MLB-licensed ballparks, plus practice against AI and weekly updates.

It is the strongest sports pick in the free data by rating and number of ratings, and it is rated Comfortable for most. It suits sports fans and anyone who wants to shoot hoops with friends.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for most. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro, plus the original Meta Quest. Store rating: 4.8/5 from about 55,000 users on the Meta Horizon Store. Internet: required.

3. VRFS - Football (Soccer) Simulator

VRFS is a community-driven soccer simulator with fully physics-based ball control and competitive multiplayer. You can move with the thumbsticks or other locomotion, play seated or standing, and join casual free play or competitive matches. The developer says there is no pay-to-win and that optional gear only supports development.

It is here for its high rating and its focus on skill. It suits soccer players who want to practise tricks and passes. Note that the store rates it Comfortable for few, so it is not ideal for new VR players.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for few. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro, plus the original Meta Quest. Store rating: 4.8/5 from about 49,000 users on the Meta Horizon Store. Internet: required.

4. Big scary

Big scary is an indie horror game set in a sprawling underground world full of monsters and dexterity challenges. Its listing says it was inspired by games like Gorilla Tag.

It has one of the highest ratings and largest rating counts of any free game in the data. It suits players who liked Gorilla Tag's style of movement and want something scarier. The store has not given it a comfort rating, so treat it with care if you are sensitive to motion.

Price: Free. Comfort: Not rated by the store. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro. Store rating: 4.9/5 from about 163,000 users on the Meta Horizon Store. Internet: required.

5. UG (early access)

UG is a caveman game where you raise a baby dinosaur, name it, feed it until it is big enough to ride, then go on adventures. You can collect more dinosaurs, trade them with friends and get new outfits. The listing says updates arrive on Thursdays.

UG is in early access, which we normally skip. It is here because it has the most ratings of any title in the data, at about 402,000, with an average of 4.9. It suits friends who want a light, silly adventure together, and it is rated Comfortable for most. Expect changes and bugs while it is in development.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for most. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro. Store rating: 4.9/5 from about 402,000 users on the Meta Horizon Store. Internet: required. Early access: yes.

6. Animal Company (early access)

Animal Company is a free multiplayer social survival game. You team up to explore haunted forests, research labs, mines and lava caves, fight monsters, and unlock gadgets, toys and loot. You can craft and trade weapons, vehicles, drones and robots, level up through a Tech Tree, and design your own animal. You can play on random public servers or private servers.

Like UG, it is in early access but made the list on sheer popularity: about 221,000 ratings at 4.8. It suits groups who want co-op chaos with lots to unlock. It is rated Comfortable for some.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for some. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro. Store rating: 4.8/5 from about 221,000 users on the Meta Horizon Store. Internet: required. Early access: yes.

7. Oculus First Contact

Oculus First Contact is an official Oculus experience built to show the feeling of presence in VR. A robot guide hands you a box of toys to touch, tap, bounce, hold and throw, with an 80s theme.

It is the best first thing to run on a new headset in this list: rated Comfortable for most, and it does not need an internet connection. It suits first-time VR users and anyone showing VR to a friend.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for most. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro, plus the original Meta Quest. Store rating: 4.6/5 from about 1,500 users on the Meta Horizon Store.

8. Beat Bat

Beat Bat is a rhythm game that its developer calls "forever free to play". You hit incoming notes with two sticks, matching colours and slash directions, and dodge bombs and walls. Its community content comes from the BeatSaver (beatsaver.com) API.

It is here as the free rhythm pick, although it is newer and has far fewer ratings than the games above. It suits players who want a music game without paying. The store rates it Comfortable for few, it is listed for room-scale only, and the developer says it is not intended for children under 13.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for few. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro. Store rating: 4.2/5 from 91 users on the Meta Horizon Store. Internet: required.

9. Tribe XR | DJ Academy

Tribe XR teaches you to DJ on official AlphaTheta equipment, with lessons from the Pete Tong DJ Academy and pointblank Music School. A subscription with a free 7-day trial unlocks your own music, track services, live workshops and Twitch streaming. Without it, a free limited version keeps the starter decks, lets you mix up to 5 tracks per session, join multiplayer sessions and take the 5-day DJ challenge.

It is the most unusual free pick and a good one for music fans. It is rated Comfortable for most and supports seated play, but the full feature set is behind the subscription.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for most. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro, plus the original Meta Quest. Store rating: 4.2/5 from about 1,700 users on the Meta Horizon Store.

10. Notes on Blindness

Notes on Blindness is an award-winning interactive documentary. In 1983 John Hull became totally blind and recorded his experiences on audio cassettes; those diary recordings drive this cognitive and emotional journey into a world beyond sight, told with spatial sound and simple interactions.

It is the strongest narrative pick in the free data. It suits players who want a short, thoughtful experience instead of a game. It is rated Comfortable for most and works offline.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for most. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro, plus the original Meta Quest. Store rating: 4.3/5 from 572 users on the Meta Horizon Store.

11. We Live Here

We Live Here tells the story of Rockey, who lives in a tent in a park, on the day police and sanitation workers clear it. You explore her belongings, such as a journal, a box of photos and a music box, to unlock animated stories from her past.

It has a small number of ratings but a high average, and it adds a different kind of story to the list. It suits players interested in VR documentary. It is listed for room-scale play only.

Price: Free. Comfort: Comfortable for most. Headsets: Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro, plus the original Meta Quest. Store rating: 4.5/5 from 113 users on the Meta Horizon Store.

Free multiplayer, single-player or something different?

For playing with friends, start with Yeeps, Gym Class or VRFS, or the early-access hits UG and Animal Company. On your own, try Big scary for scares or Beat Bat for music. For a calm first session, run Oculus First Contact, then try Notes on Blindness or We Live Here. If you later buy a paid game and change your mind, see how to request a refund on the Meta Horizon Store.