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Hidden Gems on the Meta Quest Store

Quest Hidden Gems - Dragon Fist VR Kung Fu

Which of these games are you missing out on?

The Meta game store has grown a lot since its inception just a few short years ago. Now there is a huge variety of games available, fitting pretty much every genre. That also means that some of the best games have flown under the radar and not gotten the attention they deserve. 

What games are hidden gems on the Meta Store?


Quest Hidden Gems - CarX Rally VR

CarX Rally VR

CarX Rally VR is a game that deserves a lot more attention than it is getting. In fact whilst making this list I made sure this one is at the top and I have also decided to do a full review on it in the near future as I want to help get this the audience it deserves. 

Flying completely under the radar, CarX Rally is an incredibly competent rally racing simulator. Each of the many cars on offer handle totally different from one another, and you can almost feel every minute detail of those differences as you zip along the numerous tracks. 

I can not understate how satisfying the driving feels in CarX Rally VR, I would rank it amongst the best driving physics available on the Quest headsets. 

CarX Rally VR is cheap, and it has tons of replayability. Give it a go.  


Quest Hidden Gems - Angry Birds VR Isle of Pigs

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs

I don’t understand why Angry Birds VR doesn’t get more attention, it certainly deserves it. Most of us have played angry birds on our phones, but if you haven’t the gist is that you catapult birds at flimsy structures in an attempt to wipe out all the pigs. 

It translates to VR surprisingly well and subsequently becomes one of the most chilled VR games that exists. I have spent hours and hours using the passthrough mode with a tv show on in the background and getting through the levels. 

The destruction is very satisfying, especially in VR as you can watch it from any angle. The game is intelligent with how it lets you manipulate the levels, with the ability to rotate and zoom in and out so you get the perfect view.

I wouldn’t recommend Angry Birds VR at full price, but if you see it cheap on sale then absolutely pick it up. 


Quest Hidden Gems - Carve Snowboarding

Carve Snowboarding

There should be more snowboarding games on the Quest, I don’t know why there isn’t, VR is a great medium for simulating this sport. Thankfully there is Carve Snowboarding though, and it is one of the best VR snowboarding games in existence. 

Carve Snowboarding does a great job of placing you on the mountain and capturing the sense of speed you feel when you are racing down it. It looks really nice as well (for a standalone game). 

The controls do take a little bit of time to get used to at first, but it doesn’t take too long before it all starts to click, and when it does it feels really satisfying. 

In terms of gameplay you can either go for time attack or freestyle trick sessions. I preferred the time attack mode, and admittedly got slightly addicted to shaving seconds off my score for a few nights there.


Quest Hidden Gems - Dragon Fist VR Kung Fu

Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu

Most of us know Thrill of the Fight, the exhausting boxing sim that is great for getting fit (and destroying your arms for the next day). However there is a lesser known similar title that is a lot more fun, that title is Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu

As the name suggests, Dragon Fist focuses on Kung fu instead of boxing and it makes it a totally different experience. This results in insanely fun fights against other Kung fu masters, where you dodge, weave and parry through their attacks. 

The gameplay works really well, and it does a very convincing job of making it actually feel like you are actually doing Kung fu. The enemies are no slouches either, you need to use your head, mind your position and know when to attack and when to defend to beat them. 

It even has a mixed reality mode, so you can battle Kung fu masters in your actual living room. Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu really does deserve your time. 


Quest Hidden Gems - Interkosmos 2000

Interkosmos 2000

If you like space, and you like games that make you think, Interkosmos 2000 fits the bill perfectly. 

You play as a Russian cosmonaut, in a very realistic Soviet era space vehicle. You need to carry out the missions you receive from Roscosmos (Russian NASA), which usually involve docking or moving between locations. At the same time you need to make sure your ship stays functional, and it likes to fail a lot. 

The ship systems are easy enough to learn, but you have to juggle multiple plates at once, it really does a good job in ratcheting up the tension. 

