Big scary

Big scary is a free action and adventure horror game from Axelmatic, which both develops and publishes it. The studio describes it as an indie horror experience and names Gorilla Tag as an influence on its gameplay. It came out on the Meta Horizon Store on June 26, 2023.

How it plays

The game is set in a large underground world. You make your way through it while avoiding many kinds of monsters and taking on challenges that test your dexterity. The store listing tags it as a platformer and an action game, and the developer says the challenges are meant for players of every skill level, from beginners to experienced players.

The store description is short. It does not go into controls, story, progression or how long a session lasts, so the listing only gives a broad picture: explore the caves, avoid what lives in them, and get through the tricky sections.

Multiplayer

Big scary is listed with multiplayer and co-op modes, so you can explore the underground world with other players. No single-player mode is listed, and the description does not say how many people can join a session.

Comfort

Big scary supports standing and room-scale play, with no seated mode listed, and uses controllers. Hand tracking is not listed. If you are not sure how you handle fast movement in VR, look at our guide to comfort settings before your first session.

Platforms and what to know before buying

• Price: free on the Meta Horizon Store.
• Headsets: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2.
• Internet: a connection is required.
• Ads: no in-app ads.
• Early access: no, it is a full release.
• Language: English.
• Age rating: 12+.