To make your VR experience more immersive, you need to choose the best puzzle games for Oculus Quest 2. We’ve reviewed the best titles for each of these platforms and included an overview of what you can expect from each. These games all deliver a high level of immersion and are worth trying. Here are our top picks:
Keep Talking and No One Explodes
This procedurally generated puzzle game puts your communication skills to the test. You play as a bomb specialist who must communicate with his assistant to defuse a bomb. There are dozens of different bomb modules that you must defuse and the difficulty level keeps rising as you progress. You can get frustrated and lose your cool, so it is a good idea to read the manual before diving into the game.
This VR game is a party-based local multiplayer experience in which you take the role of a Defuser trapped in a room with a time bomb. Other players are Experts who guide you through a defusal mission. You can play the game with a group of friends or play against computer opponents remotely.
A Fisherman’s Tale
A Fisherman’s Tale is a wonderful VR experience combining storytelling, adventure, and puzzle gameplay. The player assumes the role of a wood-made fisherman marionette named Bob and is on a quest to turn on a lighthouse. Along the way, he’ll meet a variety of eccentric characters and must solve puzzles. If he wants to make it to the top of the lighthouse, he must complete puzzles and overcome obstacles to do so.
Luckily, A Fisherman’s Tale isn’t too long. The game offers between 45 and 50 minutes of gameplay, making it ideal for those with an hour to spare. Players will appreciate the charming visual style and simple sound effects. Even the voiceover is chirpy, and the instructions are clear and fit the game’s style. Even the hint system is effective and adds to the game’s charm.
The Climb 2
One of the best-selling VR titles on the market is the first sequel to The Climb, which is currently available on the Oculus Quest. This puzzle game is set in a sci-fi futuristic city, and you have to help an AI companion navigate through strange landscapes and collect hidden artifacts to advance the story. It’s available for download right now for Oculus, and the sequel is expected to arrive soon for PC users.
Cubism
When it comes to puzzle games, Cubism for Oculus Quest is one of the most promising. Its simple premise is a twist on traditional wooden block puzzles. In Cubism, players manipulate wooden blocks to fit them into a perfect cube. While the concept may seem simple, it’s much more challenging than the original. Plus, you’ll be playing in a real-world environment.
The game is free for Oculus Quest 2, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR. It includes the original campaign as well as an expansion pack with 30 new puzzles. The free Volume 2 update is available for all three headsets. The game also offers a free volume update, so you can play as many times as you’d like. This update is well worth it, since it adds new puzzles to the original game.
The update also adds multiple save profiles and initial support for custom puzzles. Developers say that this lays the foundation for a future in-game puzzle editor and puzzle sharing. So, if you own an Oculus Quest, this update is an absolute must-buy.
Red Matter
Red Matter is one of the most beautiful games to hit the Oculus Quest platform, and the new update has only pushed the graphics further. Set in an alternate-timeline Cold War in space, Red Matter offers a brooding experience.
In the game, you control a character who glides around in a space suit while grappling with a surprisingly intricate world. The atmosphere of the game often has Half-Life vibes. This is a must play game with your friends for Oculus Quest 2.