The space physics are fantastic too, with the game taking a very realistic approach when it comes to how Space Crafts actually move through the void (it’s totally different from piloting a plane). The ship gives you everything you need to master controlling the ship, but like the systems they need to be learned. 

It looks quite nice too, opting for a clever blend of cel shaded and realistic. The graphics aren’t the most detailed, but with smart artistic choices the dev pulled it off. 

If you want a really good space based game check out Interkosmos 2000. 


Quest Hidden Gems - Crashland

Crashland

Of all the games on this list, Crashland might be the best one, in my opinion at least. 

This is a punishing FPS Sci Fi shooter and the concept is simple. You have crash landed your spaceship on a hostile alien planet, rescue is arriving in five minutes, you just need to survive that five minutes. Sounds easy right?

Well Crashland is anything but easy, the first mission alone took me an hour to clear, and it only gets harder. The aliens come from every angle, you see them on your Aliens style heartbeat monitor, it really does get intense when you see packs of them closing in. 

The shooting is simple but satisfying. Each bullet packs a punch, and you have a variety of firing modes if you can collect the energy balls that spawn on the claustrophobic maps. However for most of this game, you don’t have time to do much else but try and stay alive. 

Crashland may not be the most beautiful game, but it is one of those where you forget about the graphics as soon as you start. It does do a good job of making each planet feel distinct, and bleak. 

This game offers a lot of replayability, and is perfect for five-10 minute gaming bursts. 


Quest Hidden Gems - Metacity Patrol

Metacity Patrol

Metacity: Patrol isn’t even properly out yet, it is in early access. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth checking out, especially at its current low price. 

Megacity: Patrol will put you in the shoes of a police officer in a futuristic Blade Runner like city where it’s always night and always raining. 

It is ridiculously relaxing just to fly your aircar around the massive cityscape listening to the radio and watching the rain. They did a good job nailing the atmosphere, for the car sections at least. The map is huge too, with quite a lot of spots where you can land and explore some of the city on foot. 

It does suffer a little when you go to one of the ground level sections, with some of the environments or missions being repetitive. But there is character in the city too, the devs ever added little things like a cinema where you can watch Metropolis (the old film).

Metacity Patrol should even improve with time as it is not even finished yet. But this little known game is a good choice if you want something relaxing you can grind away at.  If you want to learn more about it check out our Metacity: Patrol Early Access Preview


Quest Hidden Gems - Blaston

Blaston

This one may not be so hidden, as it is multiplayer and usually very easy to find a game quickly. 

The set up for Blaston is genius to be honest, and rather unique. You and another both stand on small platforms about 2-3 meters apart from one another and you need to kill them before they kill you. The catch is the the bullets on these guns move slow enough that you can dodge them, but fast enough that you can overwhelm your opponent. 

You get a selection of different guns that will constantly spawn around you, they all act differently and have their own strengths and weaknesses. But quite often you don’t have the luxury of the time to think about what weapon you want, it devolves into an intense battle where you need to balance attack and defense. 

The best part about this one is that Blaston is totally free! So there is no excuse not to check it out. 


Quest Hidden Gems - Tea for God

Tea for God

Tea For God is a game that more people should know about. It lets you walk through an endless maze of impossible spaces, all within your own room. The game’s procedural generation creates an environment that loops back on itself, making it feel like you’re exploring an infinite space without ever leaving your play area.

The movement system is what makes Tea For God truly unique. It feels freeing to physically walk over to something you see in VR with your actual legs. You’re not just playing a game; you’re in the game.

The gameplay is a mix of action and exploration. You’re a futuristic soldier on a mission to take down the god-emperor by delivering explosive tea. The combat can be overwhelming due to the procedurally generated levels, but it’s still fun to blast through waves of robots.

Visually, the game is minimalist, fitting its bleak, dystopian setting. While not the prettiest VR game, it nails the atmosphere. The sound design is basic, but the voice acting and environmental sounds help immerse you in the world.


So there you have it, plenty of hidden gems on the Meta Store that you should give a chance. If you think I missed any, feel free to message me on Reddit or Twitter.

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